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Strong Anglesea market ends year on high note

WITH 102 properties sold in 2017, Great Ocean Properties has continued leading the Anglesea market with its outstanding sales results. The Anglesea sales team consisting...

Archicentre urges home design that reduces bushfire risk

AUSTRALIA’S growing towns and cities are encroaching areas most at risk of fires, and Archicentre Australia says it is important that precautions be taken...

Grants lift Geelong businesses

A TRIO of Geelong businesses have been able to transform their operations, buy new equipment, employ extra staff and retain their workforce through $2.3...

Better mobile reception on trains gets the go-ahead

A SUCCESSFUL pilot of mobile signal repeaters has given the green light for better mobile coverage for train commuters between Geelong and Melbourne. The state...

Landcare projects to green the region

A COMMUNITY event to celebrate, protect and enhance the biodiversity of the Bellarine Peninsula is among 13 groups and projects funded by the state...

More trees to grow towards 20 million target

THE federal government says 18,500 trees will be planted across the Geelong region over the next two-and-a-half years through the third and final round...

Better bike routes to be rolled out

RIDING a bike in and out of central Geelong and other suburbs will soon be safer and easier with the construction of two new...

Cabinet reshuffle sparks Land 400 dispute

THE state and federal governments have traded fire over Land 400, sparked by the demotion of a Victorian MP in the federal government’s cabinet...

Colac Otway’s best gardens recognised

GARDENS in Apollo Bay and Birregurra were among those that bloomed in this year’s Colac Otway Shire Garden Awards. Best sustainable garden went to Birregurra’s...

Take care on the roads, SES urges

RECENT road accidents including a crash in Mount Moriac last week have spurred the State Emergency Service (SES) to urge drivers to slow down...

Fishing comp set to reel in funds

OCEAN Grove holiday residents will cast their lines tomorrow (Friday) for the fourth Riverview Fishing Classic. The classic is a fishing competition organised by a...

Swim healthy this summer

WHILE swimming is fun and a great way to stay fit and active, sometimes germs can contaminate the pool water, which can make people...

Applications open for Coastcare grants

APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2018 Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program, which supports community efforts to protect Victoria’s 2,000 kilometres of coastline. Minister for...

Lonsdale Golf course expands and leaves lake alone

LONSDALE Golf Club’s course will undergo an expansion without interfering with any sensitive areas around Lake Victoria. City of Greater Geelong councillors recently voted to...

Drysdale traders thank team for keeping gardens in great shape

THE City of Greater Geelong’s Parks and Gardens team in Drysdale has been praised for its hard work and ongoing maintenance of the streetscapes,...

Performer applications for Celtic festival closing soon

DUST off your kilt and fiddle case, the National Celtic Festival is back in Portarlington for more music and magic in 2018. Held on the...

Brooke’s self portrait proves to be the best

A SENSITIVE, creative and imaginative self-portrait has earnt Brooke Lyons a deserving award. The outstanding art by the 16-year-old artist was recognised recently at the...

Applications for Monica Hayes Award open soon

APPLICATIONS will open soon for the second Monica Hayes Award. Committed and resourceful community activist Vicki Perrett won last year’s inaugural award, which was contended...

Books help build on roof repairs

ST James Church will hold its annual Secondhand Book Sale early next month to help fund repairs to its building. The sale has been vital...

Grant pitch lands cricket club big win

OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has enjoyed a bumper season after receiving an Ocean Grove Connected Communities grant worth $5,700. The club will use the funds...

Chopper comes to grove for training

The Westpac Surf Rescue Helicopter dropped in at Ocean Grove last week as part of Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s yearly Bronze Training...

Surfing exhibition shows off the wipeout

EVERY surfer wipes out eventually, and exclusive footage of some of the biggest and most spectacular falls is the centrepiece of a new exhibition...

Get ready for another Summer by the Sea

BOOKINGS have opened for Summer by the Sea 2018, which will deliver more than 300 free activities along Victoria’s coastline. Running from January 2-28, the...