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Psychological thriller gives audience the choice

What would you do when faced with the ultimate question – would you let your mother go?

Borough’s budget focuses on environment and facilities

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has earmarked substantial investment in public facilities and protecting the environment in its budget for the coming financial year. The council’s...

New weir keeps the fish moving

THE completion of a new tidal barrage weir and fishways on the Lower Barwon Wetlands will improve water management for the Geelong region and...

Revised rules for riverside camping must be enforced

FRIENDS of the Barwon have given qualified support to allowing camping on Crown land next to rivers but say measures must be in place...

Reprint of popular coastal flora booklets released

NEW editions of two popular flora booklets produced by the Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) have just come off the presses. The two booklets, Coastal Plants...

Avalon Airport not chosen for quarantine hub

AVALON Airport has been overlooked as the location for Victoria's new dedicated quarantine hub, with the state government this morning announcing its preference for...

Queenscliffe museum stays active during Hub construction

THE Queenscliffe Historical Museum is still in operation despite its new home now being built, offering some services and announcing the impending return of...

Shortlist announced for Geelong contemporary art prize

GEELONG Gallery has announced 28 works by leading and emerging Australian artists have been shortlisted for the 2021 Geelong contemporary art prize. The $30,000 acquisitive...

Local athletes win medals at The Aussies

LIFE SAVING athletes from the Geelong region were among the best of the best at The Aussies this year. Formally known as the Australian Surf...

QMF organisers still committed to November event

ORGANISERS of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) say the planned return of the annual event later this year is “certainly achievable” but it will...

Great day for a classic ride

THE Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride returned in strong numbers on Saturday. About 3,500 registered participants started and finished in Torquay, cycling along one...

Partnership to keep supporting borough’s businesses

TRADERS in the Borough of Queenscliffe will be given more support to do business through a council partnership with the Victorian Small Business Commission...

Bellarine marks ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day on the Bellarine was a muted occasion this year, with much smaller services than usual. Commemorations in Barwon Heads were cancelled entirely, and...

Deakin and state team up on water-based projects

DEAKIN University and the Victorian Government have splashed $22.1 million on a partnership to deliver a trio of projects in water management, aquaculture and...

State injects $50m to develop local mRNA vaccines

The state government is injecting $50 million into supporting Melbourne-based efforts to create and manufacture a mRNA vaccine like the Pfizer jabs being used...

A time for renewal: city’s budget to invest in community assets

THE City of Greater Geelong council’s next budget will aim to not only start an “unprecedented” asset renewal program but also chart a path...

Tigers prepare for top-of-the-table clash against Seagulls