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Geelong Winter 2026: The Surf Coast, the Waterfront and a City Finding Its Stride

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Geelong Winter 2026: The Surf Coast, the Waterfront and a City Finding Its Stride

Victoria's second-largest city has reinvented itself — and winter is a good time to see it.

By The Daily Geelong · 27 June 2026

Geelong Arts and Culture 2026: From GPAC to the Waterfront

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Geelong Arts and Culture 2026: From GPAC to the Waterfront

The cultural venues, festivals and institutions that make Geelong a genuine arts city.

By The Daily Geelong · 27 June 2026

Best Suburbs to Live in Geelong in 2026: A Practical Area Guide

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Best Suburbs to Live in Geelong in 2026: A Practical Area Guide

From Newtown to Armstrong Creek — where to live in Victoria's second city.

By The Daily Geelong · 27 June 2026

Moving to Geelong in 2026: Melbourne's Satellite That Has Outgrown the Label

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Moving to Geelong in 2026: Melbourne's Satellite That Has Outgrown the Label

Geelong is now a city in its own right — with its own economy, culture and serious liveability credentials.

By The Daily Geelong · 27 June 2026

American basketball import finds her footing at Geelong United after college career

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American basketball import finds her footing at Geelong United after college career

Reagan Bass, a 23-year-old from the United States, is settling into her first NBL1 South season with the Cats.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Give Where You Live launches tax-time appeal to keep philanthropy local

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Give Where You Live launches tax-time appeal to keep philanthropy local

The foundation urges Geelong residents to direct tax-deductible donations toward organisations solving problems in their own region.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

World Cup fever shows Geelong's draw as a live-events destination

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World Cup fever shows Geelong's draw as a live-events destination

Federation Square crowds during Socceroos matches highlight Geelong's appeal for major sporting events and community gatherings.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Toorak's density push signals planning trend that may reshape Geelong's development approach

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Toorak's density push signals planning trend that may reshape Geelong's development approach

Victorian planners boost building heights in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, raising questions about Geelong's own urban growth strategy.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong Cats' sustained AFL success anchors city pride and visitor economy for the Barwon region

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Geelong Cats' sustained AFL success anchors city pride and visitor economy for the Barwon region

The Cats' recent premierships have cemented Geelong's status as a successful football city, generating economic activity and community pride that extends well beyond match days.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Healthcare in Geelong: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

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Healthcare in Geelong: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Schools and Education in Geelong: Universities, Schools and Training

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Schools and Education in Geelong: Universities, Schools and Training

A general guide to how Geelong's universities, TAFE, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Getting Around Geelong: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

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Getting Around Geelong: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Geelong United's American recruit shows promise in challenging NBL1 South season

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Geelong United's American recruit shows promise in challenging NBL1 South season

Guard Reagan Bass is settling into life on and off the court after joining Geelong United from American college basketball.

By The Daily Geelong · 26 June 2026

Things to Do in Geelong This Weekend: Events, Markets and Activities

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Things to Do in Geelong This Weekend: Events, Markets and Activities

The best things to do in Geelong this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.

By The Daily Geelong · 25 June 2026

Environmental compliance crackdown hits local waste handlers

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Environmental compliance crackdown hits local waste handlers

A Lara resident's costly mistake highlights EPA Victoria's enforcement drive against illegal industrial waste burning in the region.

By The Daily Geelong · 25 June 2026

Geelong's housing crisis deepens as state takes planning reins

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Geelong's housing crisis deepens as state takes planning reins

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.

By The Daily Geelong · 25 June 2026

Geelong waterfront activation has transformed the city's civic identity and visitor economy

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Geelong waterfront activation has transformed the city's civic identity and visitor economy

The revitalised waterfront from Eastern Beach to Cunningham Pier has made Geelong one of regional Victoria's most visited leisure destinations.

By The Daily Geelong · 25 June 2026

The Bellarine Peninsula: Geelong's Wine and Coast Playground

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The Bellarine Peninsula: Geelong's Wine and Coast Playground

The peninsula east of Geelong combines winemaking, coastal villages, and the Queenscliff ferry.

By The Daily Geelong · 24 June 2026

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