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Geelong mayor wants City Deal funds faster

IT HAS been three months since the timeline for Geelong’s City Deal was locked in, and the City of Greater Geelong’s mayor is hoping...

Scott Sunderland talks up the Race Torquay course

CADEL Evans Great Ocean Road Race (CEGORR) race director Scott Sunderland says the first Race Torquay will be a contest for the daring and...

Avalon Airport locks in flights to Bali

GEELONG’S Avalon Airport now has a second confirmed international connection, with flights to and from Bali to begin next week. Starting on January 24, budget...

Forum talks about keeping the ocean road great

THE community learnt a little more about the coming Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority and how it will change the existing arrangements...

Sailing world championships to blow big dollars into Geelong’s economy

ELITE sailors from across the globe started arriving in Geelong this week for training sessions ahead of four sailing world championships, which are predicted...

Coastal views: draft master plan for Torquay foreshore released

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has revealed its vision for the management of Torquay’s foreshore over the next 15 years. Last week, GORRC...

Shakespeare in the Vines returns

One of the world’s most well-known tragedies is set to enthral audiences at Leura Park Estate this February when Essential Theatre presents two performances...

RGYC pulls pin on fireworks display

THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has cancelled its annual Australia Day fireworks display in response to the growing number of fire victims across...

Celebrating 15 years of business at Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove

Helloworld Travel Ocean Grove is celebrating 15 years of business this month – a milestone that prompted co-owners Nicole Bryan and Lesley Judd to...

ACCC sounds warning on bushfire fundraiser scams

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned people not to be sucked in by scams when trying to donate to appeals raising...

More than 10 local beaches closed as smoke haze and wild weather rolls through Victoria

POOR air quality and visibility caused by the smoke haze and wild weather has forced the temporary closure of more than 20 Victorian beaches...

Joel Selwood and Brit Davis star in new Travel and Cruise World Expo ad

GEELONG Travel's Travel and Cruise World Expo will sail into GMHBA Stadium on February 2. A new ad promoting the event features Geelong Cats captain...

Summer fiesta fun at Lifestyle Mount Duneed grand opening

Who among us can confidently declare that their home features stone benchtops, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, and a fully maintained front garden, all within a...

Local bushfire preparation efforts continue

THE bushfires devastating eastern Victoria and New South Wales have thankfully not appeared in the Geelong region, but authorities are warning people not to...

Matt Keenan predicts postcard conditions for Race Torquay

FOR international riders, the first Race Torquay will be a postcard that’s come to life, says leading cycling commentator Matt Keenan. The January 30 event...

Mussel festival cracks open this Saturday in Portarlington

Now in its 14th year, the Portarlington Mussel Festival is a highlight in the summer festival season for young...

Nippers converge on Cosy Corner for LSV junior carnival

HUNDREDS of Nippers again converged on Cosy Corner last week for Life Saving Victoria’s third junior carnival of the 2019/20 season.

Amanda Spratt keeps on climbing towards another CEGORR title

AMANDA Spratt will be playing a patient game when she rolls out in the Michelton-SCOTT team and tries to secure her second Cadel Evans...

COGG makes history at awards

CITY of Greater Geelong Family Day Care has made history at the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala, with the centre becoming the...

Get it om with Sally Louise Yoga

Yoga enthusiasts are invited to deepen their practice by taking the first steps towards becoming a professional instructor with Sally Louise Yoga next month....

City paves road to innovation

THREE sections of road in Geelong are set to undergo a forward-thinking transformation using a new form of asphalt made from recycled plastics. The...

Beaches along Surf Coast closed because of dangerous surf

Beachgoers are asked to be mindful when swimming along the Surf Coast today with several beaches closing because of dangerous surf.

Patrolled beaches...

Mads Pedersen is raring to go for Great Ocean Road Race

THE reigning UCI Road World Champion will will test his skills on Geelong’s roads and hills, with Mads Pedersen confirming he is saddling up...

Toasting 10 years of Nightjar

WHEN the community gathers in Torquay and Geelong for the annual Nightjar Festival, a sense of connection can be felt by even the most...