October 25, 2024
Voting in local council election closes tonight
VOTING in the local council elections closes today (Friday, October 25), with the deadline for ballots to be mailed or received set at 6pm. Ballot...
October 23, 2024
Report outlines opportunities, constraints for Point Grey
A JUST-completed report will inform future design options for the long-running proposal to redevelop the Point Grey precinct in Lorne. Today (Wednesday, October 23), the...
October 22, 2024
Weekend trains to run every 20 minutes
THE Victorian government has announced a new V/Line timetable for the Geelong Line, with trains to run every 20 minutes on weekends. The timetable will...
October 22, 2024
Surf Coast Classic locked in for Cadel’s race
THE Surf Coast Classic will return to the Surf Coast's roads in 2025, with the men's and women's midweek races officially confirmed as part...
October 16, 2024
Grant to help Leisure Networks to build its networks
GEELONG'S Leisure Networks is one of two initiatives being supported by the Victorian government to drive employment and help people with disability participate in...
October 11, 2024
Right here, right now: Fatboy Slim gig in Geelong announced
GET ready to eat, sleep, rave, repeat when legendary dance music pioneer Fatboy Slim makes a triumphant return Down Under next year with his...
October 3, 2024
G21 Regional Forum begins
THIS year's G21 Regional Forum is under way this morning (Thursday, October 3), with about 280 people gathering at RACV Torquay Resort for the...
October 2, 2024
John Pesutto to speak at G21 Regional Forum
VICTORIAN Opposition Leader John Pesutto will speak at tomorrow's (Thursday, October 3) G21 Regional Forum in Torquay. Mr Pesutto will outline his vision for the...
September 30, 2024
Leon Bridges tour to head to Geelong
GRAMMY Award winner and contemporary R&B star Leon Bridges will step out on stage in Geelong in early 2025 as part of The Leon...
September 26, 2024
TGS withdraws seismic blasting plan for Otway basin
A MUCH-criticised plan to carry out seismic blasting in the Otway Basin has been sunk, with proponents TGS officially withdrawing the proposal today (Thursday,...
September 19, 2024
Cameron says Geelong’s revamped attack is firing
CATS spearhead Jeremy Cameron has hailed Geelong's remodelled attack as veteran Tom Hawkins attempts to press his increasingly unlikely case for an AFL return. Cameron...
September 19, 2024
Councillors receive update on Council Plan
THE incumbent group of Surf Coast Shire councillors have received the final report on their Council Plan before the local council elections. At their meeting...
September 17, 2024
Get your shoes on for Meli Kids’ Run
MELI is inviting children and families to get involved in the Meli Kids’ Run in Anglesea as part of the Surf Coast Century ultra-marathon this Sunday, September 22. Meli loves seeing...
September 17, 2024
QMF adds Aussie acts to lineup
THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has just dropped another batch of Australian music talent into the lineup of the event, to be held in...
September 16, 2024
House4Health sold at auction
THE Barwon Health Foundation has held its inaugural House4Health charity home auction, with the Lara property selling on Saturday for $750,000. Proceeds from the auction...
September 13, 2024
Matildas to kick off in Geelong
AUSTRALIA'S best women's soccer players will kick off in Geelong later this year, with the Matildas to play a game against Chinese Taipei. Announced today...
September 12, 2024
Central Geelong Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub opens
A NEW hub now officially open in Geelong will deliver wraparound treatment, care and support for local clients, carers and families. Run by Barwon Health,...
September 12, 2024
Meli employee nominated for foster care award
MELI staff member Ari-Elle Dart is a finalist for the Foster Care Association of Victoria’s Commitment to Supporting Carers Awards 2024. This prestigious award acknowledges...
September 10, 2024
Amazon seeks seasonal workers in Geelong
AHEAD of the festive season, Amazon is looking for more people to help pick, pack and ship customer orders at its Australian sites, including...
September 6, 2024
Dr Norman Swan lauds G21 Regional Forum
NOTED health journalist and commentator Dr Norman Swan has praised the G21 Regional Forum as an excellent way to collectively work towards solutions to...
September 5, 2024
Cats cause massive Power outage in AFL Qualifying Final win
GEELONG attacking guns Tyson Stengle and Jeremy Cameron have fired the Cats to an 84-point torching of Port Adelaide in the first AFL qualifying...
September 5, 2024
Stage two of aquatic centre fully funded
THE Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre has been upgraded from the just-awarded tender to build it, with stage two of the project now...
September 5, 2024
Geelong groups benefit from Beyond Bank’s funding
GEELONG organisations will share the benefits of a $700,000 financial commitment from the recently merged Beyond Bank and AWA Alliance Bank. Announced yesterday (Wednesday, September...
September 3, 2024
Marles visits Anam Cara Geelong
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Corio federal member Richard Marles has made a visit to Anam Cara Geelong, where he saw first-hand the initial transformative...
