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June 17, 2022
Nature reserve plan draws close
A DEVELOPMENT strategy for the Indented Head Nature Reserve is in its final planning stages. The City of Greater Geelong endorsed a draft masterplan for...
June 17, 2022
Funding fix for Grove boat ramp
A BARWON River boat launching pad will have a much-needed upgrade in time for summer. The City of Greater Geelong received $120,000 from state government...
June 16, 2022
Geelong snares twin racing wins
GEELONG Racing Club (GRC) will host two half-million-dollar races in the next 12 months after securing major boosts for both its spring and autumn...
June 16, 2022
Grove lake plan in final stages
OCEAN GROVE'S "hidden gem" would receive a host of upgrades under a draft masterplan. A 10-year vision for management of Blue Waters Lake Reserve has...
June 13, 2022
City scraps metal facade idea
CONSTRUCTION of an upgraded Barwon Heads Bowling Club Pavilion will soon start with tweaked designs after the City of Greater Geelong considered community views...
June 12, 2022
Huge turnout for long-awaited open day
GEELONG'S state-of-the-art basketball training facility was bouncing as it finally welcomed local ballers to its freshly-laid hardwood. Hoop City Geelong hosted its grand opening last...
June 11, 2022
Student’s letter grows into new water system
A PASSIONATE Ocean Grove primary school pupil has scored her school a new sprinkler system. Our Lady Star of the Sea Grade 4 pupil Mackenzie...
June 10, 2022
Grove baker boasts nation’s best
IT’S a claim echoed in every corner of the country that once again undisputedly belongs to the Bellarine: Australia’s best pie. Ocean Grove bakery Rolling...
June 10, 2022
Bypass build leads to speed fears
DRYSDALE residents have called on the City of Greater Geelong to improve safety measures at Princess Street following the construction of the town’s Bellarine...
June 9, 2022
WOOL WONDER: Silky shipment hints at green production future
GEELONG'S illustrious wool industry has opened a new chapter as part of a trial of zero-emissions clothing production that could soon be rolled out...
June 7, 2022
Months-long park closure to treat dying trees
VICTORIA Park will be closed to the public for several months while the Borough of Queenscliffe treats rotting trees that sustained storm damage last...
June 6, 2022
Ocean Grove sports grounds in line for major upgrades
A TOTAL of 72 projects would improve sporting facilities across Ocean Grove and Wallington under a draft sporting infrastructure plan. The City of Greater Geelong...
June 6, 2022
Wrack wall build begins
PORTARLINGTON'S Point Richards boat ramp is closed for several months for construction of a rock groyne to prevent sea grass build-up. State government agency Better...
June 6, 2022
No go for Grovedale housing block, Newcomb servo
CITY of Greater Geelong councillors have rejected officer recommendations and blocked proposals for a 41-lot Grovedale subdivision and a Newcomb service station. The city's planning...
June 5, 2022
Honours for top volunteers
PROLIFIC Point Lonsdale volunteer Liam Petrie-Allbutt has earned recognition as the Borough of Queenscliffe's top community servant. Mr Petrie-Allbutt won the honour at a community...
June 3, 2022
Developers circle planned Curlewis housing blocks
THE City of Greater Geelong has proposed to rezone a further 150 hectares of rural land at Curlewis' east to create thousands more housing...
June 2, 2022
Ferry sets date for Geelong move
THE Spirit of Tasmania will dock at Geelong from October 23, the carrier has announced. Parent company TT-Line confirmed the new date this week for...
May 31, 2022
Bellarine groups defend town character
BELLARINE community groups have made their final pleas to halt expansion boundaries and preserve green space at their towns. The Combined Bellarine Community Association (CBCA)...
May 30, 2022
Collective sigh as name search ends
QUEENSCLIFF'S lighthouses will be mutually known as a "relief", following a campaign from Queenscliff Maritime Museum (QMM) to find a collective noun for the...
May 27, 2022
Borough to applaud local legends
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will toast its top community achievers at an awards ceremony on the weekend. BOQ will present its community service awards on...
May 26, 2022
Intersection, lane closed during road revamp
CREWS have started a construction blitz at Barwon Heads Road that will disrupt busy intersections until mid-next month. From tomorrow (May 27), Barwon Heads Road...
May 24, 2022
Take-off wait for new Avalon airline
UPSTART airline Bonza is yet to confirm its first flight dates from Avalon Airport following delays with the new business's rollout. But the carrier's first...
May 20, 2022
Family-owned park sells to investors
A POPULAR Ocean Grove caravan park has changed hands for the first time in almost 40 years, with a property investment group to take...
May 19, 2022
Climate plan’s anniversary a cause for celebration
ADVOCATES, council and community groups have all lauded the success of a collaborative Queenscliff climate response, which marks its one-year anniversary today. Renewable energy infrastructure,...
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