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April 15, 2025
Storm-damaged Wedge Street beach access stairs replaced
WORKS to relocate and replace the storm-affected beach access stairs at Ocean Grove's Wedge Street wrapped up earlier this week, offering safer beach access...
April 13, 2025
Newtown doula helps families through loss
NEWTOWN'S Martine Renwick describes her comfort with death as a "gift", one she uses to help guide others through the fear of their nearing...
April 12, 2025
Easter fun blooms at Christian College
THE excitement at Christian College Geelong's Drysdale campus was palpable on Friday last week, as the prep to grade six students showed off their...
April 11, 2025
“Series of failures” led to Games cancellation, inquiry finds
AN INQUIRY into the shock cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has ultimately supported the state Labor Government's decision to withdraw as host, but...
April 11, 2025
One Nation enters Corangamite race
ONE Nation has also entered the fray in Corangamite, with candidate Colin Seabrook set to contest the Labor-held electorate at next month's poll. Mr Seabrook...
April 11, 2025
Popular Men’s Shed appeals for help to meet demand
ON MONDAYS, Wednesdays and Fridays, the St Leonards Men's Shed is a hive of activity. The group has occupied a small shed on City of...
April 11, 2025
Funding support sought to boost sports participation
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking bipartisan support and $10 million in funding to deliver the first stage of its masterplan for Ocean...
April 10, 2025
Torquay software developer joins Corangamite race
TORQUAY local and software developer Dr Harley Mackenzie has thrown his hat in the ring for the hotly contested federal seat of Corangamite, campaigning...
April 10, 2025
Local mum vies for Mrs Galaxy Australia crown
A NORTH Geelong mother will compete in a national pageant later this month and is using the platform to encourage local men to support...
April 8, 2025
New pavilion sets stage for a competitive football season from the Portarlington Demons
THE Portarlington Football Netball Club will move into its newly upgraded pavilion this week, following the completion of a much-needed redevelopment of its ageing...
April 7, 2025
Action plan moves forward as city celebrates progress
ALMOST 90 per cent of the actions outlined in the City of Greater Geelong's annual action plan remain "on track" for completion as of...
April 7, 2025
Borough re-evaluates community vision
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has announced a review of its vision for the community and is inviting feedback from local residents on their aspirations...
April 7, 2025
Candidates’ forum to tackle rising rents, energy bills
CORANGAMITE'S election hopefuls and their commitments to ease cost-of-living pressures for local residents will be put under the microscope at a community forum next...
April 7, 2025
No silver bullet for supermarket issues, says ACCC
COLES and Woolworths are among the most profitable businesses in the world and enjoy an "oligopolistic" dominance over the supermarket sector that is expected...
April 6, 2025
Navigating aged care system made easier with BCH service expansion
BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) last week announced an expansion to its support services for people aged over 65, giving community members in Clifton Springs...
April 5, 2025
Queenscliff to build resilience with new community battery hub
QUEENSCLIFF'S Monahan Centre is set to become a "resilience hub" for the local community during extreme weather events and power outages. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant...
April 5, 2025
Echoes of the ’80s: Amelda Wilde’s nostalgic Torquay escape
Amelda Wilde's approach to interior design is not about style. Rather, it is always centred on atmosphere. She strives to create authentic spaces that have...
April 4, 2025
Borough to strengthen ties with Queenscliff museums
THE Borough of Queenscliffe voted to strengthen its relationship with the municipality's museums at its council meeting last week, recognising these cultural institutions and...
March 26, 2025
Pete Murray is fired up for solo tour
Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will stop by Torquay and Barwon Heads later this year as he embarks on his first solo tour across the...
March 26, 2025
Dementia Australia urges focus on brain health
Australians are largely unaware that common health issues such as hearing loss, depression and high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia, new data has...
March 23, 2025
Geelong talent on show in state exhibition
The innovative works of three Geelong teenagers have been selected for Melbourne Museum's annual Top Designs exhibition, a showcase of bold ideas from Victoria's...
March 22, 2025
Creativity unleashed: North Bellarine Arts Trail showcases diverse talent
ARTISTS and venues across the Bellarine's northern suburbs will throw open their doors next weekend for the North Bellarine Arts Trail. To be held on...
March 21, 2025
Paul Barker to contest Corangamite for Libertarian Party
A SURF Coast Shire councillor who was recently successful in seeking re-election will contest Corangamite for the Libertarian Party in the coming federal election. This...
March 21, 2025
$40m NBAC expansion on track for 2027 completion
SCHEMATIC designs for the highly anticipated stage two expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre have been given the green light, and works remain...
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