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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...

Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows

A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...

Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves

THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...

Pro is no go at Bells this year

THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...

Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021

EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...

Coronavirus response pushes up BCH’s deficit

BELLARINE Community Health is blaming the coronavirus pandemic and the efforts made in response for its $2.8 million operating deficit in the past financial...

Community generosity shines in classic result

A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light

THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...

Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong

Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...