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September 18, 2024
Wathaurong receives sporting grant
THE Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will share in more than $100,000 as part of the latest round of the Victorian government's Aboriginal Sport Participation Grants...
September 17, 2024
Boutique disability accommodation service recognised
HUSBAND and wife team Damian and Renee La Peyre have more than three decades of experience between them working in the disability and community...
September 16, 2024
Slip, slop, slap: Australians not doing enoughto protect against skin cancer
With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, the Cancer Council is reminding the community to protect themselves when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index...
September 16, 2024
New facilities boost Saints’ training
THE St Leonards Cricket Club is celebrating the completion of a $450,000 upgrade to the practice facilities at its home ground at the St...
September 15, 2024
National Wool Museum recognised for sustainable fashion program
LESS than a month after being named Australia's best regional museum, the National Wool Museum's biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program...
September 14, 2024
Foundation’s CEO to step down after historic term
THE Give Where You Live Foundation's long-serving chief executive officer will step down at the end of the year. After 13 years at the helm...
September 14, 2024
Geelong rapper nominated for prestigious music awards
Geelong's rising hip-hop star Fiston Baraka has been named among Victoria's hottest music acts as a nominee in this year's prestigious Music Victoria Awards. A...
September 13, 2024
Survey reveals widespread fear of cancer discrimination
Two thirds of Australians fear they will experience discrimination while receiving treatment for cancer, new research has found. The survey, commissioned by the Leukaemia Foundation,...
September 11, 2024
Music development back on the GRID in Geelong
THE GRID (Grass Roots Indie Development) Series music development program will return to Geelong later this year to provide the next cohort of emerging...
September 9, 2024
Consultation process questioned as local laws adopted
THE City of Greater Geelong council last week adopted a document aiming to update and future-proof the municipality's local laws, but one councillor has...
September 8, 2024
New chief to take the helm at Bellarine Bayside
BELLARINE Bayside has appointed a new chief executive officer. Scott Crabtree, who has been serving as the organisation's planning and environment manager since July last...
September 8, 2024
The literary festival that could: QLF celebrates 10 years with star-studded line-up
THE local community gathered yesterday (Thursday, September 5) evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) and the launch of...
September 8, 2024
Cosmetic clinic recognised for excellence
BODY Recon Cosmetic Clinic's (BRCC) focus on providing a friendly, honest and professional experience continues to earn the business rave reviews from its clients. First...
September 7, 2024
Victorian government expands school saving bonus
THE one-off $400 school saving bonus, announced by the Victorian government as part of this year's state budget, has been expanded to include more...
September 6, 2024
City adopts four-year disability access plan
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a new four-year plan to support the full participation of people with disability in the community. More than...
September 5, 2024
Renewable switch program charges up again
GEELONG Sustainability has officially launched the second edition of its highly successful program aimed at helping households make the transition from gas to renewable...
September 5, 2024
NBAC indoor aquatic centre finds designer
THE highly anticipated $40.3 million Stage 2 expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) now has a designer. At its meeting last week, the...
September 5, 2024
Dissatisfaction grows in Queenscliffe
COMMUNITY perception of the Borough of Queenscliffe's performance has experienced a significant decline over the past 12 months, dropping to its lowest rating since...
September 4, 2024
Geelong Arts Centre wins prestigious award
GEELONG Arts Centre has been named Australia's performing arts centre of the year, becoming the first venue to receive the prestigious award twice. The centre...
September 2, 2024
Views sought to shape city’s LGBTIQA+ action plan
THE City of Greater Geelong is seeking insights from the community on LGBTIQA+ inclusion as it begins developing its first action plan to drive...
September 2, 2024
Local pet care business honoured
FAMILY-OWNED pet accommodation and day care business Pets Country Club has been deeply rooted within the Lara community since 1996. It was a lifelong passion...
September 2, 2024
Honouring Australia’s forgotten heroes
THE federal government is inviting applications for the second round of its grant program aimed at recognising the service and sacrifice of the veterans...
September 1, 2024
Funding boost for local men’s sheds
APPLICATIONS have opened for the latest round of the state government's Men's Shed Funding Program, and Bellarine MP Alison Marchant is encouraging the community...
August 29, 2024
GBEA finalists celebrated
GEELONG'S business community came together last week to celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs and business leaders named as finalists in this year's Geelong Business Excellence...
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