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Doctors and dentists call for sugar tax

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is backing a campaign by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to introduce a tax on sugary drinks to tackle...

Take steps to avoid an electrical fire

WITH many Victorians working from home during the recent COVID-19 ourbreak and also spending more time inside as temperatures drop, the state's fire services...

Top of the class: Professor Debra Nestel receives Queen’s Birthday honour for medical simulation education

AN INTERNATIONAL expert in medical simulation now living in Barwon Heads has been recognised with the highest award in the Geelong region in this...

Fans allowed at Cats game as COVID-19 restrictions ease again

COVID-19 restrictions will ease further for regional Victorians on Friday this week, with all travel restrictions removed across the state and caps increasing for...

Every donation makes an impact

GEELONG Mums - and its sister groups St Kilda Mums and Eureka Mums - are supported entirely by the generosity of the community and...

Local SES units go shopping for gear thanks to AAMI

VICTORIA State Emergency Service (VICSES) units across Victoria’s south-west have received critical funds to buy essential lifesaving equipment as part of the AAMI Equipment...

Landcare Awards to celebrate volunteers’ hard work

PEOPLE in the Geelong region are being encouraged to nominate for the 2021 Victorian Landcare Awards, which recognises individuals and groups across the state...

Support register keeps in touch during COVID

THE Bellarine Community Support Register (BCSR) has celebrated not only a rare chance to all meet in person but also an award recognising their...

Onshore conventional gas industry to restart next month

THE onshore conventional gas industry in south-west Victoria is still set to restart next month, according to a recent update from the Department of...

Geelong festivals to be showcased in online music event

MUSIC festivals from across the Geelong region will be part of the lineup of a free online event next week featuring some never-before-seen footage. Hosted...

Victoria’s COVID-19 vaccine stocks topped up

Victoria is getting more supply of COVID-19 vaccine to help it respond to the state’s latest lockdown, with an extra 100,000 Pfizer doses and...

Sixth round of Safer Communities Fund opens

COUNCILS and community organisations are invited to apply for grants from a pool of $35 million to improve safety through round six of the...

Loosen up: Tourist operators urge more easing on COVID-19 rules

CORONAVIRUS restrictions may have eased in regional Victoria compared to Melbourne, but Geelong and the Bellarine’s tourism industries say the state government's “one size...

A day to give: Geelong Mums fundraiser needs your help

GEELONG Mums is urging the community to give generously next week to support babies and children waiting for essential nursery equipment and warm clothing...

IRBs ride the waves at Ocean Grove carnival

LIFE Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing teams were back in action for the second carnival of the season, which was hosted...

Cats set membership record

THE Geelong Football Club has hit a new club membership record, reaching 66,570 as of late last month. This number surpasses the Cats’ previous membership...

Local lifesavers honoured during National Volunteer Week

LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) has thanked more than 40 volunteers from the Geelong region for their huge efforts during the 2020-21 season. Coinciding with National...

Sustainable initiative for events plates up in OG

COMMUNITY group Repair Cafe Bellarine has set up a new initiative where event organisers can borrow reusable tableware kits for free. The Reuse Me in...

Contract awarded to upgrade Queenscliff boat ramp

THE pace is ramping up on improving Queenscliff’s boat ramp, with Drapers Civil Contracting winning the contract to upgrade the popular facility. The $3.7 million...

Wadawurrung oversee cultural burning to manage precious woodlands

WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners have conducted cultural burns near the You Yangs and in Teesdale as part of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Cultural Burning Project. The...

The time for vaccine hesitancy is over, Deakin expert says

The sense of hesitancy in Victorians about getting their coronavirus vaccination has dropped sharply, with tens of thousands rushing to get their first jab...

Anglesea COVID-19 sites to be stood down after false positives

THE four sites in Anglesea announced yesterday (Wednesday, June 2) as public exposure sites to COVID-19 will be stood down after two cases linked...

Local footy looks towards 2030

AFL BARWON and G21 are inviting feedback on a draft strategy for local football in the region. The Towards 2030: Strategy document has been developed...

PM announces Melbourne lockdown support

VICTORIANS under financial pressure from the coronavirus lockdown will be offered federal government disaster payments worth up to $500 but complex rules will apply. The...