Mural brings up 50 in T20 World Cup countdown
THERE are just over 50 days until the men's T20 World Cup comes to Geelong, and a new mural has been unveiled at GMHBA...
Times change for BNFL Grand Final, GFNL Second Semi
AFL BARWON has brought forward the start times for the BFNL Grand Final and the GNFL Second-Semi-Final to avoid clashing with the Geelong Cats'...
Tails a-wagging at $43.5m investment at Avalon
ABOUT 190 jobs are expected to be created over two years from a new $43.5 million warehouse being built in the Avalon Airport Industrial...
New traffic lights coming to Torquay
THE next step towards the long-planned traffic lights at the Surf Coast Highway and Coombes Road intersection in Torquay North has been taken. The Surf...
Green light for White Night program
THE globally recognised late-night spectacle of culture, art and music, White Night, has today (Wednesday, August 17) revealed the program for White Night Geelong...
Cadel’s race locked in for next three years
THE Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) will be back on the roads of Geelong and the Surf Coast not only in 2023...
International beach volleyball coming to Torquay
SOME of the world's best volleyball players will be in action on Torquay's beaches this coming summer, following the announcement of a major tournament...
The hunt is on in Geelong
THE hunt begins in a new prime-time reality TV series starting tomorrow (Sunday, July 17) on Channel 10, and viewers could spot some "Fugitives"...
GeelongPort reveals plans for wind farm hub
GEELONGPORT has announced its intentions to become a major player in Victoria's renewables industry, revealing plans to develop up to 25 hectares of its...
MBV acknowledges NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week (July 3-10) offers the building and construction industry an opportunity to learn about and participate in celebrations and activities of the oldest,...
Stead Park confirmed for Commonwealth Games hockey
STEAD Park has been confirmed as the home of hockey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Corio venue to get two international-standard hockey...
New COVID recommendations to start at midnight
THE Victorian government has announced several "public health recommendations" and changes to pandemic orders will come into place at 11.59pm tonight (Tuesday, July 12)...
Free ice cream for Avalon fliers
TO CELEBRATE the launch of of the new Dooley's Ice Cream shop at Avalon Airport, every traveller will enjoy ice cream for free this...
Geelong Cup celebrates Media Puzzle’s two triumphs
THIS year’s Geelong Cup will celebrate the pivotal role the race played in one of Australia’s greatest sporting moments – Media Puzzle winning the...
Drastic reductions floated for Surf Coast pool project
THE Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre is "unfeasible in its current form", according to a sobering assessment from the Surf Coast Shire, and...
Developers sue state government over Spring Creek decision
THREATS to sue the state government if it legislated against development in the Spring Creek valley have been followed through, with two developers taking...
Queen’s Birthday Honours List revealed
COMMUNITY service, sporting triumph and research excellence across the Geelong region have all been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List. Governor-General David Hurley...
Asher resigns as Geelong mayor
STEPHANIE Asher has announced she will resign as the City of Greater Geelong's mayor, admitting it was "the best thing for achieving progress" since...
Henderson appointed to Shadow Cabinet
GEELONG-based Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has scored a promotion, named as one of the 10 women in the 24-strong Shadow Cabinet announced by Opposition...
Labor likely to hold Corangamite, Corio and form government
LABOR has had a stunningly successful day at the voting booths, with the party projected to not only hold the local seats of Corangamite...
PM visits Geelong again in campaign’s final days
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has made his third trip of the election campaign to Geelong and his fifth stop since December, using one of...
Asher pledges $200m for Barwon Heads Road duplication
FUNDS have been locked in for the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road duplication in Armstrong Creek, following an election commitment from the...
Barker’s signs also vandalised
ANOTHER contender in the race for Corangamite has had their campaign signs vandalised, with Liberal Democrats candidate Paul Barker reporting damage to several of...
UDIA wants tax relief for homebuyers
The Urban Development Institute of Australia's Victorian division (UDIA Victoria) has applauded the state government for its decision not to introduce or increase any...