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July 30, 2020
Stoward’s Street Library an instant hit
A RELUCTANCE to throw out old books and desire to get the community reading more has seen John Stoward set up a new Street...
July 30, 2020
Suns shine a light on Indigenous culture
THE Junior netballers are currently relishing every chance they get to play, but for some teams the weekend’s fixtures were particularly special. The Surf Coast...
July 30, 2020
Australian Open of surfing gets green light
THE Australian Open will herald the return of competitive surfing later in the year, with Victoria set to be among the hosts. The announcement came...
July 29, 2020
Renegades to return to Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will return to Geelong for two of their home games in the 10th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). The 2020/21...
July 23, 2020
Falls Festival Lorne survives despite Marion Bay cancellation
FALLS Festival Lorne is still set to run despite event organisers Secret Sounds having cancelled Falls Festival Marion Bay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The...
July 23, 2020
Anglesea home to first electronic prescription
Anglesea Medical and Anglesea Pharmacy were both recently part of the first electronic prescription dispensed in primary care to be transmitted in Australia. Like telehealth,...
July 23, 2020
City approves social housing committee
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved the establishment of the Affordable Social Housing Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will look to help the...
July 23, 2020
Hefty fines issued to trailblazers
VARIOUS government organisations have been clamping down on illegal trailbike activity in the Great Otway National Park. In recent months, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, the...
July 23, 2020
Junior football and netball begins
THE local junior football and netball seasons got under way on the weekend. Despite the months of uncertainty and the strict protocols in place, there...
July 23, 2020
Council approves tree change
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved its Draft Tree Management Policy to be released for community consultation. The policy, released by the council...
July 23, 2020
Funding for sustainable flu vaccinations
Geelong researchers will benefit from funding from the federal government to help with sustainable production of flu vaccinations. The CSIRO has been working with Synbiova...
July 17, 2020
Join the virtual tribe
Explore Australia’s coastline solo or with a team, raising money for LifeChanger Foundation programs through virtual challenge KM’s4KIDS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uulmv-c3V-U Founded by Scott Watters, LifeChanger Foundation delivers...
July 17, 2020
Junior football season to begin
AFTER much waiting and uncertainty, the AFL Barwon junior season is set to begin, with the first games taking place this evening (Friday, July...
July 16, 2020
Senior female football, Under 19 football and netball seasons cancelled
AFL Barwon has decided to cancel the senior female football and Under 19 football and netball seasons. The announcement follows the state government's temporary ban...
July 16, 2020
Geelong Small Business Festival approaches
THE Geelong Small Business Festival will return in 2020 to help teach existing and prospective business owners how to thrive in the current environment. The...
July 16, 2020
Taste the difference
This month’s Tastes of Central Geelong festival may look a little different but it has lost none of its unique flavour. Event organisers have thought...
July 16, 2020
Grant eases burden on local clubs
MORE than three dozen sporting clubs in the South Barwon region have been recipients of the state government's Community Sports Survival Grant. The grant provides...
July 16, 2020
City begin major roadworks
A RANGE of roadworks focused on improving safety began across the City of Greater Geelong last week. The $4 million works are part of the...
July 16, 2020
Clubs compete in Blood Challenge
Football and netball clubs across the Surf Coast and Bellarine may not be able to compete on the field, but off-field they are able...
July 16, 2020
Jan Juc bolster batting stocks
JAN Juc Cricket Club has announced two new recruits ahead of the coming Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) season. Brothers Hamish and Jordi Withers will...
July 16, 2020
Queenscliff ferry continues despite restrictions
THE Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry will continue to run despite the Mornington Peninsula being subject to the same stage 3 restrictions as Melbourne. The ferry has been...
July 16, 2020
New paths a hit with local cyclists
MEMBERS from the Bellarine Belles and the Port Peddlers set out to explore the new path along the Drysdale Bypass last week and were...
July 16, 2020
Competitions in limbo but BFL juniors set to start
SENIOR female and under-19 men's football could become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic following the Victorian government's decision to postpone a return...
July 14, 2020
Events cancelled as coronavirus cases increase
SEVERAL sports events have been cancelled due to the recent increase in coronavirus cases. Yesterday, Surfing Victoria announced they had cancelled the Victorian SUP Surfing...
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