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January 21, 2021
Another busy season as patrols rescue 104 people
LIFE SAVERS have had their work cut out for them following another difficult season with over 100 rescues performed locally. From November 1 to January...
January 21, 2021
Love from Lenny giving sick children a reason to smile
A TORQUAY mother has ensured the legacy of her little boy will live on through the Love from Lenny toy drive. Lauren Henwood faced every...
January 21, 2021
Beachgoers urged to look before they leap
Barwon Coast Committee and Parks Victoria have again teamed up to warn beach goers against the dangers of jetty jumping. Earlier this month, the Barwon...
January 21, 2021
The Borough has secured 24/7 access to life-saving equipment
IN THE event of a medical emergency the Borough of Queenscliffe is now more prepared than ever following the installation of two new automated...
January 21, 2021
Ross River tally doubles in less than a month
ROSS River cases have more than doubled this month causing health officials to voice their concerns for the region. A Department of Health and Human...
January 20, 2021
Cancer cluster inquiry is now open for public hearings
A DATE has been set for Barwon Heads locals to tell their story as the inquiry into a possible cancer cluster progresses. The Senate Community...
January 14, 2021
Developers give holiday annuals the boot
Traditional family escape comes to an end at St Leonards FOR generations families have been holidaying at a St Leonards caravan park but for many...
January 7, 2021
Five-storey building proposal divides Portarlington
A NEW development proposed by the City of Greater Geelong could see a new multi-level building erected along Portarlington's main street. The town's commercial strip...
January 7, 2021
$430,000 boost to create a more beautiful St Leonards
A SAFER and more beautiful St Leonards has been identified as a goal of the Morrison Government which has pledged $430,000 to the area. The...
January 7, 2021
Operation Barwon in full swing as Queenscliff heats up
WITH the Queenscliff boat ramp at near capacity Victoria Police and the State Fisheries Authority are reminding the public that Operation Barwon is in...
January 7, 2021
Record number of drownings reported across the state
ADDITONAL funding has been designated to Life Saving Victoria as a record number of drownings is reported across the state. Last week Life Saving Victoria...
January 7, 2021
Health Officer issues Ross River warning for Greater Geelong
RESIDENTS and visitors of the Greater Geelong region are being warned to protect themselves as Ross River cases continue to rise in the region. Deputy...
January 7, 2021
Life saving helicopter to be stationed in Barwon Heads full-time
SURF Life Saving Victoria will position one of two rescue helicopters at Barwon Heads Airport following a record number of drowning fatalities over a...
January 7, 2021
Geelong trio create a new software to assist with global pandemic
FORMER Geelong school mates have used the global pandemic to launch several businesses with the latest venture said to take the guesswork out of...
January 7, 2021
Borough teams up with Deakin for greater climate response
A NEW partnership has emerged between the Borough of Queenscliffe and Deakin University in hopes of achieving greater energy efficiency. The partnership aims to investigate...
January 7, 2021
Kennel Cough is the latest infection to spread across the region
EXPERTS have issued a warning about an infectious virus impacting dogs. Newtown Veterinary Clinic last week alerted the public that Infectious Canine Cough (ICC) or...
January 7, 2021
Local SES patrol NSW border as COVID returns
TWO of the newest recruits at Bellarine SES have headed to the Victorian border to assist police in protecting the state from another COVID-19...
January 5, 2021
Barwon Water confirms cause of 3-metre-deep sinkhole on Myers Street
A CONFIRMED break in a sewer pipe has left a three-metre-deep sinkhole along Myers Street causing State Emergency Services to attend the scene. Repairs have...
January 4, 2021
3-metre deep sinkhole interrupts City traffic
A SUSPECTED pipe failure has caused a sinkhole to appear on Myers Street with State Emergency Services first on the scene. The three-metre-deep hole was...
December 31, 2020
Skaters closer to gaining new facilities
THE vision for a new St Leonards skate park has been released for public comment after years of skaters rallying for better facilities. Skaters will...
December 31, 2020
Building strong foundations
A KEY partnership will see Geelong youths the focus of a program dedicated to building foundations for strong mental health. Chief executive officer of LifeChanger...
December 31, 2020
Emergency Holiday Help will now be more accessible
HELP across the region will be more accessible as the festive season proves to be a difficult time for many. The Give Where You Live...
December 31, 2020
Residents fed up with illegal fireworks
REPORTS of illegal fireworks in St Leonards have surfaced with residents getting fed up with the unlawful activity. Unknown offenders set off a series of...
December 31, 2020
City boosts local economy through commitment to start-ups
THE City has helped create almost 50 jobs through its commitment to support emerging start-up businesses across the Greater Geelong region. The projected job growth...
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