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April 25, 2019
Grants available to realise youth summit’s good ideas
ABC HEYWIRE is calling on community organisations to implement ideas developed at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit by applying for seed funding through the...
April 25, 2019
Jayke proves he’s a cut above the rest
FROM meat room clean-up boy to now fully qualified butcher, it was Jayke Allen’s impressive work ethic that recently earnt him a rising star...
April 25, 2019
Thousands flock to The Drop
THOUSANDS of music fans took to the Torquay leg of this year’s The Drop Festival at the weekend, dancing their way into the balmy...
April 25, 2019
The Bellarine digs deep to support sick kids
FUNDRAISING events held across the Bellarine on Good Friday have raised thousands and thousands of dollars for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal. The Queenscliff Bowling,...
April 25, 2019
EPA approves abalone farm near Portland
ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has given the nod for a new abalone farm to be built near Portland. The application from Yumbah Nyamat is...
April 25, 2019
Trio to perform intimate concert in Point Lonsdale
CANBERRA-based songwriter Fred Smith together with Liz Frencham and Carl Pannuzzo will play an intimate concert in Point Lonsdale next week. Organised by the Lighthouse...
April 25, 2019
Almost 600 participants take part in classic fun run
THE Sheepwash Classic celebrated 40 years at the weekend when hundreds of locals hit the sand for Barwon Heads Primary School’s biggest fundraiser of...
April 25, 2019
Bell awaits its winner as swell looms to end event
THE Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach is building momentum towards its conclusion this week after a tricky run of swell at the opening of...
April 25, 2019
CLUBS UNITE FOR ANZAC DAY CLASH
The annual Anzac Day clash today between the Portarlington Demons and Drysdale Hawks football and netball clubs marks a big day on the community...
April 18, 2019
MORE FUNDING TO COMBAT DISEASE in Australia
The Stroke Foundation has welcomed an announcement from Australian health minister the Hon Greg Hunt MP which confirmed $4 million will be invested in...
April 18, 2019
Spiegeltent en route to Geelong’s Johnstone Park
company “Strut & Fret” has announced its inaugural season of the Spiegeltent Geelong, presenting a world-class lineup of cabaret, comedy and music at the...
April 18, 2019
Peebles Print Prize returns to Queenscliff
The Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop has announced it is taking submissions from Australian printmakers for the Peebles Print Prize 2019 (PPP19) competition. Following the success...
April 18, 2019
Wave of music to arrive this weekend in Torquay
There’s no denying The Drop is cementing its noteworthy place in the Australian festival calendar. Chasing the coastline and celebrating some of the nation’s biggest artists, the...
April 18, 2019
Applications open for road safety grants
THE state government is inviting community groups and local councils from across Victoria to apply for grants to boost road safety in their area. Minister...
April 18, 2019
Kristy Harris gets in the ring for mental health initiative
GEELONG boxer Kristy Harris is among 21 athletes from 13 sports selected to be the inaugural Lifeline Community Custodians, a program with the Australian...
April 18, 2019
Food businesses encouraged to cut down on waste
NEW research from Sustainability Victoria has revealed that a significant volume of food is being wasted in the state’s hospitality sector, while also highlighting...
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...
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