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Vanessa pops in at Deakin open day

THE Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Vanessa fleet turned up to a Deakin Waurn Ponds Open Day on Sunday to engage with students about road...

Henderson announces rail crossing upgrades

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson announced upgrades to 12 level crossings on the Warrnambool rail line as part of the Turnbull Government’s $114 million...

Council approves design of western bike link

THE City of Greater Geelong has approved the design of the Better Bike Connections western link. At the community focus council meeting in Geelong West...

Charisse shares nursing insights

VFA Learning Geelong will launch their Diploma of Enrolled Nursing next month, led by medical professional Charisse Spence. Charisse is an experienced Registered Nurse,...

Applications open for Children’s Week grants

THE state government is celebrating Victorian children by holding free and fun activities as part of Children’s Week 2018. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny...

Deakin consolidates world ranking

DEAKIN University has consolidated its position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), edging two places higher to 211th position in this year’s...

Letters To The Editor – August 23, 2018

Don’t ignore your constituents

Youngsters dance to the top with Torquay Dance Academy

TORQUAY’S dedication to dance is paying off with three of Torquay Dance Academy’s students bringing in honours in the last month. Senior Jett Graham-Russell undertook...

Scheme adds insurance to camping sites

FOR generations, campers have sought access to private properties, farms and stations across Australia by asking land owners to camp down by the creek...

Colac Otway council briefed on farm lot rezoning

COUNCILLORS at Colac Otway Shire have been briefed on the potential of rezoning small farm lots to Rural Living Zone land. The briefing follows a...

EYEING the WEEKEND August 23, 2018

FRIDAY 24/8 Catch a ride to Portarlington Golf Take advantage of Portarlington Golf’s courtesy bus every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy their $12 lunch...

THE JOYS OF SPRING ARE COMING

It has certainly been a long cold winter and there may be more to come, but I have been busy clearing some trees and...

Friends of Punch comes to play

The current drought situation in Northern Victoria and New South Wales has brought back memories of the last years of the first decade of...

Setting bidding limits

GETTING a little carried away on an eBay auction may not put you in too much trouble, but getting a little carried away at...

Gen Fyansford has something for all

ICD Property and joint-venture partner Supalai are developing a modern 1000-lot residential estate in the Geelong region. Located just an eight-minute drive from the district’s...

More stages to title at the green

Stage three and four purchasers at The Green Winchelsea are getting excited and eager to build, with titles for both Stages expected to beissued...

COAST UNVEILS ARTISTIC TREASURES

The Surf Coast’s artistic community welcomed crowds into their studios across the coast to the hinterlands as part of this year’s Surf Coast Arts...

Grants support community involvement

ELEVEN local organisations have shared in more than $19,000 funding to support community, art and cultural projects and activities that enhance the quality of...

Pool tour aimed to sway shire’s support

ADVOCATES for a pool in Torquay have taken a Surf Coast Shire delegation on a tour of Melbourne aquatic centres, and hope the experience...

MAYOR’S COLUMN

Community Planting Day 10th anniversary Council thanks everyone who rugged up to volunteer their services at the 10th annual Community Planting Day in spite of overnight...

Albanese pitches a better deal for Geelong

LABOR says it will not throw out Geelong’s City Deal if it wins the next federal election, but will “enhance” any commitments that have...

Community to have say on playground’s concept design

THE local community is invited to have its say on the concept design and ‘feature piece’ of one of Ocean Grove’s most well-loved playgrounds. Kingston...

Queenscliff pupils lead the way in water savings

QUEENSCLIFF Primary School pupils and teachers are leading the way in water savings. The Bellarine school has become the 1,100th school across the state to...

Preps celebrate 100 days “old school”

PREPS at Clifton Springs Primary School celebrated their 100th day of school last week by going old school. Pupils and teachers dressed up as 100-year-olds...