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May 14, 2020
VTIC welcomes measures to restart tourism industry
THE state and federal governments have rolled out resources and funding to help businesses get back on their feet as coronavirus restrictions are eased,...
May 14, 2020
Innovative road safety projects sought
APPLICATIONS for the first round of the federal government’s $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund will be open until next week. Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson...
May 12, 2020
Victorian schools to re-open from May 26
VICTORIAN government schools will begin re-opening their doors to students in less than two weeks in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions just announced...
May 11, 2020
New COVID-19 respiratory clinic opens in Ocean Grove
A TEMPORARY federally-funded COVID-19 respiratory clinic opened in Ocean Grove last week.
May 8, 2020
Roadmap for easing of coronavirus restrictions revealed
THE roadmap back to life after the coronavirus has been revealed, but it is not yet clear when restrictions will be eased in Victoria. This...
May 7, 2020
G21 prepares for life after coronavirus
LEADING lobby group G21 is preparing for the role it will play - alongside all levels of government, business and other bodies - to...
May 7, 2020
Cancer cluster investigation to be widened
AN INVESTIGATION into a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula has been widened, and the move has bipartisan support from Geelong federal MPs. The...
May 7, 2020
Coronavirus tracing app not fully functional yet
THE coronavirus tracing app has gone live, and the federal Coalition has linked a possible easing of lockdown restrictions from as early as tomorrow...
May 7, 2020
What’s in your Bellarine Box?
A PAIR of Bellarine foodies are sharing their love of local produce through a new offering delivered to people’s doors. Bellarine Smokehouse’s Jason Smith and...
May 7, 2020
Coker wants childcare sector to speak up
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker will hold a virtual town hall meeting later this month to learn more about how the childcare sector...
May 7, 2020
Get the level of support your business needs
IF YOU are a business owner struggling with your taxes or wanting to ensure you take full advantage of the government’s support schemes, now...
May 7, 2020
#BuySurfCoast this Mother’s Day
Surf Coast Shire businesses are ready to help you spoil your mum for Mother’s Day. You mightn’t be able to take her out on...
May 7, 2020
Remote learning model going strong
PARENTS supervising their children as they hit the books must remember they're helping their kids switch to remote learning, not home schooling, says Jan...
May 7, 2020
Surf tales of Tal
Award-winning Ocean Grove photographer Tal Lemmens has spent the last five years mastering the art of seascape photography. Taking out 14th place in the Australian...
May 7, 2020
Online safety: safeguarding kids during the pandemic
YMCA Australia’s National Safeguarding Unit has developed a downloadable A3 poster with tips on how to protect children against online predators, as young people...
May 7, 2020
Painting for inner peace: artist Nikki Holmes shares her journey to canvas
When Nikki Holmes’ marriage broke down in 2014, she became a version of herself she never knew existed. With each sunrise came a wave of...
May 6, 2020
Tradie Talk: The tree carers climbing to new heights
QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson is proud to specialise in confined space tree care and removal through his business Climb Right Tree Services. Although Ben is...
May 4, 2020
Chocolaterie’s festival still rocks on this month
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is giving one of their most popular events an online twist as it prepares to present its annual Rocky...
April 30, 2020
Torquay netballers pass it on through social media
NETBALL has not escaped the continuing bans on sport during the coronavirus, but the Torquay Tigers are using Instagram to keep their spirits up...
April 30, 2020
Help foundation’s work shine brightly on Starlight Day
TOMORROW (Friday, May 1) is Starlight Day, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation needs your help to raise $1.3 million to deliver happiness to more...
April 30, 2020
Online service helps new parents
THE Surf Coast Shire council has launched online support group for first-time parents to support them during lockdown. The First-Time Parent Groups puts new parents...
April 30, 2020
Capturing the region during lockdown
Despite social distancing, Jan Juc photographer Ferne Millen is bringing the community together one image at a time.
Ferne, who has been a freelance photographer...
April 30, 2020
Borough embarks on live streaming
THE Borough of Queenscliffe’s budget consultation process will reach an inventive conclusion when council hosts a live and interactive presentation on its Facebook page...
April 30, 2020
Great Ocean Report April 2020: Moving through changes
WITH MARTY MAHER FROM GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES
