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July 10, 2019

DEAKIN HAS NEW MOVEMENT PROJECT FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM

Deakin’s Child Care Centre is seeking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to participate in an innovative project which uses movement to improve cognitive...

July 10, 2019

SECOND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD UP FOR GRABS

In a bid to recognise Torquay’s hardworking volunteers, many of whom fly under the radar, RACV Torquay has partnered with Times News Group to...

July 10, 2019

Lorne Film returns to Great Ocean Road

Lorne Film will return this month after a three-year hiatus to showcase a handful of never-before-seen Australian independent films. Locked in for Friday July 26...

July 10, 2019

Falls FESTIVAL 2019/20 dates revealed

With only 173 days until New Year’s Eve, Australia’s much-loved Falls Festival has released this year’s dates and locations for its fun-filled celebration of...

July 10, 2019

HISTORICAL DRAMA HEADS FOR GPAC

Two Aussie theatre icons will join forces this month to deliver the highly entertaining World War II thriller Diplomacy at the Geelong Performing Arts...

July 10, 2019

Geelong prepares for second walk in the park

MORE than 1,000 people are expected at Eastern Park this September to advocate for greater Geelong’s Parkinson’s community. The city’s inaugural “A Walk in the...

July 10, 2019

Baby bundles delivered by state government

COMPLIMENTARY baby bundles for first-time Victorian parents will come into effect from July 17, an initiative part of the Andrews government’s $213.7 million plan...

July 10, 2019

Winter no buzz kill in Aireys

AIREYS Inlet came alive at the weekend, with a series of Love Winter in Aireys events responsible for attracting a sizeable crowd to the...

July 10, 2019

Victoria Police launch Operation Safeguard Geelong

LITTLE Malop Street was a sea of blue and white chequers yesterday as Victoria Police swarmed the controversial  crime spot to launch Operation Safeguard...

July 10, 2019

COGG reverses parking price hike

THE City of Greater Geelong has voted to revoke its on-street parking fee hikes which saw prices increase by up to 124 per cent...

July 10, 2019

International visitors flock to regional Victoria

THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the latest results of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS), which show regional Victoria is...

July 10, 2019

Kebab shop owners on search for new location

PORTZ Kebab Arama Coffee House is searching for a new location to operate from after closing late last month. After nine years of serving the...

July 3, 2019

Metricon celebrates a win at the Master Builders regional awards

Metricon has again come up trumps at the Master Builders Association of Victoria awards held recently. Metricon’s Lawson and Bohemian homes, on display in Ballarat...

July 3, 2019

Stellar weekend for Surf Coast FC

SURF Coast Football Club enjoyed a stellar weekend with both the Men’s and Women’s Senior teams jumping to outright top spot on their respective...

July 3, 2019

Geelong’s tree climbing specialists

QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson went out on his own about five years ago when he established Climb Right Tree Services. Although he’s responsible for a...

July 3, 2019

VICHEALTH ANNOUNCES local Active Club Grant recipients

Victorians struggling to find time to exercise will have more opportunities to get their heart rate up thanks to over $750,000 in funding from...

July 3, 2019

First winter market for Aireys

Aireys Inlet is gearing up to host its first winter market for 2019 on Sunday July 7, providing a welcome outing for locals and...

July 3, 2019

PHONE-FREE DINNERS SEE WOMEN DISCONNECT TO CONNECT

Some people say technology has simplified our lives while others believe it has damaged contemporary society’s ability to connect face-to-face. Navigating through the chaotic hustle...

July 3, 2019

50 YEARS OF PLAY SCHOOL IN HEART OF GEELONG

The National Wool Museum has welcomed a travelling exhibition which celebrates 50 years of popular ABC TV’s children’s program, Play School. Filled with the show’s...

July 3, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND

FRIDAY 5/7 THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING The Woodbin Theatre will tomorrow night welcome The Book of Everything presented by Geelong Repertory Theatre Company. Adapted by Richard...

July 3, 2019

Ocean Grove teacher publishes self-help book for parents

Ocean Grove Primary School teacher Andy McNeilly has self-published his first book, Connecting with Your Kids. The proud father of three spent two and a...

July 3, 2019

Program supports refugees at Clonard

EDCONNECT Australia has entered into a partnership project with Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) at Clonard Secondary College. RESP improves the educational outcomes of students...

July 3, 2019

City wants more time to consider Local Government Bill

THE City of Greater Geelong wants an extension of time to provide feedback on the proposed Local Government Bill 2019, arguing it needs more...

July 3, 2019

Warm up with wine this Winter Shiraz Weekend

NOW in its fourth year, Wine Geelong’s annual Winter Shiraz Weekend is set to warm-up wine lovers on July 6-7 with producers showcasing the...