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Geelong celebrates NDIS turning 5

THE National Disability Insurance Schemen (NDIS) has turned five, and some of its users celebrated the occasion in Geelong earlier this month. The Barwon region...

Surf Coast rides high in ratepayers’ survey

THE Surf Coast Shire has again bettered the state average in the state government’s Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The municipality’s overall 2018 rating of...

Satisfaction rises in Colac Otway Shire

COMMUNITY satisfaction with the performance of the Colac Otway Shire has jumped to just below the state average for comparable councils across the state. The...

Seagulls continue to dominate Battle

BARWON Heads continued its recent Battle of the Bridge domination when it beat Ocean Grove at the weekend. The Seagulls defeated the Grubbers by 26...

My Health Record opt-out period begins

EVERY Australian as of this week can choose not to have an online summary of their health information created, but Australia’s peak body for...

Federal funds granted to community projects

FIVE projects across the Geelong region will share in $274,000 under round two of the Building Better Regions Fund’s Community Investment stream. The funding was...

Skills on show as kids enjoy barbecue

SOME amazing skate and scooter skills were on display as Neighbourhood Watch Leopold volunteers cooked a barbecue for young locals on the weekend. NHW volunteers...

Borough celebrates 10 years of community planting

THE Borough of Queenscliffe’s 2018 Community Planting Day later this month will mark 10 consecutive years of community planting in the borough. “Ten years of...

Patrols to protect whales have begun

A DEPARTMENT of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) compliance operation to protect whales along the south-west coast has begun, and will closely monitor...

Funding to protect Indigenous biodiversity and cultural heritage

TO COINCIDE with NAIDOC Week, the federal government will invest close to $770,000 to support the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to protect biodiversity and cultural...

From Edinburgh to Armstrong Creek: Warralily has new community development officer

IT’S A LONG way from Edinburgh to Armstrong Creek, but Nina Bendon is an expert at making connections. She’s also across everything from health and...

Nominate your pick for Australian of the Year

THE National Australia Day council is now accepting public nominations for the 2019 Australian of the Year Awards. The awards recognise everyday people who are...

Open day at Torquay’s Star of the Sea this weekend

Receive some personalised advice or join one of the regular tours at the Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care Open Day on Saturday...

WorkSafe urges farmers to think about safety

FARMERS are being warned that a simple choice can have tragic consequences and that they must plan ahead and prioritise safety in each and...

ATO finds $8.7 billion tax shortfall

THE Australian Tax Office (ATO) estimates individual Australians are collectively underpaying their taxes by $8.7 billion, and will take measures to close the gap. Last...

Movies and music make up Sounds of Silent

LOCALS enjoyed a vibrant and entertaining musical and movie event recently at Uniting Church in Queenscliff. The Sounds of Silent are a five-piece ensemble featuring...

Letters To The Editor – July 19, 2018

Lions has a commitment to affordable aged accommodation

Borough of Queenscliffe wins gold

THE Borough of Queenscliffe council has received a Gold Award for its 2016-17 annual report at the 2018 Australasian Reporting Awards. Borough of Queenscliffe mayor...

Talk highlights Captain Cole’s ties to the Bellarine

CAPTAIN George Ward Cole, who established the town of St Leonards, will be the focus of a talk in Queenscliff later this month. La Trobe...

Mossy Bottom heifers shine

The Barber’s of “Mossy Bottom” had the best-presented pen of heifers with these 10 Speckled Park heifers, which sold for 310 cents per kilogram...

Market Highlights – July 19, 2018

Ballarat Sheep: Lambs yarded 16,000 Sheep yarded 5,000 Heavy export lambs to $271 Heavy trade lamb to $220 Light processor lambs to $120 Heavy mutton to $170 Light mutton to $100 Mortlake...