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Geelong news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Wellness · 4 July 2026

   Journaling as a Mindfulness Tool: How to Start

   From Eastern Beach to Highton libraries, Geelong locals are discovering daily writing as a mindful practice-and it’s easier to begin than you think.

2. Wellness · 4 July 2026

   Free, social and outdoors: where to find the best parkrun near you in Geelong

   With winter barely loosening its grip and wellness costs climbing, Geelong's free weekly parkrun events are pulling bigger crowds than ever, here's how to find your nearest start line.

3. Technology · 4 July 2026

   Follow the Money: How $240 Million in Fresh Capital Is Turning Geelong Into a Tech Hub That Investors Can't Ignore

   A surge of venture funding and government grants is landing in Geelong's innovation corridor, and the startups cashing in are growing faster than the city can build desks for them.

4. Lifestyle · 3 July 2026

   New Residents Connect Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet in Geelong

   A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to Geelong or the Surf Coast region.

5. Property · 3 July 2026

   Geelong's Rental Yields Outpace Melbourne As Investors Seek Better Returns

   As capital growth slows across the metro, Geelong's combination of affordable entry prices and competitive rental returns is attracting a new wave of property investors seeking better cash flow.

6. Property · 3 July 2026

   First-Home Buyers Face Shrinking Affordability Gap in Geelong Rental Market

   As landlords push for rent hikes across the region, Geelong's affordability advantage is narrowing-and renters are being priced out faster than buyers can save a deposit.

7. Property · 2 July 2026

   Best Suburbs to Live in Geelong 2026: By Lifestyle, Family Size and Budget

   The best suburbs to live in Geelong in 2026: waterfront Newtown, family-friendly Belmont, affordable Corio, and the best areas near the Geelong CBD.

8. Wellness · 2 July 2026

   Geelong Women Boost Wellbeing Through Community Connection and Movement

   From waterfront walks to community support, discover how local mums and carers are prioritising their wellbeing-and how you can too.

9. Wellness · 2 July 2026

   Geelong Nutrition Experts Share 5 Diet Changes

   Local specialists reveal practical strategies to help residents transform eating habits without guilt or complexity.

10. Wellness · 2 July 2026

    Geelong Women Build Stronger Families Through Community Wellness Programs

    From the Barwon River to community groups, discover how local women are prioritising their own wellbeing-and why it matters for the whole family.

11. Property · 2 July 2026

    Geelong Investors Achieve Double-Digit Rental Yields, Outpacing Melbourne

    As capital growth slows in established suburbs, Geelong's outer precincts are delivering the rental returns investors have been chasing-and the numbers are compelling.

12. Lifestyle · 1 July 2026

    Schools in Geelong: Guide for Families 2026

    Find the best schools in Geelong, including government selective entry, Catholic education, and independent schools for families across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.

13. Lifestyle · 1 July 2026

    Getting Around Geelong 2026: Trains, Buses, Roads and Cycling Explained

    How to get around Geelong: the Metro train and bus network, cycling paths, driving and parking, and connections to Melbourne in 2026.