Latest news from Geelong.
Finance
Geelong Travel builds on its success with an exclusive charter of The Ghan Expedition, securing another rare opportunity for local travellers seeking premium Australian experiences.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: timesnewsgroup.com.au
Community
Federation Square crowds during Socceroos matches highlight Geelong's appeal for major sporting events and community gatherings.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: theage.com.au, theage.com.au, theage.com.au
Community
Victorian planners boost building heights in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, raising questions about Geelong's own urban growth strategy.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: theage.com.au
Community
A practical, general guide to Geelong's public and private hospitals, primary care, emergency options and the region's role as a tertiary and teaching centre.
26 June 20265 min read
Sources: vahi.vic.gov.au, barwonhealth.org.au, epworth.org.au +2 more
Community
A general guide to how Geelong's universities, TAFE, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.
26 June 20264 min read
Sources: deakin.edu.au, education.vic.gov.au, geelongaustralia.com.au +2 more
Finance
A general explainer on what shapes housing costs in Victoria's second-largest city, from its waterfront revival to commuter-belt demand and the affordability pressures squeezing renters and first-home buyers.
26 June 20265 min read
Sources: geelongaustralia.com.au, rba.gov.au, sro.vic.gov.au +2 more
Community
A general guide to how Geelong and its surrounding region are connected by road, rail, bus and air, and the patterns that shape daily travel.
26 June 20265 min read
Sources: transport.vic.gov.au, ptv.vic.gov.au, vline.com.au +3 more
Finance
Few Australian cities have remade their economic base as visibly as Geelong, which moved from heavy industry towards services, advanced manufacturing, health and education after the loss of two of its biggest employers.
26 June 20265 min read
Sources: deakin.edu.au, geelongaustralia.com.au, ndis.gov.au +2 more
Finance
Property investors in Geelong are reassessing self-managed superannuation fund strategies amid proposed tax and lending changes.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: timesnewsgroup.com.au
Community
Guard Reagan Bass is settling into life on and off the court after joining Geelong United from American college basketball.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: timesnewsgroup.com.au
Community
After the council missed key deadlines, Victoria's planning department is now directly managing four major growth areas that could unlock 23,000 new homes.
25 June 20261 min read
Sources: timesnewsgroup.com.au
Sport
From the surf at Torquay to the netball courts of South Geelong, women's sport in the region is thriving and genuinely accessible at every level.
22 June 20262 min read
Sources: geelongcats.com.au, vic.netball.com.au, worldsurfleague.com
Sport
From beginner-friendly community fun runs to Ironman triathlons on the Surf Coast, Geelong and its surrounds offer endurance event opportunities for every level of fitness and ambition.
18 June 20262 min read
Sources: triathlon.org.au, athsvic.org.au, ironman.com
Sport
When AFL finals fever hits Geelong, the city comes alive with community screenings, club gatherings and passionate Cats supporters cheering together.
13 June 20262 min read
Sources: geelongcats.com.au, afl.com.au
Sport
With the You Yangs Regional Park on its northern doorstep and the Surf Coast trail network to the south, Geelong riders have access to some of Victoria's most enjoyable off-road terrain.
6 June 20262 min read
Sources: parks.vic.gov.au, bicyclenetwork.com.au
Sport
Geelong's aquatic facilities and swimming clubs cater to everyone from competitive swimmers to casual lap swimmers looking for a reliable morning session.
30 May 20262 min read
Sources: vic.swimming.org.au, geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Sport
Whether you are following the Cats on AFL game day or catching a local cycling race, here is your guide to every screen, radio dial and streaming service that carries Geelong sport.
23 May 20262 min read
Sources: geelongcats.com.au, afl.com.au, sbs.com.au
Sport
Geelong is one of Australia's great cycling cities, home to a world-class UCI race, strong local clubs and spectacular routes along the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.
16 May 20262 min read
Sources: cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au, cyclingvictoria.com.au, parks.vic.gov.au