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December 17, 2020
Detached building approvals reach 20-year high
ABS Building Approvals data for October continues to show the positive impact of HomeBuilder on the detached house market with the highest number of...
December 17, 2020
Queenscliff puts call out for junior coaches
QUEENSCLIFF Football Club is seeking coaches for its under-19 and under-17 teams. The Coutas have a range of junior teams that require coaches, but the...
December 17, 2020
Growing Suburbs Fund opens again next year
THE Surf Coast Shire will again have the chance to fast-track some of its much-needed infrastructure through state government funding. Six months ago, the state...
December 17, 2020
Viva’s Geelong refinery welcomes $30 million federal lifeline
VIVA Energy's Geelong refinery has welcomed the federal government's decision to bring forward its production payments, and estimates the initiative will be worth $30...
December 17, 2020
Giulia Baggio appointed as new G21 CEO
G21 HAS looked to the City of Melbourne to find its new chief executive officer, and will employ Giulia Baggio in the role from...
December 17, 2020
Golden Plains Festival postponed for 2021
THE 15th edition of the Golden Plains Festival will not go ahead in autumn, but organisers are keen to see it return in 2022. One...
December 17, 2020
More solar rebates released
THE state government has accelerated and expanded the Solar Homes Program to meet surging demand and deliver immediate cost savings to Victorian households. More than...
December 17, 2020
Council’s plan to create a Smart City
THE City of Greater Geelong council has released the first version of its framework to drive a future for Geelong that embraces the opportunities...
December 17, 2020
Grant helps Coast Guard stay afloat
THE state government has invested more than $186,000 into the Queenscliff Coast Guard to improve its infrastructure and facilities. Police and Emergency Services Minister and...
December 17, 2020
Artists sought for Northern Bellarine Peninsula Arts Trail
ARTISTS are being sought to join the next edition of the Northern Bellarine Peninsula Arts Trail, which will be held in April. Event convenors Linda...
December 17, 2020
Ocean Grove’s fire services ready for summer
FIREFIGHTERS in Ocean Grove are set for this year's fire season, and are ready to handle the mix of urban and rural environments in...
December 17, 2020
Ocean Grove’s Santa Run cancelled
THERE will be no Santa Run on Christmas Eve in Ocean Grove this year, with the annual event called off because of the continuing...
December 17, 2020
Beach patrols to keep hooded plovers safe
CONSERVATION Regulator officers are now keeping watch at Ocean Grove and other beaches across Victoria's south-west to protect hooded plover chicks during their nesting...
December 17, 2020
Recession ends, but region still needs to recover
AUSTRALIA has emerged from the recession thanks to unexpected growth, but outgoing G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines has warned the Geelong region's economy...
December 17, 2020
Libraries invite readers to check out lower COVID restrictions
LIBRARIES across the Geelong region will have looser COVID-19 restrictions over the hotter months, in line with the state government's COVIDSafe Summer guidelines. Victorian Premier...
December 17, 2020
New deal gives better digital service to Swim, Sport and Leisure members
MEMBERS of the City of Greater Geelong's Swim, Sport and Leisure (SSL) centres will be able to make online bookings for classes from next...
December 14, 2020
New Cats on the block get their guernseys
GEELONG'S latest crop of draft picks have unveiled the number they will wear during the 2021 AFL season. The six players - a mix of...
December 10, 2020
Huge response to business recovery grants
THE City of Greater Geelong received an overwhelming response to its first round of Business Recovery Grants, where applicants will be considered for grants...
December 10, 2020
Fate matches Michael to perfect job
WHEN WDEA Works employment consultant Shari Philips made a last-minute decision to call into Scotchman's Hill Winery on the Bellarine Peninsula, she was unaware...
December 10, 2020
Pako Festa keeps calendar spot but will have new look
PAKO Festa will return in 2021 and despite the challenges this year has brought, organisers are excited to announce it will take place in...
December 10, 2020
Head Lice: Your Pharmacist’s Advice
Head lice is an itchy condition, affecting many people, in particular children, worldwide. While head lice may cause some mild irritation, thankfully the lice...
December 10, 2020
Break from golf reignites Eccles’ passion
THE golf bag has rarely spent so much time in the cupboard as it has over the past six months for Ben Eccles. Being in lockdown...
December 10, 2020
$1m investment to protect coastal environments
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority is launching a $1million investment to support the Wild Otways initiative via the Community Environment Grants (CEG) program. The CEG aims...
December 10, 2020
United claim comfortable victory, but importantly re-establish brand
WESTERN United continued its preparations for the 2020/21 A-League season with a 9-0 friendly win over North Geelong Warriors at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday. While...
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