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Geelong mayor says overseas trip will inspire the city

CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood has made a spirited defence of Geelong becoming a UNESCO City of Design, saying the costs incurred so...

Villawood’s letters calls out family violence

THE latest arrangement of Villawood Properties’ giant letters in Highton has shown its support for a campaign against family violence. The “call it out” message...

Community initiative to give away free solar systems

SHINEHUB and Geelong Sustainability have announced they will be holding a ‘solar giveaway’ as part of the Geelong Community Solar Program. For every 50 households...

Filmmakers invited to submit works

CUT the shackles and let your imagination run free - that's the message to filmmakers on the Bellarine, Geelong and Surf Coast regions from...

Word is tickets are still available for Port event

TICKETS are still available for Portarlington’s annual literary event Midwinter Words, which is on July 21 and 22. The weekend will feature a full-day writing...

Neighbourhood house supporting the local community

WHILE the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House is a unique place for learning, the centre also supports a number of initiatives throughout the community. These initiatives include...

Out of This World fun at the Potato Shed

DROP into the Potato Shed these school holidays for Theatre 3222 4 Kids’ fantastic all new and original production of 3… 2… 1… Blast...

Fundraising items to go under the hammer for club

THE Portarlington Demons Football and Netball Club will later this month host its single biggest fundraising event of the year. The club’s annual Goods and...

Hear how dogs support mental health

A PASSIONATE dog lover and qualified dog trainer will speak in Portarlington later this month to share how the animals’ can support mental health. Melanie...

Free cat desexing offered this month

THE City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with local vets and Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS), will offer discount cat desexing, flea and worming...

Deakin project creates new reality at Eastern Beach

A NEW vision of Eastern Beach Reserve has been created by Deakin University and a group of visiting students from Colombia through a virtual...

Authorities warn locals to stay away from stranded whales

LOCALS are being asked to leave whale rescues to authorities after a stranded whale on the Bellarine was pushed out to sea. The Department of...

Opposition pledges boost to Youth Parliament

THE Opposition has made a pitch to Victoria’s youngest voters ahead of November’s election, pledging to raise the amount of money spent on the...

Drone used to assess storm damage at Apollo Bay

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has reviewed drone footage of the Apollo Bay foreshore, where recent storms caused significant erosion. Drone...

Parties pushed to do more for state’s homeless

VICTORIA’S peak body for homeless people has called on both major parties ahead of the state election to commit to major investment in housing...

Shire celebrates NAIDOC Week

PANELLISTS shared tears and laughter amid inspiring stories of strength at the Surf Coast Shire’s NAIDOC Week celebration at Anglesea. Corrina Eccles, Aunty Colleen Howell,...

Queenscliff set to host international students for annual camp

STUDENTS from 18 different countries will converge in Queenscliff later this month for a week-long camp. Thirty-six international students aged between 17 and 20 years...

Feedback sought on sustainable water

COMMUNITIES in Victoria’s central regions are encouraged to contribute to the Central Region Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS) review. Sustainable Water Strategies are long-term plans for...

Leisurelink wins at state aquatic awards

THE Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre has claimed two of the state’s top awards at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. Leisurelink duty...

City invites applications to community grants program

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Community Investment and Support Fund grants for 2018-19 are now open. The grants are open to not-for-profit community groups and...

Preparing young people for the future

This is the next in a series of editorials from members of the Barwon Regional Partnership in the lead-up to the next Barwon Regional...

Letters To The Editor – July 12, 2018

Fair wages

Torquay’s Star of the Sea makes sense for locals

Choosing the best aged care for a loved one is a big decision. Community nurse Suzanne Tatnell said that even though her job put her...

TAKING ACCOUNTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Next Level Accountants enjoy working with and achieving positive results for small businesses and their financial situations.. Unlike many accountants, Next Level offers the whole...