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May 13, 2021
Shorten calls for “common sense” fixes to the NDIS
SHADOW Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten says the changes needed to fix the scheme are “just common sense” and...
May 13, 2021
Sonus to showcase the sounds of Geelong
ONE of the recipients of the City of Greater Geelong’s Arts Industry Commission will present an aural and visual work inspired by the Geelong...
May 13, 2021
Centre of attention: Statewide arts package supports Geelong Arts Centre redevelopment
THE state Labor Government will use its next budget to make Victoria the “Creative State”, with its arts package including funding to support the...
May 13, 2021
Australian Taxation Office offers jobs to Geelong school leavers
THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is launching a recruitment program designed to give school leavers in the Geelong area an opportunity to get their...
May 13, 2021
Next stage: Works to support growth at Iona College
ARMSTRONG Creek is growing and Iona College is growing along with it, with works under way on a major upgrade funded by the state...
May 13, 2021
Learn how to love your neighbour during Law Week
A FREE session on how to best resolve common neighbourhood disputes is one of several events happening across Geelong during Victorian Law Week. Held between...
May 13, 2021
Solar and battery bulk buy scheme powers up
VICTORIA'S largest community solar and battery program is now live and is being supported by all five councils in the G21 region. The program, launched...
May 13, 2021
On the books: State puts $1 million towards new Drysdale library development
THE Victorian Government is checking into the coming library and community hub in Drysdale with a $1 million contribution. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney...
May 13, 2021
Farrer and Huppatz rule the waves at Junior Surfing Titles
THE third and final round of the Woolworths Victorian Juinor Surfing Titles wrapped up over the weekend, with finals day held in 2-3 foot...
May 13, 2021
GPs now getting more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The federal government has doubled and in some cases tripled the amount of coronavirus vaccine being sent to GPs each week, a decision praised...
May 13, 2021
Herne Hill pupils celebrate their local superheroes
PUPILS at Herne Hill Primary School have celebrated the superheroes in their own neighbourhoods as part of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards. The annual awards,...
May 13, 2021
New service to improve mental health in aged care
A new allocation of funding will help improve the mental health and wellbeing of aged care residents in the Geelong region. The federal government has...
May 6, 2021
State funeral to be held for Frank Costa
THE Costa family has accepted the Victorian Government's offer to hold a state funeral for Frank Costa. The memorial service will be open to the...
May 6, 2021
Minister rejects elevated pathway at Bells Beach
THE contentious elevated pathway proposed for Bells Beach is no more, after the state government refused to give the green light to a management...
May 6, 2021
Women’s baseball league steps up to the plate
IT’S GAME on for women’s baseball in the Geelong region, with the first two rounds of the Western Victorian Women’s Baseball League done and...
May 6, 2021
Hearing on NDIS visits Geelong
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) visited Geelong this week, and a group of local participants have called for an...
May 6, 2021
Geelong organisation joins virtual crowdfunding pitch
GEELONG’S The Power in You Project (PIYP) was one of three organisations picked to virtually pitch for an estimated $60,000 in funding and in-kind...
May 6, 2021
Costelloe calls for statue of Frank Costa
VILLAWOOD Properties executive director Rory Costelloe has renewed his call for a statue to be built in honour of Geelong businessman, former Cats president...
May 6, 2021
Victorian Longboard Titles begin
ROUND 1 of this year’s Victorian Longboard Titles began in good conditions over the weekend at 13th Beach. Waves were in the 2-3 foot range,...
May 6, 2021
COVID vaccinations open up to over 50s
THE coronavirus vaccination program is now open for everyone over the age of 50, and Barwon Health has released a “mythbusters” video to encourage...
May 6, 2021
Indented Head brothers sail to success
A PAIR of brothers from the Indented Head Yacht Club have had the wind at their backs this season. After winning three state championships between...
May 6, 2021
Grants to help clubs get the good gear
SEVERAL clubs and organisations across the Geelong region are gearing up in the latest tranche of funding from the state government’s Sporting Club Grants. The...
May 6, 2021
Building better mental health in the construction industry
A program touring the state to improve mental health in the construction agency will visit Geelong on May 20.
Peak body the Civil Construction Federation...
May 6, 2021
Coalition touts $1.7 billion childcare plan in coming Budget
THE federal Budget for the coming financial year will be handed down on Tuesday next week, and the federal Coalition is talking up a...
