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.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): timesnewsgroup.com.au
Property
Soaring mortgage repayments and wavering confidence see buyers and sellers reassess the market
25 July 2026written 10 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): kardiniaproperty.com.au
Finance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Geelong investors and super balances.
25 July 2026written 12 July 20261 min read
Community
A general guide to how Geelong's universities, TAFE, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): studymelbourne.vic.gov.au, geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Property
Geelong clearance rates slipped to 61 percent in the first week of July, pointing to slower sales momentum across the region.
25 July 2026written 8 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): realestate.com.au
Lifestyle
Geelong West and Newtown streets show steady foot traffic and regular meetups that define daily life in these suburbs.
25 July 2026written 12 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au, geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Culture
Local programs centred on heritage, multicultural events and major gatherings give visitors direct access to the city's ongoing cultural activities.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): afl.com.au, geelongindy.com.au
Property
Geelong detached houses posted a 3.8 per cent median rise in the June quarter while units slipped 1.9 per cent, widening the gap between the two segments.
25 July 2026written 8 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): realestate.com.au
Community
From the hybrid hubs of Little Malop Street to hidden underground clubs, Geelong’s after-hours scene is shifting focus.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): intown.com.au, intown.com.au
Community
The Newtown shopping street has become one of Victoria's best regional retail destinations.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): novotelgeelong.com.au, visitmelbourne.com, thechapter24.com.au
Finance
Recent property sales and new retail openings point to evolving consumer habits and targeted investment flows in Geelong's expanding suburbs.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sgs-assets.spicyweb.net.au, sgsep.com.au, slideshare.net +3 more
Community
From the waterfront to Little Malop Street, the Geelong dining rooms that surprise visitors.
25 July 2026written 2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): tripadvisor.com, visitgeelongbellarine.com.au
Property
As buying a home in Greater Geelong stays out of reach for many, a new wave of purpose-built rental developments is promising longer leases, professional management and on-site amenities, but the fine print matters.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): realestate.com.au, realestate.com.au
News
With hundreds of millions in federal and state money already committed, Geelong's City Deal is entering a critical phase, and the choices made in the next 18 months will shape the region for decades.
25 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Wellness
Geelong’s river banks and foreshore offer the perfect setting for locals to try meditation on the move-without changing their daily routines.
25 July 2026written 6 July 20263 min read
Lifestyle
The city pairs clinical services with direct access to Corio Bay trails and heritage sites in a way few other places replicate.
25 July 2026written 12 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): mindaustralia.org.au
Wellness
From the Barwon River trail to Eastern Beach's rock pool, a quiet but determined wave of community-driven health transformation is reshaping life in Geelong.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Community
Immigration waves from Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa have shaped Geelong into a diverse regional city whose cultural mix is a genuine community asset.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): geelongcity.vic.gov.au, yumpu.com, mdpi.com