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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...