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April 10, 2019

WETLANDS REVIVED – A THRIVING HAVEN FOR BIRDS AND ANIMALS

The Geelong Field Naturalists Club regularly visits Warralily and are thrilled that four Bird Watching Hot Spots are now listed on the eBird Australia...

April 10, 2019

A HEALTHY OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE

Warralily’s new 7.5-hectare sports precinct, including senior and junior ovals, netball courts, a sports pavilion, community open space, children’s playground and car parking will...

April 3, 2019

Deakin partners with Netball Victoria

DEAKIN University has announced a multi-year deal with Netball Victoria which will see the institution become an official education partner to the Melbourne Vixens. Coming...

April 3, 2019

Tigers netballers ready to launch

TORQUAY’S senior netball side is looking to boost their chances of securing a premiership this season, locking in five ambitious players to its A...

April 3, 2019

NSW leads the way in obesity prevention

New South Wales is leading the charge in obesity prevention efforts, a Deakin University report card has found. The Food Policy Index (FPI) – which assessed government progress...

April 3, 2019

Outdoor experiences for the whole family these holidays

YMCA Anglesea’s School Holiday Program “Surf Coast Outdoor Adventure Kids”, or SOAK for short, is play-based and child-led. Our program is run entirely outdoors, each...

April 3, 2019

Portarlington railway rolls on

The Portarlington Miniature Railway was conceived by the Rotary Club of Drysdale Inc in 1995, which began the search for a suitable location alongside...

April 3, 2019

Enjoy the Hatter’s tea party at Kryal Castle

Who was your favourite Alice in Wonderland character as a child? The Cheshire Cat, the Hatter or Alice herself? Don’t miss out on immersing your kids in the...

April 3, 2019

Thomas and the Easter Bunny on track at Bellarine Railway

RIDES on Thomas the Tank Engine, fundraising trips and a visit from the Easter Bunny are exciting activities taking place at the Bellarine Railway this school holidays. Thomas the...

April 3, 2019

Easter eggs aplenty at Adventure Park

THOUSANDS of delicious chocolate Easter eggs will be up for grabs as part of Adventure Park’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Now in its 16th year,...

April 3, 2019

New director for Geelong word fest

Geelong’s Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival has a new festival director, with Rochelle Smith appointed to the role.

Ms Smith is no stranger to...

April 3, 2019

Tennis Geelong’s grand finals day

SATURDAY March 23, tennis grand final day and would you believe it – rain? Junior matches were delayed by close to an hour, bjust as they...

April 3, 2019

Deans Marsh road safety concerns canvassed

PEOPLE from the Deans Marsh area have outlined their wishlists for fixing traffic, pedestrian and cycling issues at workshops in the town last week. Regional...

April 3, 2019

An exhibition showcasing strength, courage and bravery

A NEW photography gallery in North Geelong is preparing to showcase 150 compelling images taken from the fields of war to the Invictus Games. Having...

April 3, 2019

A new partnership for Deakin University

AUSTRALIAN energy company ACCIONA has partnered with Deakin University to compete in the 2021 World Solar Challenge. A collaborative project, Deakin’s finest students and academics...

April 3, 2019

Fast rail group meets for the first time

DISCUSSIONS are being stoked about better rail services for Geelong passengers, with the state government’s Geelong Fast Rail Reference Group holding its first meeting...

April 3, 2019

Labor to match Building Better Regions Fund projects

SEVERAL infrastructure projects across the Geelong region are now locked in regardless of the federal election result, with Labor committing to support them if...

April 3, 2019

Federal funds to update region’s strategy for visitors

THE next strategic vision for the Great Ocean Road region will be funded through the latest round of the federal government’s Building Better Regions...

April 3, 2019

New online process for QEDAC Expressions of Interest

THE Borough of Queenscliffe invites members of the community to submit expressions of interest for two new industry and/or skills-based members to join the...

April 3, 2019

Self-storage proposed for Point Lonsdale

THE City of Greater Geelong has received a planning application for a self-storage facility in Point Lonsdale. The applicant has proposed the facility, which will...

April 3, 2019

Forums set to put federal election candidates in the spotlight

COMMUNITY members will have the chance to ask questions of federal election candidates at two forums held across the Bellarine. The Point Lonsdale Civic Association...

March 27, 2019

Cast your line with ease

FISHING enthusiasts across the state are now able to access the 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide from tackle stores in Victoria as well as...

March 27, 2019

Small swell delivers big family wins

SOUL Longboard Club hosted its second club day for the year at 13th Beach in Barwon Heads on March 16, dishing up fun competition...

March 27, 2019

Surfcoasters in fine form

THE Surfcoast Basketball Club’s VJBL U14 Boys team have knocked off the Corio Bay Stingrays by 11 points (39-28) in an epic showdown at...