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Salary survey reveals what Geelong businesses must do to stay competitive in hiring

The Hays Salary Guide points to shifting workforce expectations that demand immediate strategic decisions from Geelong employers.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong travel firm adds second Ghan charter as demand for luxury rail tourism grows

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Geelong travel firm adds second Ghan charter as demand for luxury rail tourism grows

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong's post-Ford transformation is cited nationally as a model for managing industrial transition

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Geelong's post-Ford transformation is cited nationally as a model for managing industrial transition

The city that once built Falcons and Territories has pivoted to health technology, education, advanced manufacturing and the visitor economy in one of Australia's most studied regional reinventions.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

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Geelong's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong’s Economy Explained: How a Manufacturing City Reinvented Itself

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Geelong’s Economy Explained: How a Manufacturing City Reinvented Itself

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong serves as the gateway city for Great Ocean Road tourism as visitor numbers recover

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Geelong serves as the gateway city for Great Ocean Road tourism as visitor numbers recover

The world-famous coastal drive that begins at Torquay and ends at Allansford sends millions of visitors through Geelong each year, with the city increasingly capturing more of that visitor spend.

By The Daily Geelong · 24 June 2026

Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus and ManuFutures precinct position Geelong as advanced manufacturing hub

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Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus and ManuFutures precinct position Geelong as advanced manufacturing hub

Deakin's materials science research and the manufacturing innovation precinct it has catalysed are creating a pipeline of industrial technology from the university into Geelong's economy.

By The Daily Geelong · 24 June 2026

Geelong's Manufacturing Future: Defence and Technology Leading the Way

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Geelong's Manufacturing Future: Defence and Technology Leading the Way

The city is rebuilding its manufacturing base around the defence industry and advanced technology.

By The Daily Geelong · 23 June 2026

After Ford: Geelong's Industrial Reinvention

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After Ford: Geelong's Industrial Reinvention

The end of car manufacturing forced the city to find a new identity, and it has.

By The Daily Geelong · 23 June 2026

Limeburners Bay industrial precinct attracts advanced manufacturing as Geelong diversifies

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Limeburners Bay industrial precinct attracts advanced manufacturing as Geelong diversifies

The former refinery site on Corio Bay's western shore is being repositioned as a hub for clean industrial activities that leverage Geelong's port access and skilled trades workforce.

By The Daily Geelong · 23 June 2026

Geelong's NDIS economy generates $420 million as national headquarters effect takes hold

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Geelong's NDIS economy generates $420 million as national headquarters effect takes hold

The NDIS's Geelong HQ has attracted 45 disability service providers and created 3,800 local jobs.

By Geelong Daily · 22 June 2026

After Ford: Geelong's Economic Transformation

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After Ford: Geelong's Economic Transformation

The city has rebuilt its economy since the car industry departed, demonstrating regional resilience.

By The Daily Geelong · 22 June 2026

Geelong waterfront transformation drives tourism and investment boom

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Geelong waterfront transformation drives tourism and investment boom

The $680 million Central Geelong waterfront redevelopment is reshaping the city's commercial centre.

By Geelong Daily · 16 June 2026

After Ford: Geelong's Economic Reinvention Story

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After Ford: Geelong's Economic Reinvention Story

The closure of the Ford factory in 2016 forced Geelong to reimagine itself, and it has succeeded.

By The Daily Geelong · 14 June 2026

Geelong advanced manufacturing hub evolves as automotive legacy gives way to clean energy

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Geelong advanced manufacturing hub evolves as automotive legacy gives way to clean energy

Ford's 2016 closure created the workforce and land that is now enabling a clean energy manufacturing transition.

By Geelong Daily · 10 June 2026

The Port of Geelong: The Industrial Gateway of Western Victoria

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The Port of Geelong: The Industrial Gateway of Western Victoria

The port handles the petroleum, the grain, and the fertiliser that sustain the regional economy.

By The Daily Geelong · 7 June 2026

Geelong education economy grows as Deakin and private schools attract national enrolments

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Geelong education economy grows as Deakin and private schools attract national enrolments

The education and training sector generates more than $800 million in economic activity for the city.

By Geelong Daily · 4 June 2026

Geelong property investment appeal grows as Melbourne buyers seek value and lifestyle

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Geelong property investment appeal grows as Melbourne buyers seek value and lifestyle

Median house price of $680,000 offers a compelling alternative to Melbourne's million-dollar median.

By Geelong Daily · 29 May 2026

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Salary survey reveals what Geelong businesses must do to stay competitive in hiring

Geelong travel firm adds second Ghan charter as demand for luxury rail tourism grows

Geelong's post-Ford transformation is cited nationally as a model for managing industrial transition

Geelong's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

Geelong’s Economy Explained: How a Manufacturing City Reinvented Itself

Geelong serves as the gateway city for Great Ocean Road tourism as visitor numbers recover

Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus and ManuFutures precinct position Geelong as advanced manufacturing hub

Geelong's Manufacturing Future: Defence and Technology Leading the Way

After Ford: Geelong's Industrial Reinvention

Limeburners Bay industrial precinct attracts advanced manufacturing as Geelong diversifies

Geelong's NDIS economy generates $420 million as national headquarters effect takes hold

After Ford: Geelong's Economic Transformation

Geelong waterfront transformation drives tourism and investment boom

After Ford: Geelong's Economic Reinvention Story

Geelong advanced manufacturing hub evolves as automotive legacy gives way to clean energy

The Port of Geelong: The Industrial Gateway of Western Victoria

Geelong education economy grows as Deakin and private schools attract national enrolments

Geelong property investment appeal grows as Melbourne buyers seek value and lifestyle