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Colac Otway resolves not to support “too big” Apollo Bay resort

COLAC Otway Shire Council opposed the development of a tourist resort near Apollo Bay at its meeting last week, citing its size and visual...

Outdoor fitness project in need of votes

The Rotary Club has applied for State Government “Pick my Project” funding to install the fitness stations in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, and voting...

Local playgroups to get funding

THE state government has announced funding for new community playgroups across the state. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jennyn Mikakos last week announced 50 playgroups...

The “Sporties” has something for everyone

AFTER undergoing a $2 million renovation, the Leopold Sportsmans Club is the place that offers something for everyone. The “Sporties” has expanded to cater for...

New laneways for central Geelong

THE City of Greater Geelong has endorsed the Laneways Action Plan for implementation by the Revitalising Central Geelong Partnership. The action plan identifies new laneways...

Loved local principal to be first of Iona

THE much-loved and respected principal of Clonard College, Damian McKew, has been chosen as the foundation principal of Iona College, set to open in Geelong...

Local G21 forum the best yet

THE Geelong Regional Alliance (G21) held another successful stakeholder forum at the RACV Torquay Resort on Friday. The regional lobby group that represents five...

Libs promise to duplicate Barwon Heads Road

A LIBERAL Nationals Government will duplicate Barwon Heads Road from Settlement Road through to Lower Mt Duneed Road. As part of this project, the level...

Malcolm in the middle of SCEG meeting

People interested in tackling climate change and sustainability gathered last Thursday for the Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) AGM at Bar 61. A spokesperson...

Creative Geelong podcasts give voice to creative community

A NEW podcast series by Creative Geelong Inc, in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG), hopes to shine a light on the...

Multicultural Geelong plan seeks connected and vibrant community

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has released a draft Multicultural Action Plan 2018-2022 for final community feedback. The plan aims to: • Increase Geelong’s multicultural...

Orange Door combats family violence

PREMIER Daniel Andrews joined hub practitioners and community members in Geelong on August 17 to launch The Orange Door, the new name for the...

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...