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August 11, 2023

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...

August 11, 2023

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...

August 11, 2023

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...

August 10, 2023

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...

August 9, 2023

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...

August 6, 2023

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...

August 6, 2023

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...

August 4, 2023

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...

August 2, 2023

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...

August 1, 2023

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...

August 1, 2023

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),...

July 30, 2023

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...

July 28, 2023

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...

July 28, 2023

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...

July 27, 2023

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...

July 27, 2023

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...

July 27, 2023

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...

July 27, 2023

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...

July 26, 2023

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"...

July 23, 2023

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...

July 22, 2023

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...

July 22, 2023

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...

July 21, 2023

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...

July 20, 2023

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...