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Letters To The Editor – August 9, 2018

No place for fossil fuels

Hey, here’s a chance to get a grant

THE state government is continuing its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) young people through the latest round of Healthy...

Government announces plan for endometriosis

THE federal government has released Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis to improve the quality of life of patients through better treatment, diagnosis,...

Final plan to manage horses on south-west beaches released

THE final plan to guide the use of a reserve on Victoria’s south-west coast is out, and has drawn a mixed response from the...

Backing the health of Victorian farmers

THE Liberal Nationals opposition has announced it will back the health of farmers with a $4 million investment over four years in the National...

Sell-out success for AIREYSISTIBLE

Over 150 people packed the Aireys Inlet Community Hall as part of Aireysistible celebrations which raised $7000 towards supporting local refugees. The Aireys Inlet Rural...

Focus on the fundamentals FOR GOOD HEALTH

I thought I’d keep this week really simple. I often talk here about overwhelm. About being overwhelmed about what to eat and what to avoid....

Captain Spalding coming to TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB

THE Captain Spalding Band is performing at the Torquay Bowls Club on Saturday August 18. While other cover bands “milked” their ideas dry until there...

Eyeing The Weekend – August 09, 2018

FRIDAY 10/8 Parma for a farmer For the month of August, the Frontbeach Taphouse & Restaurant has joined the Parma for a Farmer campaign. They will...

Pineapple in the wine and other flavour mysteries

Where do the flavours in your glass of wine come from? Whether serious or not, there are always questions like “when do they put...

REIV to fight “Nanny State” changes to rental laws

THE Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has lashed out at the government’s so-called ‘Rent Fair’ legislation, which is being introduced into the Victorian...

Rural Victorian towns on the rise

The skyrocketing housing market in Melbourne over the last few years has seen many buyers forced to look further afield for affordable housing, and its...

Fast track your new home journey with Welsh Homes

Good things come to those who wait, but who wants to wait for anything these days? According to recent research from property website realestate.com.au, the...

Entries open for Festival of Sails

ENTRIES have opened for the 2019 Festival of Sails, with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club hosting three Australian championships during the Australia Day long...

Outstanding Rip Curl employees honoured

The second annual Rip Curl Gala took place at The Sands where the efforts of outstanding employees were recognised in various categories. Staff donned...

BRIDGE OVER SPRINGS’ WATERS OPENS

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, helped by Clifton Springs Primary School pupils, officially opened the Bayview Griggs Creek Bridge on Friday. Click here for...

Police charge three with child exploitation offences

POLICE have arrested three men following a two month joint investigation by the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) and Youth Tasking...

Residents launch petition for safer intersection

CURLEWIS residents campaigning for traffic lights to be installed at a dangerous intersection have launched a petition. Local David Thomson started the “Better Traffic Management...

Bridge offers key link for walkers and bike riders alike

Bayview Estate can now get to school quicker after Griggs Creek Bridge officially opened last week. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville cut the ribbon on Friday...

Grove branch banks on disabled surfers

DISABLED Surfers Association Ocean Grove says it was completely blown away after receiving a $10,000 grant from Commonwealth Bank’s Ocean Grove branch. The funding through...

Community acknowledges end of the war anniversary

A COMMEMORATIVE event in Queenscliff acknowledging two significant anniversaries surrounding World War I was held last week. The Borough of Queenscliffe council’s Avenue of Honour...

Space Ukes rocket at Arcare Portarlington Aged Care

THE St Leonards Community Space ukulele group “Space Ukes” has been visiting nursing homes free of charge to bring music and entertainment to residents. Recently...

Work on Drysdale’s new $13.3 million centre to start

CONSTRUCTION of a new children’s centre in Drysdale will get under way this month. The work will start after the City of Greater Geelong last...

Applications open for Young Endeavour crew

YOUNG Australians in the Geelong region looking for an adventure that is out of the ordinary can apply for a voyage in Sail Training...