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February 13, 2024
New funding opportunities announced for Victoria’s Aboriginal organisations
THE Victorian government has launched the seventh round of its Aboriginal community infrastructure program, offering grants of up to $1.6 million to ensure organisations...
February 12, 2024
Government goes ahead with duck hunting, implements new measures
RECREATIONAL duck hunting will continue in Victoria with several "common-sense" changes after the Allan Government rejected the recommendation of a Labor-led inquiry to ban...
February 11, 2024
Local mum to host ADHD conference
Child behavioural specialist and Surf Coast resident Chrissie Davies wants families with neurodivergent children to know they are not alone. This month her business, Chaos...
February 10, 2024
Mental health service seeks support to help young people
LOCAL mental health service Read the Play (RTP) is calling for help to reach its goal of supporting 15,000 young players in all sporting...
February 10, 2024
Call for government intervention as childcare access dwindles
MARKET forces alone are not meeting the needs of all children and households, an Australia-wide inquiry into the childcare sector has found. After a 12-month...
February 10, 2024
Where the tea flows + conversations brew
Warm smiles and friendly greetings from the crew at Blak Brews have become a fixture at music festivals, markets and local events across the...
February 8, 2024
Runway show to support independent labels
A unique fashion show celebrating independent Victorian designers from Geelong, the Surf Coast and other coastal areas such as the Mornington Peninsula will hit...
February 7, 2024
Diverse pets of Victoria revealed
AN ESTIMATED 1.4 million households across the state have a pet, with dogs being the most popular choice of companion, according to the results...
February 7, 2024
Support group offers hope for adult survivors of child abuse
A RETIRED psychiatric nurse and counsellor has launched a support group for adult survivors of child abuse in Geelong. A survivor himself, Michael Constable has...
February 6, 2024
Murran hosts first exhibition
Kiri Tawhai has become the first artist to exhibit at Murran, a Geelong-based hub designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The exhibition,...
February 6, 2024
Victoria falls behind on social housing
VICTORIA has the lowest percentage of social housing in the country, according to a recent report from the Productivity Commission. Released last week, the report...
February 5, 2024
Gender pain gap exposed
A survey of Victorian women has revealed chronic pain is the reality for many, with two in five respondents indicating the ongoing pain they...
February 5, 2024
Local mum takes on “holiday hunger gap”
A LOCAL mother of two has launched a pilot program to help feed the region's primary school children during the school holidays. Named "Pass the...
February 1, 2024
Vaping in the crosshairs
VICTORIAN teachers have been equipped with a suite of free education materials to help students understand the dangers of vaping. Developed by Quit Victoria in...
January 30, 2024
Central Geelong gets groovy again with free music series
LITTLE Malop Central is again awash with music with the return of the Music in the City series. The free entertainment program will run throughout...
January 28, 2024
Lending a paw: Story Dogs bridge the gap for struggling readers
GEELONG Regional Libraries has again played host to a team of dedicated canine volunteers hoping to help local children improve their literacy skills. The popular...
January 27, 2024
Fatal crash at North Shore crossing spurs removal plea
THE Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is calling for the urgent removal of a North Shore level crossing, following the death of a young...
January 27, 2024
Torquay artist paints her own path
Lauren Danger doesn't have time to waste being afraid. Courage embodies the Torquay-based abstract artist's work, from her pursuit of personal fulfilment to her use...
January 26, 2024
E-scooter fire prompts safety warning
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) has issued a warning to community members to be careful when charging devices with lithium-ion batteries and to only...
January 25, 2024
Road safety and public order the focus for long weekend
AS THE region gears up for a long weekend of mega events, community members are being asked to remain patient in the face of...
January 24, 2024
New outdoor cinema to open
An outdoor cinema will open at Barwon Edge next month offering movie lovers a program of classic hits, nostalgic flicks and family-favourite films down...
January 23, 2024
Rising beverage prices dampen enthusiasm for container deposit scheme
TWO months on from its launch across the state, community members remain divided on the success of the container deposit scheme (CDS). The CDS, which...
January 22, 2024
Geelong faces childcare challenge
MANY families across the region are waiting more than 12 months to secure childcare as the sector battles ongoing staffing shortages and growing demand...
January 21, 2024
Four-legged therapist offers unconditional support at the SAFV Centre
A THERAPY dog has joined the team at the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre as a permanent staff member, offering support to...
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