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October 7, 2022
Surf Coast artist soothes souls
TORQUAY musician Paz Sounds is on a mission to heal and her debut album 'Moments' has used the Surf Coast as inspiration for the...
October 6, 2022
Know your aged care rights
If you support someone receiving aged care services, are receiving care yourself, or thinking about your aged care options, knowing your aged care rights...
October 5, 2022
Friends of the Barwon want higher enviro flows
THE Victorian government's new strategy to meet the state's water needs for the next 50 years has met with disapproval from local river advocates,...
October 5, 2022
Doors open for Sustainable House Day
TIPS on a reducing energy bills and creating a more ecologically sound home will feature prominently at an upcoming Sustainable House Day events in...
October 1, 2022
Employment group awarded for service
A FOCUS on fostering a positive work environment for WDEA Works employees has earnt the organisation an Employer of Choice gong at the Australian...
September 20, 2022
“Time to crack on”: climate change legislation passes
LABOR'S climate bill legislating a 43 per cent emissions reduction cut by 2030 has passed the Senate, clearing the way for Australia's official target...
September 18, 2022
CCMA adds zero emission car to its fleet
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has added the first zero emission vehicle (ZEV) to its fleet. The Hyundai Kona Electric, which is one of...
September 17, 2022
Childcare workers strike for better conditions
GEELONG early childhood workers joined thousands people who attended a nationwide "shutdown" of the sector, demanding better wages and reforms to working conditions. More than...
September 15, 2022
Borough crimps camping in Victoria Park
THE Borough of Queenscliffe aimed to strike a balance between competing community interests in its recently adopted policy for Victoria Park, allowing camping to...
September 14, 2022
G21 leaders spruik region in capitals
LOCAL government leaders from across the G21 region visited Canberra and Spring Street last month to lobby for increased support of priority projects and...
September 14, 2022
Leopold kinder unveils Indigenous garden
EDUCATORS and parents at Leopold Kindergarten celebrated the unveiling of the centre's Indigenous garden. Marked by a smoking ceremony from Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Stephanie (Anie)...
September 13, 2022
Borough cuts carbon by 80 per cent
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has achieved a 80 per cent emission reduction in the last financial year. The drastic reduction comes just over a year...
September 11, 2022
Aquatic sports need new home
AQUATIC sport players around greater Geelong are concerned the closure of Norlane's Waterworld Leisure Centre will leave them without a fit-for-purpose venue to practice...
September 9, 2022
Garden grows with community collaboration
THE expansion of a neighbourhood garden in Clifton Springs that grows produce for the local Food Bank is being heralded as a model of...
September 6, 2022
More solar for new homes
NEW homes under construction are now eligible for the state's solar panel rebate, broadening the Andrews government's push to cut carbon emissions. Saving homeowners up...
September 4, 2022
Paddle strength
ON THE cusp of its 20-year anniversary, one of Geelong's most unique rowing boats shows no signs of slowing down even though many of...
September 4, 2022
G21’s hopes for region ahead of 2026 Games
A PEAK lobby for the regions' councils has developed a Commonwealth Games wish list for the area ahead of the 2026 event where Geelong...
September 4, 2022
Mums rally for R U OK? day
MUMS and bubs taking part in Kangatraining workouts across the region will be asked for a gold coin donation for R U OK? Day...
September 3, 2022
Joeys alum turn out for race day
THE Geelong Racing Club played host to former St Joseph's College students at their second annual Old Collegians Association Race Day on August 12. Cats...
August 21, 2022
Wadawurrung take part in Commonwealth Games handover
WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owners (TO's) were present for the closing ceremony of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the official handover for the 2026 event...
August 21, 2022
Artists given space to flourish
THE Geelong Arts Centre is giving six of the region's creatives free studio spaces to help them develop new works. After years of enduring what...
August 17, 2022
Geelong community rallies around Ukraine
DEPUTY Prime Minister Richard Marles was among the guests at a recent Geelong fundraiser that helped raise $40,000 for the people of Ukraine affected...
August 14, 2022
Last of big four banks departing Drysdale
THE COMMONWEALTH Bank (CBA) has announced the closure of its Drysdale branch, prompting a rebuke from Corangamite MP Libby Coker that it was "disrespectful...
August 13, 2022
Bellarine botanics exhibition
Local artists have come together to celebrate the Bellarine's flora in a group exhibition at Drysdale gallery, Artisans of Australia. More than 30 artists working...
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