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January 25, 2023

G21 prepare for Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

THE head of greater Geelong's peak regional lobby is confident the alliance is ready for the coming debate and referendum on an Indigenous Voice...

January 24, 2023

Bellarine Agricultural Show returns

THE 31st Bellarine Agricultural Show will run in March with a solid offering of rural delights catering to people who have missed the annual...

January 15, 2023

Rip conquered

JUST short of a score brave swimmers successfully conquered one of Australia's most fearsome open water crossings on Tuesday when they took part in...

January 11, 2023

Planning protection for Rivers of the Barwon and West

THE Barwon and Moorabool Rivers and their tributaries are covered by new state planning schemes and policies under legislation that was approved late last...

January 10, 2023

Rip swimmers gear up for bay crossing

HUNDREDS of swimmers are preparing to make the journey across the heads of Port Phillip Bay for the annual Rip Swim, with this year...

January 10, 2023

Wadawurrung artwork adorns Spirit of Tasmania port

A MURAL featuring the migration journey undertaken by Orange-bellied parrots across Bass Strait welcomes Spirit of Tasmania passengers making the same trip at the...

January 8, 2023

City starts new managment plan for Ramblers Road foreshore

DEVELOPMENT of a new management plan for the Ramblers Road foreshore in Portarlington is under way and the City of Greater Geelong has opened...

December 26, 2022

Borough delays approval of helipad

THE federal environment department will instruct a Queenscliff property developer to seek Commonwealth approval to construct and operate a helipad beside a RAMSAR listed...

December 25, 2022

Meteor showers light the night

SURF Coast photographer Craig Crosthwaite spent several nights capturing images of the Geminids meteor shower that was visible over several nights last week. The American...

December 22, 2022

Christmas gifts for foster kids from Leopold bakery

MORE THAN 300 toys and presents gifted by customers and employees of the Rolling Pin bakery in Leopold will be distributed to vulnerable children...

December 21, 2022

Borough’s reconciliation journey under way

THE Borough of Queenscliffe has started the difficult journey of reconciling with the regions First Nation people, appointing Aboriginal owned consultancy Tiiamanno to help...

December 15, 2022

Borough’s full circle decision on roundabout

A TEMPORARY roundabout installed at the intersection of Kirk and Winterley Road’s in Point Lonsdale will be scrapped after residents said it was causing...

December 13, 2022

National vaping crackdown due in new year

FEDERAL Health Minister Mark Butler is working with state counterparts to implement new measures to curb an increase in vaping. Speaking last week on the...

December 12, 2022

Flood-affected Barwon River spoiling water quality at beaches

THE Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has released a poor water quality warning for beaches at Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads due to the flood-affected...

December 10, 2022

Lower prices to flow for Barwon Water customers

THERE’S good news for Barwon Water customers with the utility forecasting a price decrease for a majority of users over the next five years. Volume,...

December 6, 2022

All About Art and community

A DIVERSE showcase of Surf Coast artists will be exhibited in Jan Juc next weekend (December 9-11) in an event designed to help artists...

December 3, 2022

Chief Health Officers warns of increased mosquito numbers

VICTORIA'S Deputy Chief Health Officer has warned heavy rainfall and flooding has increased mosquito breeding and that already high numbers are expected to increase. Associate...

December 2, 2022

INTO GEAR: Community panel to decide final designs for Ocean Grove bike park

CITY of Greater Geelong councillors are standing by their initial recommendation for Ocean Grove's ride centre to be at Kingston Park and will form...

December 2, 2022

Kingston Park site set for ride centre

CITY of Greater Geelong councillors are standing by their initial recommendation for Ocean Grove's ride centre to be at Kingston Park and will form...

December 1, 2022

Community vision sought for Geelong’s games village

HAVING announced the Waurn Ponds location for the 2026 Commonwealth Games village site, the state government is now seeking input from the community on...

November 30, 2022

Veterans’ and Families’ Hub location process under way

THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has started the process of determining where it will build a $5 million Veterans' and Families' Hub in...

November 25, 2022

Hats for greater Geelong and coast restaurants

CONNEWARRE eatery Moonah has taken out the best regional restaurant in the prestigious 2023 Good Food Guide Awards, one of seven greater Geelong and...

November 21, 2022

COVID case numbers spike in fourth wave

BARWON Health reported close to a 50 per cent week on week increase in COVID-19 case numbers over a period of seven days last...

November 20, 2022

Rain delays start of fire season

THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) predicts it could be as late as December before it declares a Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the region...