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April 12, 2022
Aboriginal employment plan earns state commendation
BARWON Water has earned statewide recognition for its employment program for Indigenous people. The regional water authority's Aboriginal Employment and Retention Strategy won the Victorian...
April 12, 2022
Colourful touch finishes big Bellarine road build
A MAJOR road project at Drysdale now has a touch of local flair with the addition of glass artwork added to its pedestrian underpass. Artist...
April 9, 2022
Second knockback for Drysdale townhouses
A TOWNHOUSE block for Drysdale has received its second rejection after the state planning umpire upheld a City of Greater Geelong (COGG) decision to...
April 9, 2022
Broadband boost for Geelong suburbs
GEELONG communities are among the big winners of the latest round of projects to improve broadband connectivity in regional Victoria. The Victorian government announced a...
April 8, 2022
Age is just a number for veteran footballers
GEELONG'S AFL Masters teams are getting ready to wind back the clock for their opening round fixtures this weekend. The Cats compete in the Masters'...
April 8, 2022
Grubbers win election promise
INCUMBENT Corangamite MP Libby Coker has pledged $750,000 worth of upgrades for Ocean Grove sports facilities if her Labor party wins the upcoming Federal...
April 8, 2022
Cats star and school students select Anglesea exhibition pieces
ONE of the Anglesea district's favourite sons Patrick Dangerfield was the judge of honour to select outstanding artwork drawn by local schoolkids that will...
April 8, 2022
Geelong signs Korea city deal
THE City of Greater Geelong (COGG) has formally opened a landmark agreement with the Republic of Korea's Changwon City ahead of a major Geelong-based...
April 8, 2022
Choir standing up for harmony
A BELLARINE choir will sing in defiance of war in Ukraine this weekend as part of a Victoria-wide protest against the conflict. Coryule Chorus will...
April 7, 2022
Report lays bare erosion threats to Queenscliff homes
STARTLING figures show homes at Queenscliff could become exposed to erosion impacts if coastline retreat continues at its projected rate. Local advocates also fear that...
April 7, 2022
Commentator hints at history-making Bells win
World Surfing League pundit Shannon Hughes expects experienced competitors to have the edge at Bells Beach's unique surf for the upcoming Rip Curl Pro. This...
April 7, 2022
Heats set for Bells classic
A FIELD of more than 50 of the world's top surfers is almost set to contest the return of the Rip Curl Pro Bells...
April 5, 2022
School students lead grassroots green festival
OCEAN Grove primary school students encouraged their parents, families and community to think differently about waste and recycling when a twilight event returned on...
April 5, 2022
Sea rises, extreme weather to threaten coast
RISING seas could threaten coastal communities and natural disasters would become more common in coming decades unless urgent action is taken to address climate...
April 2, 2022
Coast to benefit from another round of travel scheme
LOCAL businesses are set to benefit from millions of dollars' worth of tourism boosts after travellers quickly snapped up the latest release of a...
April 2, 2022
Quality field contests inaugural art prize
QUEENSCLIFF Art Prize has declared the winners of its inaugural event, with judges applauding the strength of more than 100 entries to the waterside...
April 2, 2022
Valuable lessons for young pros
GEELONG Young Professionals (GYP) hosted almost 100 up-and-coming arts and tourism mavens for a networking event with a panel of local industry leaders. GYP hosted...
April 1, 2022
Hungry Tigers set sights on 2022 flag hunt
TORQUAY Tigers footballers have unfinished business that will motivate the club for premiership tilts after COVID cruelled its 2021 campaign. Both the Tigers' men's and...
April 1, 2022
Candidates quizzed on climate ambition
CANDIDATES for the federal swing seat of Corangamite have outlined their climate policies ahead of this year's Federal Election. Corangamite Climate Alliance, a coalition of...
April 1, 2022
State nod for tireless Bellarine volunteers
A BELLARINE volunteer organisation says it's "overwhelmed" to receive statewide recognition for its crucial role in looking after some of its community's most at-risk...
March 31, 2022
Fears terminal would threaten green targets
LOCAL environmentalists have urged the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) to rally against a proposed floating gas terminal for Corio Bay amid claims the...
March 31, 2022
New Bellarine festival enjoys successful debut
QUEENSCLIFF’S newest music festival arrived to great fanfare at the town’s waterfront on the weekend. By the Pier festival made its debut at the Queenscliff...
March 29, 2022
Fanning to surf at Bells
Australian surfing legend Mick Fanning has entered the draw for next month's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The three-time world champion will enter the competition...
March 29, 2022
$10m apartment and cafe plan revealed
DEVELOPERS have revealed plans for a mixed-use development in the heart of Portarlington, which would also restore a former church hall at the site...
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