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March 13, 2019
Small Business Fair to be held in Geelong tomorrow
THE federal government’s Department of Jobs and Small Business is hosting a Small Business Fair in Geelong tomorrow (Friday, March 15). The event will be...
March 13, 2019
Shorten talks up better protection for farmers on the Bellarine
FEDERAL Opposition Leader Bill Shorten visited the Bellarine Peninsula last weekend to announce several changes to the way banks treat farmers. Mr Shorten and Labor...
March 13, 2019
They liked them apples at fun Grove fair
APPLES were the flavour of the day at an outrageously fun fair in Ocean Grove at the weekend. Ocean Grove Primary School held its...
March 13, 2019
Ladies tee it up in Queenscliff
MORE than 85 lady golfers from across the region competed in the Queenscliff Open Ambrose last Friday, including a three-generations team from Inverleigh. The Lonsdale...
March 13, 2019
A good stamping ground for enthusiasts
SALES and valuation dealers will be a new inclusion at this year’s annual Stamp Fair in Ocean Grove. Held on Saturday March 23, the event...
March 13, 2019
Lower power prices discussed during Taylor visit
Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson visited Adventure Park last week to discuss the Morrison Government’s energy efficient...
March 13, 2019
Henderson and Liberals inject $1.45m into hub
THE construction of a new Queenscliff Cultural Hub has received a $1.45 million grant, thanks to the Liberal Government. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson announced...
March 13, 2019
Locals learn about wildlife at free info session
MORE than 35 people recently attended a free information evening in Ocean Grove that taught them about attracting wildlife, and cohabitating with them, in...
March 13, 2019
IN BRIEF
Queens Park bridge remains closed NEWTOWN’S heritage-listed Queens Park bridge remains closed to all traffic and pedestrians after it was damaged by a truck last...
March 13, 2019
Shire amps up its funding for streetlight LEDs
THE Surf Coast Shire will tip in $100,000 of extra funding to complete upgrading of street lighting to LED technology across the municipality. Councillors resolved...
March 13, 2019
Skydivers jump on formation freefall practice
ONE of the world’s best skydivers visited Barwon Heads at the weekend to coach the high-flying locals who’ll be taking part in an Australian...
February 27, 2019
Aireys Twilight series wraps up for summer
THE last installment of the Aireys Inlet Twilight Market series on February 10 closed a highly successful season of markets, bringing in record crowds...
February 27, 2019
Report reveals dangers of drowning to those with ASD
A NEW report highlights the serious risk factors associated with “wandering” and drowning for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with children with ASD...
February 27, 2019
Applications invited for youth leadership camp
ROTARY have invited young people from across the Geelong region to sign up for a six-day leadership and personal development camp, which will be...
February 27, 2019
G21 travels to nation’s capital for City Deal assurance
LOBBYING body G21 Geelong Region Alliance travelled to Canberra last week to meet with senior politicians in the hope of negotiating the “glacial pace”...
February 27, 2019
Money-making horse to compete in All-Star Mile
CHESTNUT gelding Mr Money Bags has made the cut for the All-Star Mile by the skin of his teeth, voted in at the lucky...
February 27, 2019
Local guesthouse attracts range of international guests
A BOUTIQUE guesthouse in Torquay is attracting a diverse mix of holiday-goers, with recent guests including families from China and the US as well...
February 20, 2019
Modernise your interiors with Metricon
Conventional coastal home interiors often fit the cliché – a colour palette of white and blue, cane accessories, shell-adorned mirrors and a sprinkling of...
February 20, 2019
Marand joins Vestas at Geelong wind turbine hub
MARAND Precision Engineering has seen the way the winds are blowing and has signed onto be part of Vestas’ wind turbine manufacturing facility at...
February 20, 2019
City joins campaign to improve support for asylum seekers
THE City of Greater Geelong Council has called on the federal government to provide adequate income and support to people seeking asylum. Councillors have endorsed...
February 20, 2019
Andrews says rail duplication should be on priority list
THE latest list of must-do projects from Infrastructure Australia (IA) includes a better rail connection between Geelong and Melbourne, but the state government has...
February 20, 2019
Council sides with community on mall
GEELONG’S increasingly troubled mall has been splashed across headlines for all the wrong reasons in the last month, with council declaring the Little Malop...
February 13, 2019
Law and Boutier hold their nerve to win Vic Open
STEADY nerves at the right time saw two new names added to the trophies awarded at the end of the weekend’s Vic Open. Scotsman David...
February 13, 2019
Record number of swimmers compete in Wreck2Reef
A RECORD number of swimmers competed in the 10th annual Neville Richards Wreck2Reef swim, hosted by the Indented Head Yacht Club at the weekend. After...
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