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August 26, 2022

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...

August 26, 2022

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'...

August 25, 2022

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...

August 19, 2022

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...

August 17, 2022

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...

July 30, 2022

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...

July 29, 2022

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...

July 16, 2022

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"...

July 15, 2022

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...

July 15, 2022

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,...

July 13, 2022

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...

July 12, 2022

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)...

July 5, 2022

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...

June 29, 2022

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...

June 23, 2022

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...

June 16, 2022

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...

June 13, 2022

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...

June 8, 2022

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...

June 5, 2022

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...

May 21, 2022

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...

May 18, 2022

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...

May 13, 2022

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...

May 13, 2022

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...

May 13, 2022

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...