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May 8, 2019
Geelong woman shares her story for PINK BUN fundraiser
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in partnership with Bakers Delight has launched its annual Pink Bun fundraiser to support Aussies affected by breast cancer. This...
May 8, 2019
Katie takes the initiative to attract young veterans to RSL
When Katie Reaper visited the Torquay RSL in January last year to make a financial contribution, she had no idea handing over a small...
May 8, 2019
Torquay family keeps up the fight against CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Ellie-May Jury makes growing up with a life-limiting condition look effortless, but hours of the bubbly school girl’s daily routine is spent managing cystic...
May 8, 2019
Queenscliff welcomes HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Queenscliff’s 360Q restaurant is making a name for itself in the live music scene. Having played host to travelling music tributes including Abba, Beachboys, Carol...
May 8, 2019
Sounds of Brazil CARRIED TO GEELONG ON THE WIND
Rising music stars Maximillian Rudd and Asha Henfry are locked in for Geelong’s two-day Windfire Music Festival this month, bringing the sounds of Brazil...
May 8, 2019
Bush Gothic coming to Portarlington for Celtic Fest
The stage presence of Melbourne three-piece Bush Gothic is unlike most bands associated with the folk genre. Combining elements of jazz, classical and Indian music...
May 8, 2019
Quad bike fatalities serve as safety warning
AS the farming community comes to terms with the death of two children in quad bike accidents recently, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is...
May 8, 2019
Circus Oz to return to Geelong
Circus Oz is preparing to make a spectacular return to Geelong this May with its new show, Precarious. Jampacked with the company’s trademark stupefying acrobatics,...
May 8, 2019
Geelong-based scientist leads groundbreaking metals research
SCIENTISTS from Deakin University and Spain’s Tecnalia research and innovation hub have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals (REMs), resources, which are...
May 8, 2019
Installation asks workers to reflect on safety
GEELONG workers will have the opportunity to stop and reflect on what workplace health and safety means for them at WorkSafe’s mirrored installation at...
May 8, 2019
Advocates want fairness and decency for refugees
CORANGAMITE residents have melded two projects to create a campaign designed to resonate throughout the electorate and put politicians on notice. The initiative combines Geelong’s...
May 8, 2019
City seeks feedback on golf facilities strategy
THE City of Greater Geelong is asking for community feedback on its draft Golf Facilities Strategy 2019-21, which would see the council not directly...
May 8, 2019
Cartridge recycling supports Surfrider Foundation
PLANET Ark’s printer cartridge recycling program has pledged its support for Surfrider Foundation Australia (SFA) and will donate one cent per of the printer...
May 8, 2019
Dan the new man for K rock Geelong
K ROCK 95.5 Geelong continues to attract radio’s best and brightest, with the announcement that Fox FM Melbourne music director and operations manager Dan...
May 8, 2019
St Therese fundraising efforts delight community
MORE than 200 people attended St Therese Primary School’s Mother’s Day luncheon at Torquay’s RACV Resort last Friday, marking another fundraising success for the...
May 8, 2019
Lighting up: senses heightened in Geelong
GEELONG After Dark (GAD) lit up the city on Friday May 3, with this year’s Heighten Your Senses theme embraced by all artists involved...
May 8, 2019
Torquay home to some of region’s best buskers
THE Easter holidays saw kids from the Surf Coast have a crack at competing in busking competitions, including Geelong’s Best Kid Busker competition presented...
May 8, 2019
A celebration of local football greats in Barwon Heads
The Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club hosted its second annual Captains Club luncheon on Saturday May 4 before its 20-goal win over Portarlington. Held...
May 8, 2019
Wallington CFA firefighter gets life membership
WALLINGTON CFA veteran Gerry Neyenuis has added another life membership to his growing list of honours and admits receiving this one brought a tear...
May 8, 2019
Tap in to Limbo at Geelong Spiegeltent
FOR professional dancer Hilton Denis, work is a creative adventure more than it is a job. Shooting to stardom after making the top 20 on...
May 8, 2019
Caring For Our Bays Conference hits Geelong
Host of ABC’s War on Waste program Craig Reucassel visited Geelong on Friday May 3 to host a conference aimed at encouraging businesses, project...
May 8, 2019
A sparkly pink afternoon in Ocean Grove
THE Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club (OGFNC) is hosting a Pink Day on Saturday May 11 to raise funds for Breast Cancer Network...
May 8, 2019
Henderson campaigns for road safety
CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has met local residents about road safety issues in Barwon Heads and Armstrong Creek over the past week. On Tuesday...
May 8, 2019
Cole puts Otway park pass on agenda
INDEPENDENT candidate for Corangamite and local environmental activist Damien Cole has proposed visitor passes be implemented to help fund the preservation and conservation of...
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