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Borough launches Coastcare group

THE Borough of Queenscliffe is helping green-thumbed locals protect the local environment with the launch of a new volunteer conservation group. Headed by the

MSO tunes up for return to Geelong

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to Geelong in 2021 with fine music, mesmerising repertoire and a spotlight on female composers and soloists.

Victoria’s mask rules to ease further

VICTORIANS will only need to wear masks in "a limited number of places" in a major easing of the state's coronavirus restrictions, which will...

Marking a year without plastic bags

THIS month marked the first anniversary of Victoria's ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags, and Plastic Wise Torquay has set its sights on a...

On the plate: Reconnect with food

Yay! Time to reconnect with family, friends but still observing the masks and hugs at double-arm's length! That requires strong resolve because we surely...

Nutritious products with a side serve of generosity

Torquay tradie Scott Mackinnon had dabbled in selling protein powder to a few gyms around town when he felt the urge to turn his...

Surfing to save the world

AUSTRALIAN surfers have banded together to defend Australia’s coastline and the surfing lifestyle from the threat of climate change. Surfers for Climate, founded by longboarding...

THE community has been encouraged to share their thoughts on proposed opportunities and solutions to transport and parking issues in Barwon Heads. Engagement opened last...

Asher to serve again as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher will continue as the mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, after she was re-elected unopposed to the role by her councillor...

Interest grows in G21’s virtual forum

INTEREST is growing in this year's online version of the G21 Stakeholder Forum, which is just over a fortnight away and already has more...

Spring to life: Clifton Springs PS upgrade to be funded in Budget

THE bell has rung for the long-awaited upgrade of Clifton Springs Primary School, with the school to receive $15.6 million to carry out the...

Deakin survey reveals lockdown’s toll on families

Australian families have opened up about the way COVID-19 has shaped their lives in a national survey.

Big build coming for Victoria’s social housing

THE state Labor government has revealed its next budget will have a $5.3 billion plan to build public and community housing across Victoria, with...

Victoria’s streak of zero COVID-19 cases continues

VICTORIA'S streak of no coronavirus deaths or new cases has extended to 18 days as of Tuesday this week, and there could be further...

Asher returns as Geelong mayor

STEPHANIE Asher will continue as the mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, after she was re-elected unopposed to the role by her councillor...

City to decide its mayor tonight

THE new City of Greater Geelong council will meet for the first time tonight (Thursday, November 12) to elect a mayor for a term...

“Ring of steel” lifted and looser restrictions coming

PEOPLE from Melbourne are visiting the Geelong region for the first time in months with the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions within Victoria. Melbourne and...

Two Blues and Heat contest goes down to the wire

HIGHTON and Newtown & Chilwell could not be separated after 100 overs of cricket, the teams splitting the points following a tied match. A half-century...

Grapevine: A point of difference

The tide of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to drift out and as the producers who came in to take advantage of the easy money...

City welcomes Working for Victoria employees

THE City of Greater Geelong is welcoming new employees to its workforce as part of the Working for Victoria program. The city joined the state...

Princes Freeway upgrades begin

WORK has begun on a $9.6 million project to improve the safety and the smoothness of the Princes Freeway at Geelong. About 14 kilometres of...

Great Ocean Food: Fit for a President

What a difference a fortnight can make.Since I last wrote the weather has turned from unseasonably cold to positively balmy, the Melbourne Cup has...

Werribee Zoo secures funds for elephant sanctuary

WERRIBEE Open Range Zoo is set for a major makeover that will include a new home for an Asian elephant herd presently residing in...

From the REIV CEO – Regional column

Real estate sector powers through The environment presented by Coronavirus has thrown up unique challenges to the Victorian real estate sector. Being under a harsh...