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Volunteers needed for Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Project

THE Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House is undertaking a project to assess the interests and needs of the local community and is on the lookout for...

Geelong community solar powers up

RESIDENTS living in Geelong’s Multicultural Aged Care Centre Services (MACS) will soon have access to cheaper energy, thanks to a 520-panel solar project funded...

Villawood furnishes the Encompass winter appeal

GEELONG not-for-profit organisation Encompass says items donated by Villawood Properties have been taken up immediately by Geelong’s needy. The collection from several of the developer’s...

Young leader sought to represent the region

YOUNG leaders from across the state's south-west have been invited to apply to be a delegate at a major regional conference to be held...

Partnership bridges the gap with sustainable solution

A HIGHLY sustainable bridge reinforced with carbon fibre made in Geelong could one day become commonplace across Australia. To encourage sustainable innovation, the City of...

EPA busts Moolap business over recyclables fire

BURNING industrial waste blamed on a discarded cigarette has cost a Moolap company nearly $8,000 in fines. Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) fined VTA Pty...

Colac Otway seeks input on Australia Day event

THE Colac Otway Shire is reaching out to the community to help shape Australia Day festivities for next year and into the future. At last...

Little heroes to put on a fundraiser

A PAIR of passionate mothers have joined forces to put on a fundraiser next month for organisations close to their hearts. The Help 4 Little...

Letters To The Editor – July 26, 2018

Love the game

Seagulls say “I do” at mock wedding

BARWON Heads Football and Netball Club recently invited guests to their last player’s function of the year – The 2018 Mock Wedding. The event proved...

Study cautions against total rabbit removal

RABBITS have a long and notorious association with the Geelong region, but a new study from Deakin University suggests removing them all could be...

Eyeing the Weekend – July 26, 2018

FRIDAY 27/7 

Retail investment with upside

WITH the coastal hamlet of St Leonards transitioning from its historic holiday-village image to an increasingly resident-based community, businesses and investment in this burgeoning...

Local Builder Hamlan celebrates 35 years

Hamlan, Geelong’s biggest locally owned and operated builder, is celebrating 35 years of building homes across Geelong and the Surf Coast. Hamlan started in Anglesea...

Help plan a spectacular Christmas at Warralily

For a dedicated group of Warralily residents, July signifies the start of planning to bring a spectacular Christmas event to more than 6,000 locals...

Locals caring for locals – OPSM Waurn Ponds

Local optometrist Hayley Birch has lived in Torquay all her life and loves caring for the eyes of her community. Graduating amongst the inaugural optometry...

For all things outdoor cooking – about barbeques & fireplaces

The about barbeques & fireplaces team has always had barbecues in place since day one. With most people now preferring to at least do the...

Your gateway for professional maintenance – Gateway Automotive

Gateway Automotive was established in 1999 at its existing site in Leopold. Director Paul Hayden has many longterm clientele to thank for his longevity and...

Unwind at timeless beauty spa – Timeless Skin Laser & Beauty Spa

When Vicki McGinty took over the management of Timeless Skin Laser & Beauty Spa, time started standing still. “In today’s hectic world, we all deserve...

Creating a positive state of mind – Upstate Yoga

It’s been almost 10 years since Gail and Charelle opened their doors, and the sisters have never been more excited and passionate about their...

Community mental health and wellbeing services – Bellarine Peninsula Psychology

Bellarine Peninsula Psychology provides mental health and wellbeing services for the community in a boutique clinic in Ocean Grove. Having worked in elite sport both...

Find your fashion just next door – Just Next Door

Time flies when you’re having fun, they say. And that certainly is the case for Jayne Sedgmen, owner of clothing boutique Just Next Door...

Staying on point with surf trends – Surf Junction

Surf Junction in Drysdale really is more than just a surf shop. Proudly locally owned and operated for more than nine years, this contemporary fashion...

Medical Skin Clinic Australia celebrates milestone – Medical Skin Clinic

July is an exciting month for Medical Skin Clinic Australia, as they celebrate their fourth birthday they welcome back owner Dr Caroline Taylor-Walker from maternity...