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August 30, 2023
Superstar DJs, here we go: Chemical Brothers to play in Geelong
THE time has come to galvanise. One of the most acclaimed and innovative electronica duos in the world, The Chemical Brothers will bring their...
August 29, 2023
Trials decide final spots in Bells Beach Longboard Classic
THE final spots in the World Surf League (WSL) Bells Beach Longboard Classic have been decided, following the trials event held at Djarrak/Bells Beach...
August 28, 2023
Geelong hearing examines NDIA
BY JAMES TAYLOR THE head of the organisation rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has admitted in Geelong that there is much to...
August 27, 2023
Exiting CEO claims city was “heading for insolvency”
OUTGOING City of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Kaarina Phyland has revealed her parting thoughts on the city's financial position, comparing it to "an...
August 25, 2023
Menegola to play his last game for Cats
GEELONG player Sam Menegola will play his final game for the Cats this Saturday, August 26. Earlier this afternoon (Friday, August 25), the Geelong Football...
August 24, 2023
New spaces shine at Geelong Arts Centre opening party
The redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre is up and running, with a huge crowd of VIPs exploring the new spaces on Friday last week ahead...
August 18, 2023
Mauboy wowed by redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre
THE curtain is about to go up on the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, and some of the talent who will be among the first...
August 17, 2023
Geelong live site to screen Women’s World Cup third place play-off
THE community is invited to come together and cheer on the Matildas this Saturday, August 18 at a free live FIFA Women's World Cup...
August 14, 2023
Music event to chug though Geelong
MUSIC fans are on track for a weekend-long treat with the announcement of Sound Tracks, a new live music and tourism experience on a...
August 10, 2023
Isaac Smith reveals retirement date
FOUR-time AFL premiership player and 2022 Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith will retire at the conclusion of Geelong’s 2023 season. Smith, who has played a...
August 1, 2023
Bonza reveals Avalon-Gold Coast route
BONZA is boosting its presence at Avalon Airport, with the budget airline to now fly to and from the Gold Coast. This morning's (Tuesday, August...
August 1, 2023
Cheeseman appointed to new role
SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has kept his parliamentary secretary role but has been shifted to a new portfolio. As of yesterday (Monday, July 31),...
July 27, 2023
Surfrider to hold another session about seismic testing
THE Surfrider Foundation is holding a second information session this Saturday, July 29 about possible large-scale seismic testing to be conducted off the Victorian...
July 27, 2023
G21 Annual Regional Forum on tomorrow
HUNDREDS of community, business and government leaders from across the Geelong region will gather in Torquay tomorrow (Friday, July 28) for the G21 Annual...
July 27, 2023
Local sports groups disappointed at Games cancellation
LOCAL sports groups have expressed their disappointment now some of the world's best athletes will no longer be coming to Geelong following the Andrews...
July 20, 2023
Roundtable brings youth issues to the fore
YOUNG people from the Geelong region flagged education and mental health as their key issues during a roundtable in Armstrong Creek earlier this month. Federal...
July 19, 2023
Extra tickets released for Grand Opening Festival
WITH only a month left until the official opening of the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, the centre is celebrating this milestone by releasing limited...
July 17, 2023
Full AFLW fixture released
THE AFLW fixture for this year has finally been locked in, with teams to compete over 10 rounds and four weeks of finals. Confirmed earlier...
July 10, 2023
Miers inks new deal with Cats
GEELONG Cats forward Gryan Miers has been rewarded for his excellent form this season, signing a three-year contract extension today (Monday, July 10). The 24-year-old,...
July 6, 2023
Villawood spells it out for NAIDOC Week
VILLAWOOD Properties and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) have teamed up to create a striking NAIDOC Week message in Mount Duneed. The latest arrangement...
July 5, 2023
Renegades to play home opener in Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will play their first home game of the 13th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) in Geelong. The full BBL13 fixture...
July 3, 2023
Duane keeps delivering, 40 years on
VICTORIANS waiting at their postbox over the past four decades may have spotted Duane Smith bringing them the mail. Mr Smith has racked up 40...
June 30, 2023
Cadel’s race rolls out 2024 dates
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has confirmed the dates for its next event, with the UCI-rated event to roll across the...
June 28, 2023
Sarah Hathway elected to City of Greater Geelong council
SARAH Hathway is the new councillor at the City of Greater Geelong after the Victorian Electoral Commission ran a countback earlier today (Wednesday, June...
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