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November 25, 2022

Hats for greater Geelong and coast restaurants

CONNEWARRE eatery Moonah has taken out the best regional restaurant in the prestigious 2023 Good Food Guide Awards, one of seven greater Geelong and...

November 24, 2022

Volunteers answering bell call

TWO of St Paul's longstanding bell ringers are confident they will find the next generation of people who will keep the centuries' old tradition...

November 21, 2022

COVID case numbers spike in fourth wave

BARWON Health reported close to a 50 per cent week on week increase in COVID-19 case numbers over a period of seven days last...

November 20, 2022

Rain delays start of fire season

THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) predicts it could be as late as December before it declares a Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the region...

November 18, 2022

Buruli ulcer spread prompts Chief Health Officer alert

VICTORIA's Deputy Chief Health Officer has issued an alert for the growing spread of the flesh eating Buruli ulcer throughout the region, as case...

November 17, 2022

Barwon Health adds zero-emission cars to fleet

BARWON Health staff will soon have access to a dozen zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the organisation's fleet to drive around the region. The state government...

November 17, 2022

New look for Beckley Park Market

THE new managers of Beckley Park Markets have announced a "makeover" for the 40-year-old Geelong institution, with a December relaunch designed to inject new...

November 15, 2022

Community rallies for critical support service

THE greater Geelong community is rallying behind fundraising efforts for the city's only nighttime food and relief service The Outpost Inc, with people as...

November 12, 2022

G21’s best writers share talent

The region's best writing talents will share insights into their chosen craft at the inaugural Local Word – Regional Showcase event in November, staged...

November 8, 2022

Treaty negotiations to start in 2023

GEELONG MP Christine Couzens was among those who witnessed the historic signing of an agreement between Victoria and First Peoples that paves the way...

November 7, 2022

Councils focus on flood repairs

THE Surf Coast and Geelong councils have temporarily suspended their Road Management Plan's (RMP) to prioritise repairs to flood-damaged roads, paths and bridges. Each municipality...

November 7, 2022

Water storage at 20 year high

BARWON Water's storage levels are at the highest level in 20 years and a majority of the region's reservoirs and basins are at capacity...

November 6, 2022

Barwon Health workers raise funds for Stroke Foundation

Barwon Health speech pathologist Cara Hill is teaming up with colleagues to raise at least $1,000 for the Stroke Foundation this month as part...

November 6, 2022

G21 runs ruler over federal budget

G21 SAYS the Albanese Government's first federal budget honoured its election promises for the region, but is concerned infrastructure projects will likely be delayed. The...

October 27, 2022

Higher rates policy for short stay properties heads for state government

PROPERTY owners who list their homes on short stay accommodation sites could face higher rates under a proposal that will be presented to the...

October 27, 2022

CoGG Youth Council nominations open

THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking the next generation of members for its 2023 Youth Council. Nominations are open for the council made up...

October 26, 2022

Community conversation on January 26 broadens

CITY of Greater Geelong councillors are asking the community to understand, respect and acknowledge the experiences and goals of First Nations Peoples as the...

October 22, 2022

St. Paul’s Jam for Refugees

THE Combined Refugee Action group of Geelong (CRAG) is hosting a ten-hour concert at St Paul's Church later this month to raise money and...

October 18, 2022

Women’s photography group relaunched

NORTH Geelong's Focal Point Gallery has resurrected its Women in Photography group, two years after it was forced to close due to the pandemic. The...

October 16, 2022

Renters among hardest hit by cost of living

HOUSING groups warn renters could have greater financial challenges ahead as the Reserve Bank lifted borrowing rates to 2.60 per cent, the highest level...

October 16, 2022

Regional council wants commercial rates for Airbnb homes

The region's councils are yet to decide if they will back a scheme that would impose higher rates on property owners that list their...

October 16, 2022

GIVIT partners with Wathaurong Co-operative

INNOVATIVE online donation platform GIVIT has delivered five boxes of new clothing to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative as part of new partnership with the...

October 15, 2022

MoVida to launch in Geelong

Publicans of the old Eureka Hotel in Geelong are preparing for a new tenant with the announcement that Corio-raised chef Frank Camorra will bring...

October 14, 2022

City’s mayor paddles out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Peter Murrihy joined the crew of Ruby the dragon boat on the Barwon River for the first day of...