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Audit criticises worth of regional road barriers

AN AUDIT has been highly critical of the worth of flexible barriers on Victoria's regional roads, finding that while the barriers saved lives and...

Submissions extended for inquiry into road toll

SUBMISSIONS into a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s spike in deaths on Victorian roads have been extended until next week, and and a local...

Local projects to turn organic waste into electricity

GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria’s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government. The two projects will...

Hayley’s pledge for a Dry July is raking it in

AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident's pledge to go alcohol-free for half of July has already raised more than $4,500 - and it's not even July...

Rural Health Commissioner becomes permanent

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has welcomed the establishment of a permanent Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner, with Parliament supporting the legislation...

Mt Duneed school volunteer wins national award from EdConnect

MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School volunteer Deidre Moss has been recognised for her efforts this year with a national award from EdConnect. The charity, which...

Bellarine Bayside appoints new CEO

THE Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management has announced the appointment of Bruce Elliot as its new chief executive officer. Mr Elliot will begin the...

Footy returns to GMHBA Stadium, fans could return soon

THE 2020 AFL season has resumed after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic and footballs have been kicked in anger at GMHBA...

Geelong’s headspace services share in extra federal funds

Geelong’s headspace service will share in a $24.2 million federal government investment to reduce wait times and fast-track access to mental health services for...

Growing Suburbs Fund expanded to include Surf Coast

THE state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund has been expanded to include the Surf Coast Shire to support the area’s growing needs. The $25 million expansion...

AIRAR’s letters for refugees win national award

RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) have recognised the efforts of letter writers in Aireys Inlet with a national award. The national refugee advocacy organisation presented

Foundation supports Diversitat’s settlement program

THE Geelong Community Foundation has thrown a lifeline to a housing program run by Diversitat in Geelong. Diversitat is the local provider of the federal...

Bree’s all fired up about winning an electric heater

BELMONT resident Bree Jackson has one less thing to worry about while renovating her house after winning the Times News Group's "Stay Warm This...

Community champions lauded in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

COMMUNITY champions from across the Geelong region have been lauded in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List. They are among 933 recipients this year, which...

Couple’s historic effort awarded with OAMs

RESEARCHING a family connection inspired one Queenscliff couple to fully embrace the town’s history, and the pair have been individually recognised for their work...

Deakin staff want transparency during job cuts

STAFF at Deakin University are signing an open letter addressed to vice-chancellor Professor Iain Martin urging transparency and more information as the university prepares...

HomeBuilder help to build first house comes just in time

THE Coalition Government's HomeBuilder grants to encourage the start of new home builds and renovations has come just in time for one happy home...

Signing on for day of virtual action for #NoNewGas

WORLD Oceans Day was observed on Monday this week, and environmental activists took to the internet to show their opposition to offshore gas developments...

Sod turned at Stage 5 of Bellarine Springs

THE Bellarine Springs retirement village continues to grow, with the sod turned on Stage 5 of the project. Describing itself as "the premier retirement village...

Great news for Great Ocean Road authority, but wait continues for distinctive consultation

LEGISLATION to establish a new authority to manage the Great Ocean Road and its surrounding land and parks has passed state Parliament, but the...

Final siren: AFL Barwon’s senior football and netball competitions cancelled for 2020

THE siren has sounded on senior footy and netball for this year across the Geelong region, with the Bellarine Football Netball League (BFNL), Colac...

Surf champions design Rip Curl’s latest wetsuit

WORLD Surf League world champions Mick Fanning, Tyler Wright and Gabriel Medina have collaborated on the design and testing of Rip Curl's newest wetsuit,...

Local sports clubs eligible for grants

COMMUNITY Clubs and associations now have the chance to apply for two separate grants from the state government. Last week, Minister for Community Sport Ros...

Peace and security

Geelong Security Doors and Shower Screens are here to make your home secure and give you the peace of mind you need. Jason Pitt founded...