Water grid win: $10m to fund Torquay project
The federal and state governments will each contribute $5m to a water project to grow the Surf Coast and protect wetlands.
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Protesters descend on airshow, attempt to disrupt traffic
Pro-Palestine protesters tried to block cars from the Avalon Airshow on the Princes Freeway.
Complete guide to 2025 Avalon Airshow
After last year’s congestion chaos, here’s all the info on how to get to the airshow, what’s on, and what you can expect when you get there.
Albanese, Dutton share visions for Geelong
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader shared their visions for our region in videos for the Future Geelong event. Watch the videos.
How Geelong can become a ‘grown up, global city’
Bold pitches were heard by the audience at this year’s Future Geelong event, with connectivity proposed as the thread to bring the region into the future.
Dutton’s $5m pledge for Ocean Grove sports precinct
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged $5m for a Devlins Road Reserve sports precinct, if a Coalition government is elected.
Popular Drysdale restaurant announces closure
Merne at Lighthouse has been a popular wedding destination and function space for nearly a decade, but the owners have decided to wrap it up when their lease ends in 2026.
Teen injures leg while pushing car out of ditch
The 18-year-old was trying to free his car from a culvert, when he suffered a leg injury that saw him taken by ambulance to hospital.
Support swells for Geelong’s water future, but no commitment yet
Federal and state politicians have signalled their support for Barwon Water’s ambitious alternative water grid plan, but stopped short of making financial commitments.
Why more Geelong mums want to give birth at home
Newcomb’s Leah Du Vallon is among a growing cohort of mums choosing to give birth at home through a Barwon Health midwife program.
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