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July 17, 2019
Driftwood comes together at Bells Beach
A CHANCE encounter between two strangers at Bells Beach has seen the birth of a new local brand, Driftwood Goods. For someone juggling a longlist...
July 17, 2019
Drysdale sports precinct plan released for comment
THE City of Greater Geelong Council has released a draft Drysdale Sporting Precinct Master Plan for community feedback. The precinct, on the corner of Grubb...
July 17, 2019
Borough seeks community feedback on reimagined project
THE Borough of Queenscliffe is asking for the community’s input on its reimagined Destination Queenscliff project. The project, which has undergone significant changes to incorporate...
July 17, 2019
World champion cyclist trains for Surf Coast Century
WITH only 65 days until the ninth annual Surf Coast Century, ambitious runners are setting their sights on the iconic 100km track and training...
July 17, 2019
Coastal trail route to be revealed
ROUTE options for a potential new coastal trail between Fairhaven and Skenes Creek will be revealed for discussion this week at consultation sessions in...
July 17, 2019
Ellie crowned champion at Gold Coast comp
BARWON Heads’ Ellie Harrison took out the blue ribbon 16 and under divisions at the 2019 Billabong Occy’s Grom Comp on the Gold Coast...
July 10, 2019
Best lawns on Backyard Blicavs
Do you dream of weed pullers, irrigators and fertilisers? Do you enjoy being outdoors and keeping the lawn in check? Does your mouth water when someone...
July 10, 2019
AGENTS WITH PULL
Anyone who has bought or sold a property recently will probably be struck by the range of marketing styles shown by property consultants. “The two...
July 10, 2019
Torquay Boardriders finest junior members to head north
Over the course of the next few weeks, Torquay Boardriders finest junior members will assemble on the Gold Coast for the Occy Grom Comp...
July 10, 2019
Aussie Turf Co launched by Coastal Group
REICE Godfrey and Sam Turner have launched an exciting new brand, Aussie Turf Co. Sharing a love for the outdoors, the handy tradesmen, who also...
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...
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