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Grapevine: Alternative varieties

Any number of trends have been accelerated over the past 12 months. It has almost been as common a refrain as those who were...

COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins

Both coronavirus vaccines slated for use in Australia have been approved and the first people in line are already being vaccinated, with millions more...

Colleges to combine for the Respect Cup

ST JOSEPH'S College and Sacred Heart Geelong, with the support of Leisure Networks, have teamed up to initiate a community footy event ahead of...

New trustee appointed at Kardinia Park

CLARE Amies has been appointed as the latest trustee on the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. Ms Amies has joined the trust to replace Libby...

BFNL fixture released

BY JAMES TAYLOR AFL BARWON has released the final fixture for the 2021 Bellarine Football Netball League, following the end of the club’s requests process. A...

New app connects community, culture and conservation

BELLARINE Catchment Network (BCN) has partnered with the Wadawurrung to develop an app that explores the Caring for our Bays species through the eyes...

Geelong’s first COVID vaccines injected

ELAINE Madden is 87 years old and she’d like to live a bit longer, thank you. That’s what the resident at Homestead Estate in Wallington...

Homes for all: State seeks feedback on social and affordable housing strategy

THE state government wants to create a strategy on how and where to build social and affordable housing in Victoria over the next decade,...

Take good care of your bones

The Australian population broke about 173,000 bones last year, and people of all ages are being urged to prioritise their bone health.

Peak business bodies demand no more statewide shutdowns

PEAK bodies for businesses in cities and towns across regional Victoria, including Geelong and Apollo Bay, have signed onto a letter urging Premier Daniel...

Lisa Neville takes leave of absence to recover from Crohn’s disease

BELLARINE-based state MP Lisa Neville will take three months of leave as she recovers from treatment for Crohn's disease. In a statement issued this afternoon,...

COVID-19 vaccinations in Geelong to begin

CORONAVIRUS vaccinations across the Geelong region will start on Monday, with those people in priority groups who are most at risk and who need...

Get a taste of Shakespeare this weekend

AFTER a challenging 12 months of performance cancellations and lockdowns, OZACT is celebrating a return to brighter days with A Feast of Shakespeare in...

New car parks completed at Waurn Ponds railway station

BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUTERS to Melbourne have more and better places to park at Waurn Ponds railway station with the completion of the latest stage...

Female president takes the helm at maritime museum

THE Queenscliffe Maritime Museum has elected the first female president in its history. June Negri was chosen by her peers on the committee to take...

Geelong to say hello, Dolly

Geelong's music lovers may remember Dolly Diamond from her appearance on the Geelong Arts Centre's livestream last year, and will have the chance to...

Coker and King talk Bellarine infrastructure

COMMUNITY groups from across the Bellarine talked about their infrastructure needs with federal Labor MPs last week, but the proposed Drysdale pool was not...

Wreck2Reef cancelled, IRONMAN 70.3 postponed

THE snap lockdown across Victoria stopped the running of the annual Wreck2Reef swim last weekend, and organisers have been forced to cancel the event...

Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles run in new format

INDIGENOUS communities gathered together on Wadawurrung country at Urquhart Bluff earlier this month for the annual Woorangalook Koori Surfing Titles. The annual tradition has now...

GFL fixture tweaked for 2021 season

SEVERAL changes to the final 2021 Geelong Football Netball League (GFNL) fixture hae been made by AFL Barwon, following agreements between competing clubs. The round...

Rip Curl magnanimous about losing Pro this year

RIP Curl's chief brand and marketing officer Neil Ridgway said the surf brand and the World Surf League (WSL) tried their best to get...

AFL Barwon still seeks GM

AFL BARWON has missed its own self-imposed deadline to find a new regional general manager (RGM), but does not expect the delay to have...

Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site

AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...

A taste journey around the world

GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...