Low-key commemorations for Vietnam Veterans’ Day
ON TUESDAY, August 18, RSL clubs across the Bellarine will be raising their flags to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Vietnam Veterans’ Day is held on...
GRLC launches Click & Deliver service
GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) has launched a new service enabling people to keep borrowing items while their branches are closed. The Click and Deliver...
Funding to fix region’s Black Spots
THE federal government has allocated more than $1.6 million to improve some of the most dangerous sections of road in the Geelong region. The funds...
World War II’s end to be commemorated online
SATURDAY, August 15 is Victory in the Pacific Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. About 12,000 of the 1...
“No one really wins a war” – World War II, 75 years on
SATURDAY, August 15 is Victory in the Pacific Day and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. About 12,000 of the 1...
Coutas reappoint Clark as senior coach
IN A TIME of change, Queenscliff Football Netball Club has ensured some continuity with the reappointment of Steve Clark as senior team coach. Clark is...
Sporting associations share in grant
THE state government has named several community sporting leagues and associations that will receive grants from the Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Short-term Survival Package. Last...
From bread tags to wheelchairs
AN INTERNATIONAL charity’s unique model has captured people’s imaginations in the Surf Coast and Geelong. Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs sees people collect bread tags...
Grant keeps creatives working
SURF Coast artists and businesses have benefited from a state government grant to help keep creatives working. Before coronavirus, the creative industries employed 280,000 Victorians,...
Eccles enjoys a change of pace
TORQUAY golfer Ben Eccles has turned his misfortune into opportunity by turning his eye to teaching others. Having returned from the Asian Championship in Malaysia...
Awards highlight contribution of youth
THE City of Greater Geelong has recognised the positive impact of six young people's outstanding work at the 2020 Youth Awards. The awards recognise the...
Government schools to provide free pads and tampons for students
THE state government has announced it will provide all government schools in Victoria with pads and tampons for students to take free of charge. The...
Councillors approve continued use of virtual meetings
HAVING conducted council meetings virtually to adapt to lockdown restrictions, the City of Greater Geelong is now advocating for virtual meetings to become a...
Awards of Excellence winners announced
LIFE Saving Victoria's (LSV) Awards of Excellence were held at the weekend to celebrate the most dedicated clubs and individuals in the lifesaving and...
Women, it’s your time to stand for council
THE state government will launch the "It's Our Time" campaign later this month to encourage more women to be part of local government. The campaign...
Letters bring young and old together
VARIOUS groups and businesses in Anglesea have partnered to launch a community engagement program bringing young and old together in challenging times. Initiated by Anglesea...
Junior football and netball seasons cancelled
AFL Barwon has cancelled the junior winter football and netball seasons due to regional Victoria returning to Stage 3 restrictions. The Stage 3 restrictions, which...
AFL Barwon urges spectators to wear masks for weekend fixtures
Junior football will continue in the wake of yesterday's (Thursday, July 30) announcement on tightening restrictions for regional Victoria, but spectators are being urged...
Carbon fibre board makes waves
A TRIO of Deakin University graduates have put their knowledge to the test to create a carbon fibre surfboard that can carve waves with...
Second cancer cluster hearing to be held on the Bellarine
A SECOND hearing on a potential cancer cluster on the Bellarine will be held locally, but the date is yet to be confirmed. Some locals...
New measures to support international university students
THE federal government has announced several changes to student visa arrangements to allow more international students to study at Australian universities. The federal government has...
Toolkit to help people stay safe at home
A NEW resource is now available to City of Greater Geelong residents looking for support or information about domestic violence. The Safe at Home toolkit...
Shedding the Blues strikes a chord
Music-based wellbeing group Shedding the Blues has shown great resilience and innovation to thrive amid adversity. Started by volunteers from Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House and Bellarine...
Fairhaven SLSC named among state’s best lifesaving clubs
A SURF Coast club could potentially win Club of the Year for the second time in five years at the upcoming Life Saving Victoria...