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December 11, 2024
Food system strategy needed to feed growing population, inquiry says
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry has called on the state government to develop a whole-of-government food system strategy to secure the state's food supply into the...
December 11, 2024
A new approach to the youth mental health crisis
A new digital tool aiming to provide local schools with the information they need to better understand the mental health and wellbeing of their...
December 10, 2024
Geelong council backflips on Australia Day stance
A SOLEMN crowd gathered outside City Hall tonight (Tuesday, December 10) after the City of Greater Geelong council passed a motion to begin walking...
December 10, 2024
Local graduates to save hundreds in student debt
AN ESTIMATED 38,000 student debts across the Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region will be reduced by hundreds of dollars, after legislation changing how...
December 10, 2024
Inquiry calls for local government rate cap review
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into local government funding has called for a review into the way rate caps are calculated but has stopped short of...
December 8, 2024
Bellarine carols events to delight families
CHRISTMAS carols will return to the Bellarine in the coming weeks as the calendar edges closer to December 25. The Ocean Grove community will start...
December 6, 2024
Government expands breakfast clubs program in schools
BELLARINE Secondary College will be the latest school in the region to benefit from the Victorian government's school breakfast clubs program, when it joins...
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
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
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
‘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
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 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 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
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 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 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...
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