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Deakin to host startup pitch competition

TECH leaders of the future and young entrepreneurs will make their case in Geelong to win $1 million in investment opportunities when Deakin University...

Parties pledge cash towards first responder care

THE state Opposition and Labor have both pledged to provide better mental health support for police, emergency services and ambulance workers if their respective parties...

Clubs get their gear wishes granted

SPORTS clubs in western Victoria are among 512 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria sharing in $815,000 in state government grants to boost their equipment,...

Get cracking: spring firewood season begins

THE spring firewood collection season for 2018 has started. Firewood can now legally be collected from designated areas on public land until November 30. “FFMVic and...

Students discuss the future of the coast

EARLIER this month, about 160 students from five schools gathered in Torquay to learn, workshop ideas and celebrate coastal conservation at the annual Coast...

Entangled whale may not be spotted again

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has lost track of a southern right whale entangled in rope spotted near Apollo Bay...

Campaign says federal focus should be local

A NEW campaign from the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) claims more than eight in 10 Australians agree that federal political candidates should focus...

Waurn Ponds delivers trouble to posties

WAURN Ponds has been identified by Australia Post as the site of the second-highest number of postie injuries over the past financial year. There were...

Avalon Airport signs on to tourism body

AVALON Airport has been announced as the new platinum partner of Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine. Having enjoyed a long and successful working relationship,...

Henderson defends decision on live exports bill

CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has defended voting against a bill banning live sheep exports, calling the bill “disingenuous”, but her stance has been...

Surfside Waves prove premiership power

IT’S exciting times for Surfside Waves’ men and women who won their grand final matches at the weekend. The Men’s Division 1 team proved too...

Going the distance: Surf Coast Century champs crowned

IT WAS another great display of super long distance running on the Surf Coast at the weekend. Ash Watson and Deb Nicholl won the Surf...

Planned burning begins across Victoria

FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and the CFA have started planned burning across Victoria to reduce bushfire risk before summer. FFMVic chief fire officer Chris...

Feedback sought on bushfire management strategy

LAND and fire management agencies are calling on the public to help inform the strategic bushfire management planning for the Barwon South West region. Forest...

Uni’s plan to transform Moolap wetlands is for the birds

DEAKIN scientists plan to rehabilitate 465 hectares of wetlands at Geelong’s former Moolap saltworks site, potentially transforming the site into a tourist-attracting bird-watching mecca,...

Deakin welcomes labor’s university pledge

DEAKIN University is among the higher education providers that have come out in support of a federal Labor commitment to support Australians from disadvantaged...

Letters To The Editor – September 20, 2018

Refugee issue discomfort

Mini golf on course for 12 APOSTLES

Construction on the next mini golf course has started at Great Ocean Road Mini Golf. Based on the theme of the 12 Apostles the course...

Spring into Central Geelong these school holidays

Spring has sprung and it’s time to shake off winter and get the kids moving! Love Central Geelong’s ‘Kids Fun Guide’ is out now and...

A spring adventure awaits with Surf Coast Outdoor’s program

The Surf Coast Outdoor Adventure Kids program (SOAK) is running for three days in each week of the July school holidays: September 25-27 and...

X-Golf a school holiday hit at Lonsdale Golf Club

X-Golf Lonsdale is located at Lonsdale Golf Club and is home to three state of- the-art golf simulators. X-Golf caters for all ages and skill...

CircArts is on a mission to inspire

GEELONG’S CircArts Academy is fast developing a reputation for producing elite circus performers of tomorrow. With three students set to compete in National Finals in...

Have a special time with the Bellarine Railway

The Bellarine Railway is a not-for-profit organisation offering steam train rides, train driver experiences, charters, as well as family events and specials such as...

Fairy tales are alive at Kryal Castle these school holidays

Your kid’s favourite fairy tale characters are causing quite a stir at Kryal Castle these school holidays. Catch a little pig or three or maybe...