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October 31, 2019
Cricket round-up: Anglesea and Barrabool denied by rain
THE rain brought plenty of drama and frustration in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) at the weekend.
A mixture of rain and regulation spoiled...
October 31, 2019
Surf Coast Arts celebrates 25 years
SURF Coast Arts (SCA) will soon be celebrating 25 years since its foundation.
The group is run by a committee of volunteers and are independent...
October 31, 2019
McCormack receives Victorian Senior Achiever Award
TORQUAY resident Toni McCormack's work with the University of the Third Age's (U3A) has been recognised with a Council of the Ageing (COTA) Victorian...
October 31, 2019
A genuine approach to building a home
MJS Built has grown very quickly since Mick Stanley began the business based in Ocean Grove. Yet despite the business having grown well beyond his...
October 31, 2019
Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation continues to grow
THE Geelong Regional Library Corporation's (GRLC) recently released annual report has shown the library service to have enjoyed another year of growth. GRLC is the...
October 31, 2019
Council divided on workplace health and safety
WORKPLACE health and safety (WHS) at the Surf Coast Shire and how it is managed became a divisive issue among its councillors last week.
Cr...
October 31, 2019
Barwon Playground renewal to continue
THE Surf Coast Shire will press ahead with its changes to Winchelsea's Barwon River Playground, with councillors resolving to continue with the schedule of...
October 31, 2019
Painting with Parkinsons works feature in exhibition
THE Torquay Painting with Parkinson's group recently had some of their work on display as part of the Growth Art Exhibition at the Surf...
October 31, 2019
Deakin program encourages more girls to consider engineering
GIRLS from secondary schools across the Geelong region took part in the Power of Engineering event last week at Deakin University.
About 100 students in...
October 31, 2019
One Agency Surf Coast announces calendar competition winners
World renowned surf photographer Ed Sloane selected the 13 winning scenic shots of Torquay, Jan Juc and Bells Beach, which were taken by nine...
October 31, 2019
A vision of Geelong’s future
A GROUP of Deakin University students have made the finals of the Victorian Premier's Design Awards for their concept of a future sustainable Geelong.
Their...
October 31, 2019
Tradies take to the waves
TRADIES headed to Jan Juc to show off their surfing skills in the annual Worksafe Tradies Challenge on Saturday.
Conditions were difficult, but the performances...
October 31, 2019
Workplaces urged to prioritise employee safety
OCTOBER is Safe Work Month, and to help people understand the importance of workplace safety, Bethany Hay is telling her story of a workplace...
October 31, 2019
Book offers a new lens to view the world
In Tyson Yunkaporta's recent book Sand Talk¸ he undertakes the enormous task of trying to enable readers to use Indigenous thinking to change how...
October 31, 2019
Netball competition played in respectful spirit
SECONDARY schools from across Geelong came together at Kardinia Park on Friday to participate in the Respect Cup.
The Respect Cup is a netball competition...
October 31, 2019
Makeover for Little Malop Central
LITTLE Malop Central in the Geelong CBD is undergoing a range of changes, including a large stage for live performances set to be installed...
October 31, 2019
Skinner drafted into Cats’ AFLW side
TORQUAY'S Mia Skinner has been drafted by the Geelong Cats to be part of their AFLW squad for the upcoming season.
Having previously played for...
October 31, 2019
Geelong Wine Show holds awards dinner
THE GEELONG Wine Show awards dinner was held on October 18 at Truffleduck, with a Bellarine based winery taking the top prize.
The show, now...
October 31, 2019
Festival of Kites draws great crowd
The annual Festival of Kites was held at Fisherman’s Beach Foreshore on the weekend. The free community event serves not only as an exciting day...
October 31, 2019
Alana Wilkinson takes her songs on the road
The past few months have been busy for Alana Wilkinson, having performed at a string of high profile shows.
But with a spot at the...
October 31, 2019
Researchers suggest mussels are underrated
Researchers are conducting a study to look at mussels as a potential alternative to fish as a source of omega-3.
Deakin University researchers see consuming...
October 24, 2019
Sprint Series races through Anglesea
THE Anglesea Sprint Series was held on Sunday, testing its competitors' running, kayaking, mountain biking and navigational skills. Adventure Junkie event co-ordinator Maria Plyashechko said...
October 24, 2019
Funding feud for rail duplication chugs on
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker is calling for the Morrison Government to bring forward funding of infrastructure in the Corangamite region.
Ms Coker urged...
October 24, 2019
Donors keep Barwon RDA galloping forwards
THE Barwon Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) recently held a Donors' Morning Tea where they were able to thank the supporters of the...
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