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June 3, 2026
World Cup screening set for Geelong
Geelong football fans will be able to share in the excitement of the Socceroos’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with a free live site...
June 1, 2026
Ablett elevated to Cats Legend
Geelong Cats champion Gary Ablett Jr will be elevated to Legend status at the club’s Hall of Fame event next month, cementing his...
May 28, 2026
Cooney declares Cats flag favourites
Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney has declared Geelong the AFL’s premiership favourite, saying the Cats’ latest statement win over Sydney showed they are...
May 27, 2026
Search begins for next Parliament House artist-in-residence
VISUAL artists are being offered a rare chance to go behind the closed doors of federal politics under a residency program at...
May 26, 2026
Borrowers brace for property market shake-up
Federal budget tax changes are already being felt in the housing market, with the federal government saying softer auction results show first-home...
May 24, 2026
Donors needed to prevent critical hospital shortages
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent nationwide appeal for 13,000 A and O blood donors to come forward over the next seven...
May 22, 2026
An evening inside Lior’s playbook
ACCLAIMED Australian singer-songwriter Lior will bring a stripped-back performance to audiences in a one-off intimate concert backed by a string quartet. The performance will feature...
May 20, 2026
Funding for Geelong’s smallest residents
LOCAL community groups and non-profits are being invited to apply for a share of a $20,000 funding pool to celebrate the region's youngest residents...
May 19, 2026
New partnership brings ‘heavy hitters’ to Geelong to drive $12m business growth
GEELONG is spearheading a new statewide push for regional investment, with a local business hub already attracting a $12 million pipeline of potential growth. The...
May 17, 2026
The secret to beating Long Covid could be in your gut
RESEARCHERS in Geelong have launched a clinical trial to investigate whether the gut microbiome could be a safe and effective target for treating the...
May 17, 2026
State to fund free meningococcal B jabs
YEAR 10 students will receive free meningococcal B vaccinations from 2027, removing a $250 out-of-pocket cost currently borne by families. The $9 million state-funded program,...
May 13, 2026
Navigating the red tape: free support for local startups
ENTERPRENEURS are being encouraged to make use of a central support hub designed to help navigate the regulatory hurdles of opening a new venture. The...
May 12, 2026
Winter warning: is your asthma plan ready for Super-K?
A fast-moving influenza strain dubbed "Super-K" has prompted an urgent warning for millions of residents living with asthma. With winter approaching, the National Asthma Council...
May 11, 2026
Southern right whales back along Victorian coast
ENDANGERED southern right whales have begun their annual return to the Victorian coast, signalling the start of a critical six-month breeding season for the...
May 10, 2026
Artistic vision on display as exhibition marks 18 years
A NEARLY 2m-high sculpture of King Kong scaling Big Ben is among more than 130 artworks drawing crowds to the Rachinger Gallery. The playful piece,...
May 5, 2026
Call out to recognise Victoria’s top senior contributors
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, recognising older Victorians contributing to their communities in meaningful ways. The awards, now...
May 1, 2026
Massive bay search after crewman disappears
Water Police are continuing to search Port Phillip Bay after a crewman in his 30s was reported missing from a commercial ship.
April 30, 2026
Major coup for Geelong festival with US indie premiere
AN American indie drama exploring love, identity and survival will make its Australian debut in Geelong this weekend. The Geelong Pride Film Festival has secured...
April 29, 2026
Pedestrian detours in place as Newtown-Belmont river crossing closes for repairs
A POPULAR pedestrian bridge and river crossing connecting Newtown and Belmont will close for five months from May to allow for a major infrastructure...
April 29, 2026
The trees shaping Geelong – and putting it on the world map
ALMOST 200,000 trees line Geelong's streets, parks and public spaces, a vast urban canopy that continues to expand each year. From the dense plantings in...
April 27, 2026
A community push for children lacking life’s essentials
A LOCAL charity that provides essential items for babies and children is counting down to its biggest fundraiser of the year. Our Village, formerly known...
April 26, 2026
Doctors called on as mobile clinic targets Geelong’s homeless
A VOLUNTEER-RUN medical service for people experiencing homelessness is preparing to roll into Geelong, with a call out for local health professionals ahead of...
April 23, 2026
Grant to help Geelong girls lead change in schools
A Geelong program empowering teenage girls to speak up and lead change has received a $20,000 boost from a newly established statewide foundation. The Be...
April 22, 2026
How your local senior group can claim a slice of Geelong’s $24,000 grant pool
LOCAL community groups have until late May to apply for a slice of a $24,000 grant pool designed to keep Geelong's over 55s active...
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