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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...