Federal funds sought for Winchelsea pool upgrade
THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking $2.2 million in federal funding to go along with $3.3 million of its own money to support the...
Joint call for urgent reforms to land use planning
State governments must urgently overhaul their approach to land use planning to ensure no more homes are built without regard to risk on flood...
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE: Veterans Card officially launched
THE Victorian government is seeking to grow the uptake of its state-based Veterans Card, which it is describing as an Australian first. Minister for Veterans...
Isaac Smith reveals retirement date
FOUR-time AFL premiership player and 2022 Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith will retire at the conclusion of Geelong’s 2023 season. Smith, who has played a...
Detailed design endorsed for Surf Coast aquatic centre
THE Surf Coast Shire is drawing close towards calling for tenders to build the $46 million Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre. At their meeting...
Victorian Coalition seeks tax reform views
THE Victorian Coalition says there has been some community interest in their push for tax reform, with more than 100 submissions received within a...
Survey finds youth worried about loneliness
Youth mental health organisation ReachOut has released a new report that found more than half (57 per cent) of young people are concerned, stressed...
SUPPORTING THEIR SERVICE: Surf Coast, Geelong to share Veterans’ and Families’ Hub
GEELONG and the Surf Coast will share the Veterans' and Families' Hub for the region, with the federal government authorising RSL Victoria to develop...
Youth anti-drinking campaign aimed at parents
A NEW campaign aimed at reducing the provision of alcohol to those under 18 has the simple but powerful message "I need you to...
Bonza reveals Avalon-Gold Coast route
BONZA is boosting its presence at Avalon Airport, with the budget airline to now fly to and from the Gold Coast. This morning's (Tuesday, August...
Cheeseman appointed to new role
SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has kept his parliamentary secretary role but has been shifted to a new portfolio. As of yesterday (Monday, July 31),...
Report predicts billions in damage from sea level rise
A NEW study has predicted the impacts of sea level rise and storm surge in Victoria will cause a $442 billion economic loss by...
New toolkit will help predict Cardiovascular Disease
About eight million Australians will benefit from a new approach to stopping cardiovascular disease (CVD) before it strikes. Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler...
BUILDING THE FUTURE: ManuFutures 2 officially opens in Waurn Ponds
FUTURE manufacturing prospects for emerging Geelong businesses look twice as good with the opening of the ManuFutures 2 hub at Deakin University's Waurn Ponds...
Surfrider to hold another session about seismic testing
THE Surfrider Foundation is holding a second information session this Saturday, July 29 about possible large-scale seismic testing to be conducted off the Victorian...
G21 Annual Regional Forum on tomorrow
HUNDREDS of community, business and government leaders from across the Geelong region will gather in Torquay tomorrow (Friday, July 28) for the G21 Annual...
Shire adopts amendments to facility rules
THE Surf Coast Shire has changed its local laws to modify the rules about who can enter council facilities such as toilets, showes and...
Local sports groups disappointed at Games cancellation
LOCAL sports groups have expressed their disappointment now some of the world's best athletes will no longer be coming to Geelong following the Andrews...
Toast the winter with Commerce Torquay
COMMERCE Torquay is heading to Torquay Wine Store for its next winter after 5 event, to be held on this. The "Winter Warmer Business Connect"...
Baker’s hard work honoured with Victorian Training Awards nomination
HARD work and perseverance has seen Gordon TAFE graduate Nicholas Roberts recognised as among the best vocational students in the state. Mr Roberts is one...
Hells Gates to premiere in Geelong
Next month, the Geelong Arts Centre will present the world premiere of Hells Gates, the gripping new Australian story from the Green Room award-winning...
Frock stars: Here comes Priscilla
The budget Barbie camper is coming to town, with CentreStage announcing its September production will be Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. To be held at...
Foundation’s event a day to give generously
THE APCO Foundation will be urging the community to dig deep next week for its first Giving Day, which will support those in need...
Extra tickets released for Grand Opening Festival
WITH only a month left until the official opening of the redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre, the centre is celebrating this milestone by releasing limited...