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September 11, 2024
Protect your home from garage fires
GARAGE fires across the state have prompted Victorian fire services to urge households to clean up potential hazards and install smoke alarms. Fire Rescue Victoria...
September 10, 2024
Boost for local businesswomen
TEN local businesswomen have been awarded City of Greater Geelong-sponsored 2024 Business Accelerator scholarships with Business in Heels to help start a new business...
September 8, 2024
Second generation keeps Nicol’s Paddock growing
Set between the outskirts of Geelong and the Surf Coast lies Nicol's Paddock, a family-run winery and restaurant. The first vines were planted on the...
September 6, 2024
Borough to change hard waste collection service
THE Borough of Queenscliffe is reviewing its hard waste collection process, with the new model set to roll out in May next year. Council will...
September 6, 2024
Shining a light on women’s health
This week, groups and organisations from across Australia celebrated the 12th annual Jean Hailes Women's Health Week with the theme "Your Voice. Your Choice." Running...
September 5, 2024
Wonder Children’s Festival to return
The Wonder Children's Festival is returning to the Geelong Arts Centre for the second year, running from September 12 to September 26. After the success...
September 5, 2024
Shane Howard and band to perform in Queenscliff
Australian singer, songwriter, poet, producer and mentor Shane Howard is taking the stage at the Queenscliff Town Hall for a performance with his band. The...
September 1, 2024
Mixing community with coffee
For more than two decades, Scott Pond has been the face behind Jan Juc's Swell Cafe, pouring coffees and plating meals. Originally established in 1998,...
September 1, 2024
Local influencer pulls off Hard FIZZ stack
Geelong 4WD influencer Lachy Poole has teamed up with DJ FISHER's alcohol brand Hard Fizz in a unique collaboration. The partnership saw Poole load the...
August 31, 2024
Festival of Glass draws big crowd
MORE than 400 people headed out to the Bellarine last weekend for the 14th instalment of the Festival of Glass Expo. Featuring 19 exhibitors, the...
August 29, 2024
Hue and Cry Collective exhibits more than 300 works
THE Hue and Cry Collective is preparing for its biggest exhibition of the year, which opens this week. Featuring more than 300 artworks, the annual...
August 29, 2024
Comedian’s new show is totally normal
Australian comedian Nazeem Hussain is back on tour, returning to the stage in February with his new show Totally Normal. Hussain is well known for...
August 29, 2024
Queenscliff celebrates Book Week
A LOCAL primary school took over the streets of Queenscliff last week as they paraded around dressed as their favourite book characters. St Aloysius Primary...
August 28, 2024
Fostering a future
GEELONG organisation Meli will launch their Foster a Future appeal next week, raising funds for its foster care program and highlighting the need for...
August 28, 2024
City commits to pothole repair
THE City of Greater Geelong says it has repaired thousands of potholes across the region and is committed to repairing roads and preventing further...
August 28, 2024
Circa 1902 relaunches as Gingerbaby
AFTER eight years of owning Queenscliff's Circa 1902, Chris and Sally Dinneen have officially relaunched the restaurant with a new name. The restaurant will now...
August 26, 2024
Welcome to The Shores: a new chapter in coastal living
Nestled just 3km from the pristine beaches of St Leonards, Lifestyle Communities proudly presents The Shores, located at 130A Thornton Avenue. This new community is...
August 26, 2024
Is it time to consider your loved ones’ care?
As your loved ones age, you may have noticed signs they might need additional support and need to consider alternative care options. Key indicators may...
August 26, 2024
gifting rules to your advantage
One of the most common questions the team at Muirfields gets asked is "How much can Centrelink allow me to gift?" The simple answer is,...
August 26, 2024
Communication: the human connection
Many people have sat in a public space and watched others. People waiting for coffee, waiting for a train, waiting in line to use...
August 26, 2024
Local teenager’s poem wins Spirit of Anzac Prize
A SECONDARY school student from the Bellarine has been awarded the Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize. Year 10 Saint Ignatius College student Owen McCoughtry was one...
August 26, 2024
Award-winning care at home
Country to Coast Home Care Services was recently named the national award winner in the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) 2024 Excellence...
August 26, 2024
Vibrant community at Bellarine Springs Village
Bellarine Springs Village is not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community that caters to diverse interests, particularly for those who embrace...
August 25, 2024
Smoked to perfection
With techniques perfected over several years, carefully smoked meats are being carved up by the team at local restaurant Wildfire Craft BBQ. Owners Casey Hildebrand...
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