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March 26, 2020
David Morton to hang up his helmet
VETERAN firefighter David Morton is standing down as the captain of the Aireys Inlet Fire Brigade, having filled the role for two decades. Mr Morton...
March 26, 2020
Grimley encourages community spirit
DERRYN Hinch's Justice Party MP and Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley is encouraging community members to help one another through these difficult times. As...
March 26, 2020
Knitting for a cause
A LOCAL knitting group is determined to continue helping those most in need despite coronavirus limiting their ability to meet. The Birregurra Knit-Wits usually meet...
March 26, 2020
Barwon Health Foundation launches coronavirus fundraiser
BARWON Health Foundation recently launched a Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund to aid the health service in dealing with the pandemic. The fund has set the...
March 26, 2020
Elective surgeries to be fast-tracked
THE state government recently announced they will be fast-tracking people scheduled for elective surgery in the coming weeks to provide create space for coronavirus...
March 26, 2020
Virtual scavenger hunt to help families stay active
A SURF Coast local has devised an innovative way for people to be active and healthy while staying safe. Adventure for Life owner Iain Lygo...
March 26, 2020
ANZAC Day service cancelled
TORQUAY'S Anzac Day dawn service and march to Point Danger have been cancelled for the first time in their history. Torquay Returned Service League (RSL)...
March 26, 2020
Kerr receives third consecutive Ray Menzies Medal
ANGLESEA'S Dale Kerr has been awarded the Ray Menzies Medal for the best player in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) for the third...
March 26, 2020
Cricket round-up: Anglesea named champions as BPCA cancels finals
THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) cancelled last weekend's grand final matches due to coronavirus concerns. The highest placed clubs in the six different finals...
March 26, 2020
Geelong Runners Club hold Virtual Run
THE Geelong Runners Club (GRC) held their first "Virtual Run" on Thursday last week. The Virtual Run provides GRC members with a way to remain...
March 26, 2020
Laser focus required in trying conditions
THE Royal Geelong Yacht Club has hosted some of the most skilled domestic and international sailors in the Oceania and Australian Laser Masters Championship. Conditions...
March 26, 2020
Beaches to remain open for now
SURF life saving clubs on the Surf Coast are considering whether to follow Sydney's lead and close their beaches. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, and a...
March 19, 2020
Wylie and Robinson win at URBNSURF
SURFING Victoria and URBNSURF held Australia’s first ever wave pool competition on Sunday, albeit without spectators due to concerns over the coronavirus. Tully Wylie won...
March 19, 2020
Tiger Drop to go ahead without gathering
DUE to concerns about the coronavirus, this Saturday's Tiger Drop will be streamed online but not open to the public. The event, which serves as...
March 19, 2020
Torquay SLSC stalwart Charles Lyne passes away
FORMER Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) president Charles Lyne passed away on Friday last week. He was 86. Mr Lyne was a central figure...
March 19, 2020
Conjuring up funds
TORQUAY Senior Citizen’s Hall hosted a magical gathering on Friday last week to raise funds for women and children who are victims of domestic...
March 19, 2020
Deakin makes battery breakthrough
DEAKIN researchers have been rewarded for a decade of hard work and innovation, creating a lithium metal battery prototype that is safer and more...
March 19, 2020
Cricket round-up: Jan Juc and Anglesea through to grand final
JAN Juc and Anglesea will face-off in the BPCA grand final scheduled for this weekend. Barwon Heads’ semi-final match against Jan Juc looked set for...
March 19, 2020
Stenos wins nail-biting Supervets Race
GEELONG & Surf Coast Cycling Club’s (GSCC) Supervets Race on Wednesday last week saw a spectacular finish, with club president Tina Stenos claiming a...
March 19, 2020
Bellarine Bears to field second women’s team
THE Bellarine Bears are looking for people interested in baseball to help them field a second women’s side in the Geelong Baseball Association (GBA)...
March 12, 2020
World Poetry Day finds rhythm
PEOPLE with a passion for poetry can hear the regions finest wordsmith read some of their finest works at the Geelong Library & Heritage...
March 12, 2020
City holds chemical clean up
THE City of Greater Geelong Council and Sustainability Victoria held a Detox Your Home drop off day last week at the Lovely Banks depot,...
March 12, 2020
Deakin breaks into the top 10 for sports courses
DEAKIN University has finished ninth in a worldwide university ranking of the delivery of sports-related subjects. The Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings were announced last...
March 12, 2020
Mowerman on a mission
THE sight of a retiree pushing a lawnmower has rarely been as inspiring as seeing 74-year-old Claude "The Mowerman" Harvey marching onward with his...
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