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August 20, 2020
Bellarine Community Health changes some of its services
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is making some changes to its services as a result of the coronavirus restrictions, but says it is still committed...
August 20, 2020
Coast Guard Queenscliff urges boaters to keep their lines up to scratch
COAST Guard Queenscliff takes boating safety extremely seriously, and is encouraging boaters to use quality lines. Good lines (or ropes) are not only necessary for...
August 20, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine is not a COVID cure, says RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is again urging Australians not to seek out or use hydroxychloroquine to “cure” or “prevent” the...
August 20, 2020
Barwon Coast shocked at rise of dog poo on its beaches
AN INCREASE in people along the Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach foreshores has unfortunately corresponded with a large increase in litter, including...
August 20, 2020
Times News Group receives PING grant
FUNDS have started to flow to regional news outlets across the country as part of the Morrison Government’s $50 million
STATE and federal Labor representatives on the Bellarine Peninsula say it is not up to them to find funding for Stage 2 of the...
August 20, 2020
State and federal Labor push back on call to fund Stage 2 of pool
August 20, 2020
Parfitt proud to play in Sir Doug Nicholls Round
GEELONG midfielder Brandan Parfitt is looking forward to this week's Sir Doug Nicholls Round in the AFL and hopes Nakia Cockatoo might be there...
August 20, 2020
City welcomes ATO’s decision to stay in Geelong
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has decided to not close its Geelong operations. The lease on the ATO's office was set to expire, sparking fears...
August 20, 2020
State government encourages more coronavirus testing in Geelong
THE state government has started a coronavirus testing blitz in Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo, opening new testing sites and extending the hours of existing...
August 20, 2020
Youth Council pushes for more civic education for young people
THE City of Greater Geelong's Youth Council is advocating for the creation of a program that teaches young people about local government. Junior mayor Farzana Hussaini...
August 20, 2020
Arts Industry Commissions to spur Geelong’s creative sector
THE City of Greater Geelong council has launched a new Arts Industry Commissions program (AIC) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The AIC program offers...
August 20, 2020
Future’s bright at reserves after lighting grants approved
SEVEN different reserves across the City of Greater Geelong have a bright future after the state government awarded $2.5 million in sports lighting grants. The...
August 19, 2020
City urges people to shop local with It’s Our Backyard campaign
Local businesses feature in a new campaign by the City of Greater Geelong council, highlighting the importance of supporting local people, businesses and economy...
August 13, 2020
Extra funds for headspace, Beyond Blue and Lifeline during pandemic
The federal government has announced an additional $12 million funding boost to make sure people across the state have access to 24/7 mental health...
August 13, 2020
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove presents Awards of the Year
THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has recognised some of the area's hardest-working members with its 2020 Awards of the Year. Lola Fisher from the...
August 13, 2020
Boutique home builder with bespoke approach
Leading custom home builder Gentrify is built on a solid foundation of the strong friendship, shared values and complementary skillsets of its co-founders...
August 13, 2020
Grapevine: Modesty is a virtue
Some grape varieties just aren’t meant to be grand, noble wines capable of aging for decades in the cellar.
Early in our development as a...
August 13, 2020
Help for depression and anxiety
WITH HEROES HOME DOCTOR
Depression and anxiety is more common than we are aware.
Many suffer internally, unsure what is happening to them, struggling on a...
August 13, 2020
Preps celebrate 100 days of school
SOME of the youngest pupils at schools across the Surf Coast region have reached the significant milestone of 100 days of Prep, and celebrated...
August 13, 2020
Free sessional kinder extended
ALL kinder in Victoria will be free for Term 3 and children will be supported to learn from home through a relief package just...
August 13, 2020
Geelong Conference Centre set for inspired transformation under new owner
Prominent property developer BEKL has announced its acquisition of the Geelong Conference Centre, with redevelopment plans that will see the site transformed into Geelong’s...
August 13, 2020
Geelong tourist operators grapple with return of Stage 3 restrictions
THE impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt locally, with many Geelong businesses shutting up shop with the return of the stage...
August 13, 2020
My Big Catch: COVID lockdown – what it means for some
HERE we are in COVID lockdown. While we are only in Stage 3, those in Melbourne who are in Stage 4 are doing it...
August 13, 2020
