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October 29, 2020
A distinct wait: Next phase of Bellarine Distinctive Area and Landscape process delayed
THIS week marks the one-year anniversary of the Bellarine being declared a Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL), but the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the...
October 29, 2020
CFA urges residents to prepare for bushfires
VICTORIA observed Fire Action Week last week, and the CFA is urging Victorians to prepare themselves and their properties for this year’s bushfire season. With...
October 29, 2020
Water for our Future panel holds first meeting
THE Water for our Future community panel met earlier this month for its first online deliberative forum to help inform how Barwon Water manages...
October 29, 2020
Exercise sharpens agencies’ emergency response
EMERGENCY management specialists responded to a mock scenario of bushfires around Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast Shire last week as they put their...
October 29, 2020
Rotary reveals return of Ocean Grove market
THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has announced its summer markets are back, and will return this Sunday (November 1). It will be held at...
October 26, 2020
Melbourne’s ring of steel to be lifted on November 8
THE "ring of steel" around Melbourne will be gone in two weeks as the state government plans to align the coronavirus restrictions across the...
October 25, 2020
Gyms and pools to reopen for all on Wednesday
GYMS, fitness centres and pools will re-open in regional Victoria for people of all ages on Wednesday in the latest easing of Victoria's coronavirus...
October 22, 2020
Museum keeps going through relocation
THE Queenscliffe Historical Museum (QMH) is planning for life in its new temporary home while the Queenscliffe Hub is being constructed. QMH publicity officer Eddie...
October 22, 2020
Voting for council elections closes tomorrow
VOTING closes tomorrow (Friday, October 23) for council elections across the state, including the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of...
October 22, 2020
Study to examine Geelong’s industrial past
GEELONG will be among the areas examined as part of a three-year study into the impact of recent major industry losses in regional Australia. Led...
October 22, 2020
Coker wants answers about headspace delay in Ocean Grove
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker wants answers about a proposed headspace facility in central Ocean Grove, and says it should have opened months...
October 22, 2020
Curlewis golfers go yellow for Jarrod Lyle
PLAYERS at Curlewis Golf Club brought a touch of yellow to the course on Saturday to honour the memory of local golfer Jarrod Lyle. The...
October 22, 2020
Making a splash at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
QUEENSCLIFF business Sea All Dolphin Swims has made a splash at this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA), taking home multiple gongs including Business...
October 22, 2020
Get your AFL Grand Final Record at APCO
JUST because the AFL Grand Final is being held in Brisbane this year doesn't mean you can't get your hands on a copy of...
October 22, 2020
A step forward: Business and tourism leaders welcome easing of coronavirus restrictions
LIMITED household visits are now allowed and hospitality venues can host as many as 110 patrons in the latest easing of coronavirurs restrictions in...
October 22, 2020
Geelong Swimming Club makes finals of state awards
THE inclusive attitude and impressive achievements of the Geelong Swimming Club have been recognised with three finals berths in this year's Victorian Disability Sport...
October 22, 2020
Help create a Warm Safe Home during Seniors Week
CRAFTY types from across the Geelong region are being invited to take part in a hands-on arts project as part of this month's Geelong...
October 22, 2020
LitterWatch to support clean-up efforts
BARWON Coast is supporting an initiative to improve data collection from the many hardworking groups cleaning up the state. The Geelong region is home to...
October 22, 2020
Harry Taylor embraces the emotion of Grand Final week
GEELONG Cats veteran Harry Taylor is eager for his next appearance in an AFL Grand Final, despite having to wait nine years to get...
October 22, 2020
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust hails win at Geelong Business Excellence Awards
THE Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has been recognised for its stewardship of one of Geelong's most recognised places, taking out the Customer Service Award...
October 22, 2020
Coker wants more help to tackle food insecurity
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has praised local charities who are leading the way in ensuring families in the Geelong region are not...
October 22, 2020
Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine offers free membership
TOURISM Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (TGGB) are inviting all businesses in the region to take advantage of free membership to the organisation for...
October 22, 2020
Grants to protect and restore the Otways and the coast
COMMUNITY groups will be invited to apply for funding to help protect and restore native plants, wildlife, and coastal environments in the Otways. The Corangamite...
October 22, 2020
Hayden Miller to farewell bay 93.9
AFTER 10 years of waking up Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine on bay 93.9, Hayden Miller is saying goodbye. The out-of-control wheezing laughs with...
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