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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...
December 10, 2020
Rare coastal acreage
Farming and lifestyle opportunities above 100 acres close to the coast are an absolute rarity in today’s market, especially in the Thompson Creek Valley...
December 10, 2020
Town by town snapshot: Torquay
The size of Torquay is approximately 34.5 square kilometres and has 3 parks covering nearly 1% of total area. The population of Torquay (excluding Jan...
December 10, 2020
Five trends affecting Surf Coast property prices
PROPERTY values here on the Surf Coast have held up well well during the COVID-19 pandemic. The median sale price for houses in Torquay is...
December 10, 2020
Red doors of Beav’s Bar open for business
THE red doors of Beav’s Bar have been shut for a long time, but Wednesday last week saw them open to the public for...
December 10, 2020
Grapevine: In the haus
Landhaus is a relatively new name in Australian wine, established in 2002, some 160 years after the property was originally established by settlers. Nevertheless, they...
December 10, 2020
Join the city’s new committee on sustainability
THE City of Greater Geelong has taken another step towards improving sustainability in the municipality, with expressions of interest now open for the City's...
December 10, 2020
Stan Grant headlines online G21 forum
THE latest edition of the G21 Stakeholder Forum went down the online path, with more than 500 people logging on Friday last week to...
December 10, 2020
Mask rules eased for COVIDSafe Summer
VICTORIANS now only need to wear masks in “a limited number of places” in a major easing of the state’s coronavirus restrictions, which came...
December 10, 2020
Geelong Swimming Club has triple win for inclusivity
THE Geelong Swimming Club has gone three for three at this year's Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The VDSR Awards ceremony, livestreamed on Thursday...
December 10, 2020
Brewing a cup of thanks for BCH team
SHARING a cuppa has taken on new meaning for the Palliative Care and Community Nursing team at Bellarine Community Health (BCH). The team received a...
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