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June 19, 2019
Surf Coast’s creativity powers the region’s economy
THE Surf Coast’s creative jobs are being highlighted as an example of one of the industries that will drive the economic future of regional...
June 19, 2019
Regions talk cross-border collaboration
REGIONAL leaders from Victoria’s south west and South Australia’s eastern regions have begun conversations to prioritise greater collaboration and economic development across the Victorian...
June 19, 2019
City touts fast rail within six years
AN AMBITIOUS report being touted by the City of Greater Geelong claims a fast rail service connecting Melbourne to Geelong could be up and...
June 19, 2019
Environmental projects encouraged to nominate
PARKS Victoria has used World Environment Day to encourage community members who are undertaking projects that are dedicated towards improving the environment and human...
June 19, 2019
Bellarine footy clubs among submissions for council funding
A CITY of Greater Geelong Council panel is considering more than 50 submissions on a range of topics relating to the 2019 20 Budget...
June 19, 2019
Pencil in the date for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail
THE region’s buzzing creative community will open their studio doors this August as part of the eighth annual Surf Coast Arts Trail. Locked in for...
June 19, 2019
Sing along with the Coryule Chorus during an open rehearsal
THE Coryule Chorus Community choir will hold its second open rehearsal next week, after the first one last year received such a positive response...
June 19, 2019
Bellarine Railway services to return later this month following major works
THE Bellarine Railway is undergoing major works that will see the heritage service return at the end of this month with a new timetable. Acting...
June 19, 2019
Shire encourages people to power up with solar
WITH the Victorian Government re-opening rebates for rooftop solar next month, the Surf Coast Shire says it’s an ideal time for residents and businesses...
June 19, 2019
Bellarine Peninsula Coastal Trail forum on tomorrow
THE future development in the “green wedge” between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove will be the focus of a public forum tomorrow (Friday). Organised by...
June 12, 2019
Welsh Homes goes
Need to re-visit the display home but can’t make the time? Or, looking to plan your trip before you head out? Innovative 3D tours from...
June 12, 2019
VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES TURN 30!
It’s Villawood’s birthday! If you’ve driven along the Geelong Ring Road the past few weeks, you may have noticed our new letters on the...
June 12, 2019
Working with Surf Coast Landscapes leads to great outdoors
A LOVE of the outdoors has seen husband and wife Steve Carnell and Nina Ethell take on their own landscaping venture, Surf Coast Landscapes. Based...
June 12, 2019
Reasons to go dry THIS JULY
The Cancer Council is calling on Victorians to temporarily quit booze next month to raise funds for its 13 11 20 support line which...
June 12, 2019
QUEEN of COLOUR ready for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail
Exaggerated brush strokes, vivid colours and sinuous linework each play a fundamental role in the development of Rowena Martinich’s large-scale public artworks. Whether her pieces...
June 12, 2019
Torquay baker crowned WEDDING CAKE Designer of the Year
Zoe Corstorphan has never considered herself as a creative person, but since winning Wedding Cake Designer of the Year at the Geelong Wedding Business...
June 12, 2019
FRANKIE VALLI AND BEACH BOYS HEAD FOR 360Q
A new entertainment experience titled Frankie Valli and Beach Boys will delight audiences at Queenscliff’s 360Q on Saturday June 22. After spending many decades taking...
June 12, 2019
EYEING THE WEEKEND
FRIDAY 14/6 KITES FLY IN Geelong band The Kite Machine will perform at the Barwon Club Hotel this Friday to celebrate the release of their...
June 12, 2019
ARTISTS EMERGE: MDRN LOVE encourages local artists to apply for grants
The Queenscliff Music Festival’s “Emerging Artist Grant” (EAG) is returning for its ninth year, offering local talents the opportunity to expand their reach and...
June 12, 2019
Sustainability and fashion ARE IN THE BAG AT PROJECT TEN
Geelong sustainability brand Project Ten has launched its inaugural range of reusable bags made using plastic bottles retrieved from landfill. Dubbed the “Recycled Range”, Project...
June 12, 2019
Funding to reform recycling industry
THE state government has announced a Recycling Industry Reform package of $34.9 million to further strengthen the waste and recycling sector. The package came in...
June 12, 2019
Online tool to help collate whale sightings
A NEW online tool has been launched for citizen scientists and casual whale watchers along the Victorian coast to contribute sightings and photographs to...
June 12, 2019
The wait begins for the 50-Year Storm
THE wait is officially on for this year’s Bells Beach 50-Year Storm Invitational, with voting closed and a line-up of 30 surfers chosen. Organisers received...
June 12, 2019
Thousands head to Portarlington to share Celtic spirit
THE Celtic spirit was alive and well at the weekend when thousands of people converged on Portarlington to share music and laughter. The National Celtic...
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