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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...
April 20, 2026
Eight firearms seized in Geelong police crackdown
Victoria Police have seized eight firearms during a targeted operation across Geelong, as part of a renewed crackdown on illicit weapons in...
April 19, 2026
Geelong’s convention centre begins hunt for 100 hospitality and event staff
GEELONG'S new $450 million convention centre is looking for more than 100 people to staff the venue as it enters its final countdown to...
April 18, 2026
Geelong CBD crime blitz nets 350 arrests
An ongoing police operation targeting retail theft and anti social behaviour in Geelong’s CBD has resulted in more than 350 arrests over...
April 15, 2026
Tom Stewart on Blicavs’ 300th milestone
Geelong veteran Mark Blicavs is set to celebrate his 300th AFL game this Friday night, with teammate Tom Stewart leading the tributes ahead of...
April 8, 2026
Police allege rider hit 300km/h
A 27-year-old man has been charged after an extended police follow across Geelong’s northern suburbs and the Bellarine on Tuesday night, with officers alleging...
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