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January 25, 2023

G21 prepare for Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

THE head of greater Geelong's peak regional lobby is confident the alliance is ready for the coming debate and referendum on an Indigenous Voice...

January 19, 2023

Construction on second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry under way

CONSTRUCTION on the second new Spirit of Tasmania replacement vessel is under way, commemorated with a steel cutting event at the ship's Finnish boatbuilder...

January 16, 2023

City ups its food waste composting capacity

MORE of Geelong's food waste will be converted into high-quality organic fertiliser through the City of Greater Geelong's purchase of two specialised composting units. The...

January 13, 2023

SRW urged to increase monitoring on unlicensed dams

A MOORABOOL River advocacy group estimates up to a third of recent private dams constructed in the river's catchment have not gone through a...

January 11, 2023

Planning protection for Rivers of the Barwon and West

THE Barwon and Moorabool Rivers and their tributaries are covered by new state planning schemes and policies under legislation that was approved late last...

January 10, 2023

Wadawurrung artwork adorns Spirit of Tasmania port

A MURAL featuring the migration journey undertaken by Orange-bellied parrots across Bass Strait welcomes Spirit of Tasmania passengers making the same trip at the...

January 10, 2023

Aquatic Centre founder celebrated for his service to the community

GEELONG Aquatic Centre owner Geoff Gill has been commemorated as a "stalwart" of the city's swimming community after the 80-year-old died on Christmas Day. Geelong...

January 9, 2023

Corio Devils pitch in for Lazarus

THE Corio Community Sports Club has rallied its members to help vulnerable people in Geelong by collecting 21 sleeping bags for donation to the...

January 6, 2023

Geelong homeless charity seeks to double capacity

A PLANNED expansion of the Lazarus Community Centre in Geelong is about to take an important step forward as the charity prepares to lodge...

December 29, 2022

Corio Devils wear First Nations respect

THE Corio Devils have unveiled their latest Indigenous playing kit for their football and netball teams for 2023, designed by recently returned footballer Billy-Jay...

December 25, 2022

Meteor showers light the night

SURF Coast photographer Craig Crosthwaite spent several nights capturing images of the Geminids meteor shower that was visible over several nights last week. The American...

December 22, 2022

Scaling up in New York City

GEELONG'S David Collard received high praise from Australia's two main political parties when they joined him for the opening of his new US headquarters...

December 14, 2022

Geelong champions community members defying limits of disability

THREE Geelong residents were recognised as community leaders for their tenacity in defying physical or mental afflictions, when they were announced as winners at...

December 13, 2022

National vaping crackdown due in new year

FEDERAL Health Minister Mark Butler is working with state counterparts to implement new measures to curb an increase in vaping. Speaking last week on the...

December 12, 2022

First cruise ship in close to three years arrives in Geelong

GEELONG is on track for a record summer season of cruise ships with a visit from the Star Breeze marking the first arrival of...

December 11, 2022

Blessing of the Bikes books Geelong for 2023

GEELONG will host Australia's single largest motorbike riding event with the Blessing of the Bikes locked in for October 29, 2023. Organisers say they are...

December 10, 2022

Lower prices to flow for Barwon Water customers

THERE’S good news for Barwon Water customers with the utility forecasting a price decrease for a majority of users over the next five years. Volume,...

December 6, 2022

All About Art and community

A DIVERSE showcase of Surf Coast artists will be exhibited in Jan Juc next weekend (December 9-11) in an event designed to help artists...

December 5, 2022

City stands up to violence against women

THE City of Greater Geelong is supporting an international commitment to end gender-based violence against women through 16 Days of Activism. The city has released...

December 3, 2022

Chief Health Officers warns of increased mosquito numbers

VICTORIA'S Deputy Chief Health Officer has warned heavy rainfall and flooding has increased mosquito breeding and that already high numbers are expected to increase. Associate...

December 1, 2022

Community vision sought for Geelong’s games village

HAVING announced the Waurn Ponds location for the 2026 Commonwealth Games village site, the state government is now seeking input from the community on...

November 30, 2022

Veterans’ and Families’ Hub location process under way

THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has started the process of determining where it will build a $5 million Veterans' and Families' Hub in...

November 27, 2022

All for karma

RESIDENTS affected by floods in Victoria's north have been gifted hundreds of pairs of gumboots thanks to The Happy Shoe and Scrubs Shop in...