Greater Geelong Tightens Development Rules, Diverging From State Standards
Geelong residents face updated rules on coastal and urban development approvals drawn from the local COGG document that differ in emphasis from state-wide approaches.
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Geelong Seniors Master Summer Garden Care Strategies for Hot Months Ahead
Geelong seniors can apply steady routines to summer garden care as the region heads into hotter months.
Geelong's Three Culinary Hotspots Showcase Fresh Local Food and Producers
Geelong residents and visitors can explore fresh mussels, seasonal markets and specialty producers through named venues and events supported by regional tourism sources.
Geelong's Top Cultural Attractions: Galleries, Street Art, Historical Landmarks
From historical galleries to vibrant street art trails, explore the creative landmarks shaping Geelong's cultural landscape.
Geelong's AFL Debut, NBL1 Grand Final Win, GFNL Shake-Up Unfold
Local developments centre on an AFL debut, NBL1 South grand final result and GFNL changes.
Geelong Opens New Restaurants and Convention Centers This Winter
A look at the city's latest food and infrastructure updates as the community moves through the colder months.
Geelong's Small Traders Brace as Global Sell-Off Lifts Fuel Costs and Squeezes Margins
A rough session across world markets is landing closest to home for Geelong's small businesses, where rising crude prices and a softer Australian dollar are already tightening the numbers.
Geelong's traders feel the global crosscurrents as local shares edge higher
From Pakington Street boutiques to waterfront hospitality, Geelong's small businesses are navigating a day of mixed global signals even as Australian shares post a quiet gain.
Geelong Cats Extend Winning Streak to 10 Games, Polkinghorne Shines
A dominant display against Richmond has lifted the Cats to their 10th straight victory and put Jay Polkinghorne in the spotlight as a leading VFL forward.
Geelong's Small Traders Watch Closely as Global Markets Send Mixed Signals
From Pakington Street shopfronts to Corio Bay exporters, the day's market movements carry real consequences for the businesses that keep Geelong moving.
Geelong Locals Share Winter Survival Tips for July Visits
Geelong residents draw on their routines around Pakington Street and Eastern Beach to share practical winter advice for the July period.
Geelong Transforms Historic Port Into Thriving Waterfront Arts Corridor
Geelong's culture scene has shifted from its 19th-century port roots into a waterfront arts corridor that now draws residents and visitors along the Barwon River.
Geelong Guide: Fresh Exhibitions, Waterfront Walks, Live Performances This July
Geelong locals and visitors can tap into fresh exhibitions, waterfront walks and live performances across the city this July.
Geelong Transforms Manufacturing Hub Into Thriving Arts Community With New Galleries
Geelong's arts community has grown from its manufacturing base into a network of galleries and performance spaces that now draw steady crowds year-round.
ASX 200 Falls to 8,806 as Geelong Resources Weather Decline
Local superannuation balances tied to banks and resources showed limited damage after the benchmark index slipped 0.43 per cent, while WTI crude advanced to US$71.41 a barrel.
Geelong Blends Working Harbour, Affordable Living, Surf Beach Access Uniquely
Geelong blends a working harbour, affordable waterfront living and quick escapes to surf beaches in a way that sets it apart from larger capitals and smaller regional centres alike.
Geelong Transforms Eastern Beach With New Fitness, Dining Year-Round
New fitness sessions and dining additions are altering how locals use the foreshore strip between Eastern Beach and the yacht club.
Screen Time Sleep Geelong: What 2025 Research Shows
University of Melbourne study reveals Victorian adults lose 34 mins sleep nightly from evening device use. Geelong health referrals up 19% as hybrid work shifts bedtime habits.