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July 9, 2020
Bears’ star pitcher signs for US college
BELLARINE Bears star pitcher Lachlan Hockey will be making a dream move to America, having recently signed with Trinidad State Junior College’s baseball program...
July 9, 2020
Deakin to support rural hospitals through the coronavirus
DEAKIN University has helped create and implement guidelines for emergency coronavirus treatment facilities across rural and regional Australia.
Researchers from Deakin’s
AFL Victoria has released more details about the protocols players, staff and spectators will have to follow when the football season begins later this...
July 2, 2020
AFL Victoria announce new Return to Play protocols
July 2, 2020
Study criticises social media advertising junk food
Research conducted by Deakin University claims many social media platforms are not restricting junk food advertisers from targeting children and teenagers. The study from Deakin's...
July 2, 2020
Junior football and netball return to play dates announced
AFL Barwon has announced all junior football and netball in the region will be able to begin play on July 18. According to the announcement,...
July 2, 2020
Hart chalks novel up to experience
Few are as well-qualified to write an action-adventure novel as Jed Hart. He served in the Malayan conflict as a naval officer and in the...
July 2, 2020
Survey gauges local attitude to climate change
QUEENSCLIFFE Climate Action Group has released results to a survey gauging the community’s attitude towards climate change. The easing of lockdown restrictions has allowed the...
July 2, 2020
State government announce kindergarten grants
THE state government has announced two new grants to support kindergartens and the children attending them. The state government will fund about half of all...
July 2, 2020
Great Ocean Road Health turns one
YESTERDAY (Wednesday, July 1) marked the first anniversary of Great Ocean Road Health's (GORH) formation. The healthcare provider was officially formed with the amalgamation of...
July 2, 2020
Students create masks for overseas healthcare workers
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong students have been creating face masks for communities in Uganda, Thailand and South Africa. Students noticed on social media that masks...
July 2, 2020
Lady Hawks prepare for shortened season
THIS season will be different from any other for Drysdale's Lady Hawks, as they return to training with new recruits and new protocols. The 2019...
July 2, 2020
City adds millions to coronavirus support package
THE City of Greater Geelong council has proposed a support package to help the region recover from coronavirus. The package will see $5.6 million added...
June 25, 2020
Junior football and netball return to play dates announced
AFL Barwon has announced that all junior football and netball in the region will be able to begin play on July 18. According to the...
June 25, 2020
The calm before the 50-Year Storm
COMPETITORS and organisers are eagerly anticipating the 50 Year Storm event, set to be held at Bells Beach later this year. The event is unique...
June 25, 2020
Doing it for the girls
THE Queenscliff Football and Netball Club (QFNC) have secured a community grant to encourage more women to participate in sport, and undertake leadership roles...
June 25, 2020
Tax refunds help local businesses
SEVERAL local businesses have received payroll tax refunds as part of a state government initiative. The Coronavirus Payroll Tax Relief allowed businesses with annual wages...
June 25, 2020
Works begin on $220 million Civic Precinct
WORK has begun on the City of Greater Geelong council's Civic Precinct, set to be located on 137 Mercer Street. The project started last week...
June 18, 2020
Waurn Ponds Station upgrade begins
Last week work began on a $160 million upgrade of Waurn Ponds Station. The upgrade targets improving reliability on the Geelong Line and increasing the...
June 18, 2020
Wildlife rescuers call for virtual fencing
SURFCOAST Wildlife Rescue is pushing for the installation of new virtual fencing technology to help protect wildlife and drivers. Designed by Wildlife Safety Solutions, the...
June 18, 2020
Local sports clubs receive survival grants
SEVERAL local sporting clubs received confirmation last week they would be receiving $1,000 from the state government's Community Sport Sector COVID-19 Survival Package The $40...
June 18, 2020
Hockey clubs await confirmation of start date
AMATEUR Hockey is primed to get underway after the state government’s announcement on Sunday, June 14 about the further easing of lockdown restrictions. Before the...
June 18, 2020
Libraries put safety first upon re-opening
LAST week, Geelong Region Libraries Corporation (GRLC) re-opened their branches across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Greater Geelong region. GRLC chief executive officer Patti Manolis...
June 18, 2020
Grant to commemorate those who served
LAST week Portarlington and St Leonards Returned and Services League (RSL) received a grant from the federal government to help it aptly recognise the...
June 11, 2020
Bethany offering virtual tours of kindergartens
BETHANY Kindergarten Services (BKS) is currently holding virtual tours of their centres to help parents decide where to register their children for 2021. BKS has...
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