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April 9, 2020

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, April 9

AS WE MOVE into the second month since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, we continue to take stock...

April 9, 2020

Fardy Facts: Clean eating

Hi, I’m Sarah Fardy, I know stuff about science.

I did my PhD studies on pandemic H5N1 avian influenza virus at CSIRO. My project investigated...

April 2, 2020

Welsh Group is launching the new Armstrong Creek Town Centre this July

STAGE one of the landmark $1 billion Armstrong Creek Town Centre is set to open in July 2020. This stage incorporates a significant retail hub,...

April 2, 2020

Learn more about ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder that affects between two per cent to 10 per cent of children, with boys...

April 2, 2020

Councillor Column: Cr Trent Sullivan from the City of Greater Geelong, April 2

Helping hand AS THE coronavirus situation continues to evolve rapidly, I’m struck by the importance of staying connected during this time. We’re all feeling uncertain and...

April 1, 2020

Discover an easier lifestyle

More and more people – and families – are moving from CBD and inner-city addresses to new greenfields communities such as Armstrong and Coridale.

Why?...

April 1, 2020

Property market proves resilient in the face of growing virus threats

AUSTRALIA'S property market was in full health this over the weekend despite a noticeable lift in the risk of contagion.Agents declined to shake hands...

March 26, 2020

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, March 26

IT’S no secret – we are currently living through a particularly challenging time. It’s likely that by the time this column is published, the...

March 26, 2020

Keep meditation in mind

The basis for sound mental health is doing the basics of living well with quality sleep, nutrition and activity.

The existing restrictions mean we must...

March 26, 2020

Certainty in uncertain times with Kip McGrath

In uncertain times, it’s important to make sure children are able to keep up with their education, whether in support of the work in...

March 26, 2020

Looking after your kids all day long

Sian is a local mum of four with more than 20 years’ experience of working in early years education and childcare.

Last year, after welcoming...

March 19, 2020

Councillor’s Column: Bruce Harwood from the City of Greater Geelong, March 19

INTERESTING times indeed. A new viral strain has hit the world with such force that it has caused us to rethink how we live...

March 12, 2020

Mayor’s Column: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe, March 12

THE Queenscliffe Literary Festival has fast established itself as one of the hottest tickets in town for anyone with a love for the written...

March 12, 2020

Ocean Grove Real Estate: Send in the dogs

ANIMAL lovers across Victoria celebrated last week, with the latest renting reforms coming into effect. While it’s clear renters across the state are excited to...

March 12, 2020

Epworth HealthCare celebrates 100 years of care

This month, Epworth HealthCare celebrates 100 years of care. From early beginnings in 1920 as a 25-bed community hospital in Richmond, Epworth has grown to...

March 5, 2020

Mayor’s Column: Stephanie Asher from the City of Greater Geelong

MIDDLE ground can sometimes be an uncomfortable space to sit. The place between two passionate viewpoints is rarely a place of peace and tranquillity,...

March 5, 2020

New team and new ideas at the Grand Hotel Portarlington

There is much excitement around the changing of the guard at the historic 133-year-old Grand Hotel, proudly positioned front and centre in Newcombe Street...

February 27, 2020

Catholics – where to now?

AUSTRALIA'S Catholic Church will hold a Plenary Council in October, the first in 80 years. As part of the process of setting the agenda, the...

February 27, 2020

Mayor’s column, February 27: Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe

THE Avenue of Honour will soon be supplemented with new trees as part of a trial to plant Monterey cypress in the Avenue’s existing...

February 20, 2020

Signs you need oral and maxillofacial surgery

Anyone who has ever dealt with the pain of a broken tooth can attest to the fact that having a tooth problem can be...

February 20, 2020

Councillor’s Column: Cr Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong

Looking after student safety As the population grows and new schools open in Armstrong Creek, it’s absolutely crucial that all students can get to school...

February 13, 2020

Mayor’s Column, February 13: Cr Ross Ebbels from the Borough of Queenscliffe

Our free Wiser Driver course returns this March Wisdom may certainly come with age but, if you’re 60 or older, driving on our roads today...

January 30, 2020

Mayor’s Column: Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Ross Ebbels

Australia Day Awards Last Sunday’s community celebrations marked a significant date in our calendar as the Borough of Queenscliffe came together to celebrate Australia Day....

January 30, 2020

Sarah’s ready for race day

Here's the third exclusive column from Australian road cyclist Sarah Gigante in the lead-up to this week's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. It's race...