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January 23, 2019
Cromarty is new CEO of Committee for Geelong
CREATIVE Geelong founder Jennifer Cromarty has been announced as the new chief executive officer of the Committee for Geelong. Ms Cromarty replaces Rebecca Casson, who...
January 23, 2019
Florence shakes it out at Mount Duneed Estate
ABOUT 20,000 music fans held onto each other at Mount Duneed Estate on Saturday as Florence and the Machine headlined the latest instalment of...
January 23, 2019
Locals cut back on energy use during summer heat
ACCORDING to results out of Powercor’s latest Energy Partner program, more than 780 households on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast have made promising...
January 23, 2019
Keep alert and stay safe around water, says St John Ambulance
ST JOHN Ambulance Victoria is urging Victorians to keep alert and stay safe at pools, beaches and rivers across the state following a startling...
January 23, 2019
Safe summer swimming stops sickness
WHILE swimming is fun and a great way to stay fit and active, sometimes germs can contaminate the pool water, which can make people...
January 23, 2019
Drop in road deaths should not spark complacency
A NOTABLE decline in 2018 nationwide road deaths with 78 fewer fatalities has been welcomed, but the drop should not be seen as a...
January 23, 2019
Tributes flow for Wilson
BLUES icon and Clifton Springs musician Chris Wilson has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wilson, who has played a major part in Australian...
January 23, 2019
Fake $50 found at local cafe
POLICE are urging local business owners and patrons to assess their cash before making transactions and/or accepting change after a counterfeit $50 note was...
January 23, 2019
CEGORR debutants both pushing for victory
THE fifth instalment of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will see the debuts of the Astana and UAE Team Emirates outfits, which...
January 23, 2019
Drysdale Tennis Club scores trip to Australian Open
Members from the Drysdale Tennis Club were invited by ANZ to experience a day out at this year’s Australian Open as part of its...
January 23, 2019
Teenagers help clean the beach
MOST teenagers slave over the deep fryer in a fast food store to earn some pocket money over the school break, but for 15-year-old...
January 23, 2019
Local surf athletes to compete in Interstate Championships
ATHLETES from Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC), Jan Juc SLSC, Ocean Grove SLSC and Torquay SLSC will today represent Victoria at the Interstate Championships...
January 23, 2019
Campaign on for headspace facility in Ocean Grove
CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has joined with Bellarine Community Health (BCH) to campaign for a new standalone headspace facility in Ocean Grove. Offering services...
January 23, 2019
Australia Day on the Bellarine
Looking to celebrate Australia Day in your local neighbourhood this year? Here’s a list of some events on the Bellarine this Saturday, January 26. Australia Day...
January 17, 2019
EXPERIENCE LUXURY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL AT QUAY2
Driven by quality craftsmanship and lifestyle centric design, JM Homes presents The Torquay, a bold statement in contemporary sophistication. Boasting a 7.4-star energy rating, this...
January 16, 2019
CONCERT TO FUND GEELONG’S REFUGEE PROJECTS HELD in Aireys
Aireys Inlet played host to the sixth annual Lighthouse Musical soiree on Sunday January 5, welcoming international musicians Georgia Brown and Tom Foster to...
January 16, 2019
SERVICE ABOVE SELF LANDS ROTARIANS in Nepal
Drysdale’s Rotary Club President Caroline Rickard said the motto of their organisation is ‘Service Above Self’, something she said three of their members exemplified...
January 16, 2019
State service to commemorate 2009 bushfires
THE state government will host a commemoration service next month to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The 10-year anniversary will...
January 16, 2019
Commission to improve quality of aged care
THE federal Coalition is talking up the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson saying the independent body...
January 16, 2019
Grants to get more people with disability to conferences
THE federal government has announced the opening of the National Disability Conference Initiative grants, with organisations set to share in $315,000 of funding. The grants...
January 16, 2019
Kids explore the sea this summer
KIDS explored the wonders that live in an around the mud during a Summer by the Sea activity earlier this week. Alex Giannuzzi from the...
January 16, 2019
Café aims to engage students and break down barriers
A TEACHER from Barwon Heads has launched a fundraising appeal to help Indigenous students start their own community café. Jess Lister is presently working at...
January 9, 2019
Scholarship opportunities for deserving FedUni students
SCHOLARSHIPS totalling $7 million are being offered to students enrolling at Federation University Australia this year, with up to 50 types of scholarships across...
January 2, 2019
T w i l i g h t M a r k e t t o l a u n c h i n A i r e y s I n l e t
Travelers exploring the Surf Coast region this summer can add a new destination to their schedule, with the Aireys Inlet Market scheduled every weekend until the end of January. Local...
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