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December 5, 2024
A 70-year tradition shines on
THE Borough of Queenscliffe will celebrate the beginning of the festive season on Saturday (December 7) evening, with the annual lighting of the Point...
December 4, 2024
Big hair, big laughs, big ideas: Effie takes on Geelong
Larger-than-life Greek goddess Effie Stephanidis will bring her big hair, propensity for malapropisms and even bigger personality to Geelong Arts Centre next year for...
December 4, 2024
Housing affordability continues to decline across region
COASTAL towns are among the least affordable regions in Victoria and several local townships are now considered unaffordable for the average regional Victorian family...
December 4, 2024
Local initiative fights food insecurity during school holidays
A COMMUNITY-LED initiative aimed at keeping the region's children fed during the school holidays is preparing for its biggest challenge yet. Launched earlier this year...
December 4, 2024
‘Cash mandate’ to require businesses to accept cash for essential items
THE federal government has this month announced it will mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, such as groceries and fuel. Consultation...
December 3, 2024
Aussie icons gather for genU’s Big Night Out
DISABILITY service provider genU has this month hosted the 21st edition of its Big Night Out, a themed evening of costumes, dancing and celebrating...
December 2, 2024
Online study tackles loneliness and dementia
Researchers are seeking participants for a world-first online study investigating the role of social engagement in maintaining brain function and wellbeing. The UNSW Sydney's Centre...
November 30, 2024
Community rallies against gender-based violence
THE community gathered at Johnstone Park last weekend to launch the region's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, a global initiative that...
November 30, 2024
Vic Open returns to the Bellarine
THE Vic Open will return to Barwon Heads for a 12th year. Bellarine MP Alison Marchant visited 13th Beach Golf Links last week to confirm...
November 30, 2024
Bulk billing rises in regional Victoria
THE proportion of doctors' visits bulk billed across regional Victoria over the past 12 months has increased to 77.1 per cent, figures released by...
November 28, 2024
‘Hugely inspiring’: Environmental educator wins praise from Jamie Oliver
A LOCAL environmental conservation educator has taken home the title of Food Entrepreneur of the Year at the inaugural Jamie Oliver Food Hero Awards. James...
November 27, 2024
The SAFV Centre appoints new CEO
THE Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre has found its new leader. Kerriann Campbell-Jones, an executive with more than 15 years' experience in the...
November 26, 2024
‘Make the CBD great again’: Stretch Kontelj elected Geelong mayor
SRECHKO “Stretch” Kontelj has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong. Voted in by the city’s new 11-member council...
November 26, 2024
Employers urged to follow child employment laws this summer
VICTORIA'S child employment watchdog is urging local businesses intending to hire young people under the age of 15 over the summer holidays to ensure...
November 26, 2024
Share the Dignity seeks donations for Christmas appeal
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has this week launched its annual Christmas appeal and is calling on the community to come together to support...
November 25, 2024
Borough elects new mayor, deputy mayor
FIRST-TERM councillor Di Rule has been named the Borough of Queenscliffe’s new mayor. Cr Rule was voted in by her fellow councillors during tonight’s (Monday,...
November 25, 2024
Regional workers, communities to benefit from housing fund
THE Victorian government is taking steps to help house regional Victoria's workforce and assist regional businesses to attract workers, with a funding boost aimed...
November 25, 2024
Our Village seeks help as demand soars
LOCAL not-for-profit organisation Our Village is appealing to the community for assistance as its waitlist balloons to unprecedented levels. The charity, formerly known as Geelong...
November 24, 2024
Toddler Techno returns to Geelong
Toddler techno architect Lenny Pearce is set to return to Geelong next year for an underwater-inspired baby rave celebrating the 25th anniversary of beloved...
November 23, 2024
Costa brings his magic to Surfside Primary School’s garden
BELOVED television presenter and environmental educator Costa Georgiadis stopped by Surfside Primary School last week to speak with students about Australian Pollinator Week and...
November 23, 2024
Funding boost for Bellarine volunteer emergency service groups
THE community gathered last weekend despite rainy conditions to mark the Drysdale Fire Brigade's 80th birthday. The day was filled with a variety of family-friendly...
November 22, 2024
Boost for regional sporting facilities
APPLICATIONS have opened for a grant program aimed at upgrading and building new sports facilities, such as swimming pools, women and girls' changerooms and...
November 22, 2024
Town snapshot – Bell Post Hill
The size of Bell Post Hill is about 5.4 sqkm and has seven parks covering nearly 7.1 per cent of total area. The population of...
November 21, 2024
New music from Bella Deer ahead of Queenscliff gig
Indie-pop darling Bella Deer has dropped a new EP ahead of her performance this weekend at the Queenscliff Music Festival. The highly anticipated five-track Age...
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