July 2, 2023
Infringements sent to non-voters at state election
ANYONE who did not vote at last year's state election and has not explained why can expect to get a fine from the Victorian...
June 30, 2023
Cadel’s race rolls out 2024 dates
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) has confirmed the dates for its next event, with the UCI-rated event to roll across the...
June 22, 2023
Cats legend to auction premiership guernsey for charity
A PIECE of footy history is going under the hammer next month, with all proceeds going to charity. Legendary Geelong Cats and Gold Coast Suns...
June 21, 2023
Victoria to get $496m from social housing fund
VICTORIA will get nearly half a billion dollars to construct social housing under a new $2 billion federal government initiative. Announced last weekend, the Social...
June 20, 2023
Commitment to build Avalon battery gigafactory
THE key proponent of the proposed battery manufacturing gigafactory in Geelong says he is fully committed to the project being built. Geelong-based Recharge Industries, part...
June 19, 2023
Shire picks provider for Aireys housing project
HOUSING Choices Australia has been locked in as the preferred partner to build social and affordable housing in Aireys Inlet. At its last meeting, the...
June 15, 2023
2023 QMF drops first lineup
THIS year's Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has dropped its first lineup, with the popular event to be held over four days in November. The premiere...
June 12, 2023
Surf Coast quintet receive King’s Birthday honours
FIVE people from across the Surf Coast eelong region have been recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours...
June 11, 2023
King’s Birthday Honours List revealed
SEVERAL people from across the Geelong region have been recognised for their achievements and hard work in this year's King's Birthday Honours List. Tomorrow (Monday,...
June 9, 2023
Lisa Neville appointed chair of Barwon Health
FORMER Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has a new job, with the Victorian government appointing her as chair of Barwon Health's board of directors. Ms Neville...
June 7, 2023
Games host cities launch plan for funding
AN ORGANISATION representing most of the cities hosting Victoria 2026 has outlined the need to spend tens of millions of dollars to make the...
June 5, 2023
Aireys Inlet a Top Tourism Town finalist
AIREYS Inelt is one of the 17 finalists in this year's Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Hosted by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), the...
June 2, 2023
Torquay Community Enterprise grants open for 2023
THIS year's Torquay Community Enterprise grants are now open and are welcoming applications from charitable and not-for-profit organisations. These grants provide an opportunity for local...
June 2, 2023
Simultaneous stories told
PRIMARY school pupils in Torquay sat down at the same time as millions of children across Australia for a good tale as part of...
May 20, 2023
Library closure plan reversed
THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) has reversed its plan to close three libraries in Geelong in the coming financial year, but there will...
May 18, 2023
AFL fixture for Rounds 16-23 released
THE fixture for most of the rest of the 2023 AFL season has been released, with the Geelong Cats to play mostly at night...
May 12, 2023
Libraries to close under draft budget
THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) says it has no choice but to permanently shut some Geelong libraries and cut the hours at others...
May 12, 2023
Opening date unveiled for Geelong Arts Centre
THE curtain will go up on Australia's biggest regional arts centre in a matter of...
May 5, 2023
Impeccable design with superior upgrades
Brilliantly designed and impeccably presented, this stunning home offers class, style and low-maintenance, convenient living in the ever-popular Mount Duneed. Indulge in luxury living with...
May 3, 2023
Tasmania officially awarded 19th AFL licence
DECADES of effort in Tasmania have finally come to fruition, with the AFL officially awarding the league's 19th licence to Tasmania. The AFL Commission resolved...
April 26, 2023
Surf Coast Shire council publicly supports the Voice
THE Surf Coast Shire council has voted to publicy declare its support for the Voice to Parliament, but says it will not explicitly advocate...
April 20, 2023
Shire’s draft 2023/24 budget released
THE Surf Coast Shire says its next budget is a response to rising cost of living pressures but also "focuses on the essentials, strives...
April 14, 2023
Builders welcome pause on rate hikes
The building and construction industry has welcomed the pause on interest rates amid the difficult economic climate, but is urging further government reform to...
April 12, 2023
City’s youth leadership initiative nominated for state award
A YOUTH program run by the City of Greater Geelong to develop the region's next generation of leaders has been nominated as a finalist...
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