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April 18, 2019
Visit to St Therese sheds light on Indigenous education
THE founders of the Wanta Aboriginal Corporation shed some light on their work to improve Indigenous education during a recent meeting of the St...
April 18, 2019
The older the better for preps
A STUDY out of the University of New South Wales has found children who start school in the year they turn six are more...
April 18, 2019
The winter of the shorebird’s discontent at heart of new exhibition
AN environmental art project created by 19 printmakers from the Anglesea Art House launched at Anglesea’s Surf Coast Art Space last week, igniting conversation...
April 18, 2019
A Day on the Green wraps up its summer season
EIGHTEEN seasons in and 470 shows under the belt, A Day on the Green has again reaffirmed its status as one of Australia’s premier...
April 17, 2019
Council officers to deliberate on Geelong’s post office
GEELONG council has vowed to consider all options for the future of the city’s former post office after an alternate motion was successfully moved...
April 17, 2019
Liberals launch National Women’s Health Strategy
THE federal Liberals have launched the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030, with more than $50 million in funding to improve women’s health in areas...
April 17, 2019
New Barwon Health CEO appointed
WELL-known healthcare leader Frances Diver has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Barwon Health. Ms Diver has held senior leadership roles for...
April 17, 2019
Locals fight for asylum seekers
CORANGAMITE electorate residents have banded together to call for changes to government policy for refugees and people seeking asylum. Locals launched the “Choose Fairness and...
April 17, 2019
Bellarine 24 will capture the diversity of the community
A TIME capsule of the Bellarine will be captured through photography over the span of 24 hours this Easter weekend. Four local photographers – Marcel...
April 11, 2019
From My Coastal Home to yours
Welcome to this edition of My Coastal Home. As the Rip Curl Pro approaches, the ocean and the air cools but life on the coast...
April 11, 2019
Female basketballers wanted
THE Surf Coast Basketball Association is looking to add dedicated female players to its all girls competition. With the new W19 season fast approaching, the...
April 11, 2019
Fox and wild dog bounty continue
THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty is continuing until October with Biosecurity staff being available on select days for fox bounty collections...
April 11, 2019
The Ballarat Great Outdoor and 4×4 Expo
The Great Outdoor Expo’s Exhibition Manager, Richard Hiscock has some great advice for all caravan and camping enthusiasts. “If you are considering taking time to explore Australia’s...
April 11, 2019
Community unites for World Autism Day
A GEELONG café which has been thoughtfully designed for people on the autism spectrum hosted a morning tea to raise awareness for World Autism...
April 11, 2019
Kids have a ball at celebration event
QUEENSCLIFF Football Netball Club celebrated its new netball courts at the weekend with a day full of activities for the kids. The Netball Courts Celebration/Kids...
April 11, 2019
Colac Otway seeks more residents
THE Colac Otway Shire is working with Rural Councils Victoria to develop a program which showcases the shire and demonstrates the opportunities for people...
April 11, 2019
TAC launches second short-film competition
THE Transport Accident Commission is encouraging Victorian film students aged between 18 and 25 to enter a short-film idea which features a message about...
April 11, 2019
City of Greater Geelong photo comp now open
THE City of Greater Geelong is on the lookout for photos captured by amateur and professional photographers to feature in next year’s COGG calendar. Each...
April 11, 2019
Local programs add GLAM to advanced manufacturing
THE Geelong Manufacturing Council is taking applications for two initiatives aimed at preparing young people for a career in advanced manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing is a...
April 11, 2019
Federal funds support future materials
TWO leading research institutes at Deakin University will combine their globally-recognised materials science and artificial intelligence expertise to produce lighter, stronger alloy for the...
April 11, 2019
A Very Big Bushwalk at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve
LOCALS are invited to take part in a Very Big Bushwalk at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve next week. To celebrate Premiers Active April, Parks Victoria...
April 10, 2019
Name the new primary school in Armstrong Creek
THE state government is giving the community the chance to have their say on the name of a new government school opening in Armstrong...
April 10, 2019
IN BRIEF
“Eggciting” Easter egg hunt WALLINGTON’S WRG will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 13, which will support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday...
April 10, 2019
Bellarine Bayside’s plans the focus of PCA meeting
IT was a full house at Portarlington Community Association’s (PCA) most recent general meeting, where members heard from Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer John...
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