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November 18, 2022
Buruli ulcer spread prompts Chief Health Officer alert
VICTORIA's Deputy Chief Health Officer has issued an alert for the growing spread of the flesh eating Buruli ulcer throughout the region, as case...
November 17, 2022
Barwon Health adds zero-emission cars to fleet
BARWON Health staff will soon have access to a dozen zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the organisation's fleet to drive around the region. The state government...
November 13, 2022
Water advocates push for improved access and safety
TWO disability advocates from the Bellarine are co-ordinating efforts to improve water safety and accessibility in the region by teaming up with Life Saving...
November 12, 2022
G21’s best writers share talent
The region's best writing talents will share insights into their chosen craft at the inaugural Local Word – Regional Showcase event in November, staged...
November 8, 2022
Treaty negotiations to start in 2023
GEELONG MP Christine Couzens was among those who witnessed the historic signing of an agreement between Victoria and First Peoples that paves the way...
November 8, 2022
Minimal intervention plan for Narrows erosion
A COASTAL Adaptation Plan looking at how best to address The Narrows erosion hotspot on the Bellarine has steered clear of opting for major...
November 7, 2022
Councils focus on flood repairs
THE Surf Coast and Geelong councils have temporarily suspended their Road Management Plan's (RMP) to prioritise repairs to flood-damaged roads, paths and bridges. Each municipality...
November 7, 2022
Honouring the fallen
THE nation will fall silent at 11am on Friday next week for the 104th anniversary of Remembrance Day, with local tributes honouring those who...
November 7, 2022
Water storage at 20 year high
BARWON Water's storage levels are at the highest level in 20 years and a majority of the region's reservoirs and basins are at capacity...
November 6, 2022
Barwon Health workers raise funds for Stroke Foundation
Barwon Health speech pathologist Cara Hill is teaming up with colleagues to raise at least $1,000 for the Stroke Foundation this month as part...
November 6, 2022
G21 runs ruler over federal budget
G21 SAYS the Albanese Government's first federal budget honoured its election promises for the region, but is concerned infrastructure projects will likely be delayed. The...
November 4, 2022
COAST CONSERVATION
A 10-YEAR strategy to protect and enhance an important stretch of the Bellarine's south-east coastline has been endorsed by the City of Greater Geelong...
October 27, 2022
Borough hosting awareness of Country sessions
A PARTNERSHIP between the Borough of Queenscliffe and the region's First Nations People is helping expand people’s connection to Country and history. Wadawurrung education officer...
October 27, 2022
Higher rates policy for short stay properties heads for state government
PROPERTY owners who list their homes on short stay accommodation sites could face higher rates under a proposal that will be presented to the...
October 26, 2022
Seawall repairs to start at Portarlington
WORKS to repair Portarlington’s ageing seawall are due to start in coming weeks after it was classified as being in a poor to very...
October 22, 2022
St. Paul’s Jam for Refugees
THE Combined Refugee Action group of Geelong (CRAG) is hosting a ten-hour concert at St Paul's Church later this month to raise money and...
October 16, 2022
Renters among hardest hit by cost of living
HOUSING groups warn renters could have greater financial challenges ahead as the Reserve Bank lifted borrowing rates to 2.60 per cent, the highest level...
October 16, 2022
Regional council wants commercial rates for Airbnb homes
The region's councils are yet to decide if they will back a scheme that would impose higher rates on property owners that list their...
October 16, 2022
GIVIT partners with Wathaurong Co-operative
INNOVATIVE online donation platform GIVIT has delivered five boxes of new clothing to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative as part of new partnership with the...
October 15, 2022
MoVida to launch in Geelong
Publicans of the old Eureka Hotel in Geelong are preparing for a new tenant with the announcement that Corio-raised chef Frank Camorra will bring...
October 10, 2022
Geelong CEO making international power moves
HOLLYWOOD heavyweight Sarah Harden gave a shout out to her old home of Geelong and love of the Cats when she was in Melbourne...
October 8, 2022
Bringing out the best through gaming
A GEELONG initiative that uses gaming as a therapeutic tool for youth and young adults is being rolled out across the state, with plans...
October 7, 2022
Father and daughter ignite Geelong arts scene
GEELONG's reactivated arts scene features live performances from a famous father and his daughter this month, with Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie playing a celebratory...
October 7, 2022
Music Cafe brews
THE BELLARINE'S Music Café is making the most of its new and bigger home at the Portarlington Golf Club by expanding its programming of...
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