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September 10, 2023

Managing digital safety weighs on parents

A new study has found there is a considerable digital burden on parents as they try to mitigate the risks associated with their children...

September 9, 2023

Shake your groove thing with Priscilla

Get ready to shake your groove thing as Australia's most successful homegrown musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert rocks in to Geelong for the...

September 8, 2023

New skate park rolled out in Waurn Ponds

SKATERS are back on decks at a bigger and better skate park in Waurn Ponds, which is now officially open. The design of the nearly...

September 8, 2023

Nelson Financial’s top brokering recognised

Local family business Nelson Financial's expertise and service to its clients has been recognised at this year's prestigious Australian Financial Group (AFG) Broker Awards. The...

September 7, 2023

Evans shares economic predictions

THE housing market has been the real surprise of the past 12 months, Westpac chief economist Bill Evans said during an event in Geelong. Mr...

September 7, 2023

Event inspires Koorie students

ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander students from across the Geelong region had a glimpse of their future careers at this year's Koorie Student Aspirations...

September 7, 2023

Crafty and classic quilts to go on show

THE Geelong Patchwork and Quilters Guild Inc. has announced the return of its annual Members Quilt Exhibition. More than 100 quilts will be on display.at...

September 3, 2023

City’s technology projects praised

THE City of Greater Geelong has been recognised for its use of innovative technology to enhance and uplift its Smart City projects by the...

September 3, 2023

Cleaning your chimney flue could prevent disaster

VICTORIA'S fire services are recommending homeowners across the state prioritise cleaning their chimneys to help prevent a fire occurring. A recent chimney fire in a...

September 3, 2023

Mount Duneed Village eyes 2024 opening

PROGRESS is on track at Mount Duneed Village, with the complex on the western side of Armstrong Creek expected to open from the middle...

August 31, 2023

Geelong pressured about Games, mayor says

THE Andrews Labor Government gave the City of Greater Geelong little opportunity and very short timelines to provide input about the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth...

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

Tickets go on sale for Art of the Minds events

TICKETS are now on sale to two of the biggest events of this year's Art of the Minds Festival in October. The first of these...

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 25, 2023

Split Point Lighthouse shines during international celebration

The third weekend in August celebrates lighthouses around the world each year, and Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet was one of hundreds that...

August 24, 2023

Community gathers to remember Vietnam War

A LARGE crowd gathered at Torquay RSL last week to pay their respects as Australia marked 50 years since the end of its involvement...

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 23, 2023

Beware of electrical fire risk at home

VICTORIA'S fire services are calling on households to check the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances, following a recent clothes dryer...

August 23, 2023

Elite courses confirmed for Cadel’s race

THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) elite races in 2024 will retain the course changes from this year, inviting teams to attack...

August 21, 2023

Water released towards Barwon River

WATER has been released from Lake Colac in a controlled fashion along nearby waterways and towards the Barwon River as part of a pre-existing...

August 21, 2023

Showcasing Otways research projects

THE latest edition of an annual forum will again bring together experts, researchers and the community from across the Otways to share the latest...

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...