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Emergency sand works carried out to protect Apollo Bay foreshore

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) carried out emergency works last week to replenish sand along...

VCGLR backs city’s refusal of more White Eagle pokies

THE City of Greater Geelong’s bid to prevent an increase in pokies at White Eagle House in Breakwater has been successful, with the Victorian...

Junior Cats members flock to clinic

THE Cats were playing away this week but about 500 people took the chance to come through the gates of GMHBA Stadium for the...

The Pulse to quiz election candidates

FM The Pulse is inviting people in the Corio and Corangamite electorates to put their questions forward to candidates in two Q&A-style forums later...

Off-leash dog areas change from May 1

FROM May 1, the Seasonal Dog Controls for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads foreshore areas will change, as they have done at this...

Blue carbon project aims to help save Great Barrier Reef

A PROJECT led by Deakin University will soon begin mapping Queensland’s blue carbon resources to provide scientists with a new weapon in the fight...

Federal funds to improve four bridges

BRIDGES in the Colac Otway and Golden Plains shires will be replaced or upgraded through federal government funding. Last week, Corangamite Liberal federal member Sarah...

Million paws to start walking next month

ANIMAL lovers across the state are pulling out their trainers and dog leashes in anticipation of the state’s largest dog walking event taking place...

Have your say to improve Victoria’s mental health system

VICTORIANS are being invited to share their experiences, views and ideas to improve Victoria’s mental health system. Last week, the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental...

Labor postpones Victorian budget

THE state Labor government has delayed releasing its 2019/20 budget until after the federal election, claiming it would be “irresponsible” to do so because...

Deakin plugs $30 million investment into making better AI

Deakin University is attempting to pushing the boundaries of what is possible between human interactions and artificial intelligence (AI) with an investment of almost...

IN BRIEF

Liberals dump Corio candidate, name new one THE federal Liberals have announced their second candidate for Corio in the space of a week, with the first endorsed...

Waurn Ponds park renamed to honour Baum family

A PARK in Waurn Ponds has been renamed in honour of the family who have owned and occupied the land for four generations. City of...

Residents share their creative talents during show

ARCARE Point Lonsdale honoured the creativity of its residents during its first art show last week. Lifestyle assistant Amida Jones has been running weekly art...

Emergency sand works carried out to protect Apollo Bay foreshore

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) carried out emergency works last week to replenish sand along...

Port puts life into golf memberships

PORTARLINGTON Golf Club is now offering a new style of golf membership for the new membership year. “The new Lifestyle Membership is attractive for people...

Bellarine basketball association scores large award

THE achievements of the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association were recognised at the annual Basketball Victoria Country Awards held recently in Bendigo. Bellarine Peninsula won the...

See Queenscliff in a different light this winter Contemporary artist

QUEENSCLIFF will once again be taken over by the second instalment of Low Light in a two month-long celebration of the senses this May...

Yoga and music the perfect pairing at Sacrededge

TWO Ocean Grove yogis and musicians have created an experience that will celebrate life and happiness at Queenscliff’s coming Sacrededge festival next week. Tara Lynch...

Safety on the agenda at Curlewis community session

BELLARINE locals are invited to a workshop about new traffic lights at a notorious Curlewis intersection next week, which will boost safety and cut...

Libs deliver $2mill for stage three of BCH development

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has welcomed $2 million from the federal government to complete the third stage of redevelopment at the Community Health Centre...

Trial to give prompt response to mental health concerns

THE state government is partnering with Barwon Health and Ambulance Victoria on an innovative trial that gives locals living with acute mental health issues...

Cole wants action to fix NDIS

INDEPENDENT candidate for Corangamite Damien Cole has called for urgent action to fix problems with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

He said he was...

GEELONG & SURF COAST CYCLING CLUB SUMMER SASH SERIES UPDATE

THE KVA Design Summer Sash series was raced on a new course in Bannockburn. Jesse Cropley took the win and the awesome Sash presented...