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July 5, 2024
Community rallies behind asylum seekers with gift card donations
THE Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees (QRAR) gift card drive has concluded following an "overwhelming" response from the local community. The initiative called for the...
July 4, 2024
Community group seeks housing solutions for seniors
A GROUP of retired Bellarine seniors is working to find long-term solutions to housing shortages and rising financial hardship across the region. The group, presently...
July 4, 2024
Borough endorses third consecutive breakeven budget
THE Borough of Queenscliffe council has endorsed its 2024-25 budget, its third consecutive budget forecast to break even. The budget aims to address the financial...
July 3, 2024
Oakdene Vineyards claims Victorian Wine Show’s Premier’s Trophy
A BOUTIQUE vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula has been awarded the prestigious Premier's Trophy at this year's Victorian Wine Show. Ocean Grove's Oakdene Vineyards received...
July 3, 2024
Significant penalties confirmed for supermarkets that engage in poor behaviour
AUSTRALIA'S supermarket duopoly has been put on notice following confirmation from the federal government this week that it would legislate hefty fines for retailers...
July 2, 2024
Training program bolsters Geelong’s live events industry
GEELONG'S next generation of production technicians has been recognised for completing a two-part capability-building training program aimed at bolstering a live events industry devastated...
July 1, 2024
Fire Rescue Victoria seeks diverse recruits
FIRE Rescue Victoria (FRV) is seeking to recruit a new cohort of career firefighters who will be deployed to stations across the state, based...
July 1, 2024
More power for Minister, stronger code of conduct: Local government reforms pass
THE state government last week, with the support of the Liberal Party, passed a raft of local government reforms through the upper house. The reforms...
June 30, 2024
Australians falling short on veggie intake
Less than 7 per cent of Australians are getting their five daily recommended servings of vegetables, according to a new report from the Australian...
June 30, 2024
Barwon Health’s Stroke Unit achieves international recognition
BARWON Health's Stroke Unit has been internationally recognised for the quality of its treatment and care with World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels platinum status. The...
June 30, 2024
Portarlington Table Tennis Club bounces back after theft
THE Portarlington Table Tennis Club has enjoyed a triumphant return, just a week after losing most of its equipment to thieves. The club is now...
June 29, 2024
Community encouraged to nominate seniors for annual awards
NOMINATIONS have opened for this year's Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. The awards, established more than 30 years ago, celebrate the contributions and achievements...
June 29, 2024
Queenscliff vicar celebrates first year
THE vicar of the Queenscliff Point Lonsdale Anglican Church has this month marked the first anniversary of her appointment to the parish. Reverend Jo White,...
June 27, 2024
Queenscliff’s Nightide ignites winter with fire, ice and fireworks
MORE THAN 7,000 people descended on Queenscliff at the weekend for the second annual Nightide winter solstice celebration. Hosted by Searoad Ferries at the compound...
June 27, 2024
Queenscliff bookseller named Australia’s best
THE owner of an independent Queenscliff bookshop has been named Australia's Bookseller of the Year. Matt Davis, of the Bookshop at Queenscliff, was honoured with...
June 27, 2024
World-renowned whodunnit headed for Geelong
The world's longest running play is set to open in Geelong next month. The Mousetrap, a genre-defining murder mystery story written by best-selling novelist Agatha...
June 25, 2024
AI could revolutionise radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the key to developing more precise treatment plans, and starting that treatment faster, for cancer patients who are prescribed...
June 25, 2024
Gift of time: Community rallies to support couple’s heartfelt mission
A FUNDRAISER started by a bereaved Leopold couple has raised enough money to provide two hospitals with cuddle cots to support parents experiencing pregnancy...
June 25, 2024
Victoria Police calls for help to stop rising elder abuse
VICTORIA Police is urging community members that know or suspect an older person is being abused to speak up and make a report, as...
June 24, 2024
Leopold Lions Club ensures clear vision for a brighter future
THE Leopold Lions Club is doing its bit to improve the eye health of primary school aged children across the Greater Geelong region, hosting...
June 24, 2024
Study finds body dissatisfaction on the rise among youth
Body dissatisfaction is on the rise, with body image preventing nearly one-in-two young people attending school at some point, new research has found. Conducted by...
June 22, 2024
Donations pour into club after vandalism
THE community has rallied around a newly formed sporting club after it was vandalised last week, generously donating equipment and funds to help it...
June 21, 2024
Karate expert launches free self-defence program
A YOUNG woman with a black belt in karate has launched a free self-defence program with the aim of building a supportive community for...
June 20, 2024
Geelong, Carlton playing for a cause
WHEN Carlton and Geelong go head-to-head at the MCG on Friday night (June 21), both teams will be playing for more than AFL premiership...
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