Times News Group wins three state media awards
TIMES News Group, the publisher of this newspaper, has walked away with three wins from the combined Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA)/Country Press NSW...
Environmental activism awarded
ORGANISATIONS and individuals from across the Geelong region have been lauded for their work towards protecting the environment. This year's Community Environment Awards recipients have...
Townhomes selling fast at Warralily’s LOMA precinct
SPRING has brought renewed optimism to the Geelong property market, with Warralily recording strong sales in the LOMA precinct in Armstrong Creek. The boutique collection...
Family fun day to support nature, climate
THE Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Geelong is hosting a family fun day this weekend to raise awareness about the need for stronger nature and...
Travis Boak to wear father’s #5 at Torquay
TRAVIS Boak will fulfil a long-held personal ambition and play in his father's #5 jumper at Torquay next year. Today (Thursday, October 23), the Torquay...
Barwon Heads remain unbeaten as A1 Grade intensity rises
BARWON Heads remain the only undefeated side in the BPCA A1 Grade competition after easily holding off Barrabool at Ceres Recreation Reserve. After winning...
Tour de V Centre raises veteran homelessness awareness
THE inaugural Tour de V Centre has rolled to a stop, with the four-day cycling event across regional Victoria to raise awareness of...
Corangamite CMA chair, board members depart
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is undergoing a period of renewal, farewelling four long-term board members, including chair Cath Jenkins. Fiona Cummings, Ken Latta,...
Gladstone dredging warns Geelong to oppose LNG terminal
MEMBERS of the Geelong community opposed to LNG expansion gathered on Monday this week to hear about the impact of dredging at a Queensland...
Major safety changes coming to Eastern Beach
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced several changes at the Eastern Beach precinct, including at the children's pool, diving boards, and lifeguard hours...
New Spirit ferry moved to Geelong amid infrastructure delays
ONE of the Spirit of Tasmania's newest ferries has been moved to Geelong for storage as infrastructure issues prevent it from being brought into...
Golf day in Torquay offers hole-in-one car prize
GOLFERS of all abilities are invited to join an event in Torquay next week that will reward a perfect tee shot with a new...
genU appoints new CEO
GEELONG-based services provider genU has appointed Dr Chelsea Tobin as its new chief executive officer. Dr Tobin, who will replace outgoing CEO Clare Amies, has...
First four events at Nyaal Banyul announced
THE Victorian government has revealed the first four events that will take place at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre when it...
Thousands descend on Geelong for ROAM’s debut
THOUSANDS of people descended on central Geelong on Saturday afternoon and into the night to roam around and take in a broad palette of...
Full RDA Barwon South West committee appointed
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) has firmed up its committees and new deputy chairs for their next terms in Victoria, including for the Geelong region...
Gawk Outdoor splits from oOh! Media
GAWK Outdoor and oOh! Media are consciously uncoupling, with the two advertising businesses deciding to go their separate ways after eight years together. For...
Bellarine Estate to launch 100 Acres blues festival
BELLARINE Estate will launch a new music festival devoted to the sounds of the blues next year. 100 Acres Festival is being touted as...
Geelong City Market confirms launch date
THE Geelong City Markets have locked in a start date and have also unveiled its first wave of stallholders, with more announcements to come. Yesterday,...
Grants helping First Nations athletes achieve
THE Victorian government is backing more First Nations athletes to take part in sport with a new round of grants delivered to support athletes. Geelong...
City’s cottage rebuild request knocked back
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking financial help to rebuild a historic bluestone cottage in Marshall, but the Victorian government will not fund...
Don’t drive tired these school holidays
THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging motorists to avoid driving tired these school holidays, as the number of lives lost on the state's...
Novotel Geelong breaks ground on new 11-storey hotel tower
CONSTRUCTION has officially started on a new 11-storey hotel tower at Novotel Geelong. The $75 million project for hotel owners ERDI Group will add...
If Cats win, no parade, but other celebrations to go ahead
A REPEAT of the celebratory AFL Grand Final parade of 2022 in Geelong will be off the cards for this year should the Cats...