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April 8, 2021
VICSES members refresh their crash rescue skills
MEMBERS of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have taken part in hands-on training to keep their vital road crash rescue (RCR) skills up...
April 8, 2021
Performance to recall Geelong’s colonial era
A FREE and interactive live performance this weekend will transport the audience back in time to Geelong in the mid-19th century. The Arts Industry Commission...
April 1, 2021
Geelong leaders discuss city’s wishlist
FOUR of the Geelong region’s most notable voices for advocacy have all expressed different yet related priorities that the city and the region should...
April 1, 2021
Bolt Blowers head to Bells this Easter
THE 16th annual Bolt Blowers Invitational will take on the Bells Beach break for the first time to raise awareness and funds for mental...
April 1, 2021
Smart stuff: City adopts framework on using new technologies
THE City of Greater Geelong council is turning on and plugging into technology to make life better for everyone in the municipality, with the...
April 1, 2021
City makes a $3.3m bid to fund sports projects
THE state government has invited the City of Greater Geelong to resubmit its play spaces application as part of a second round of funding...
April 1, 2021
Changes proposed for federal electoral boundaries
THE federal electorate of Corangamite could have a new name honouring a prominent Aboriginal activist but would become much smaller to account for population...
April 1, 2021
Jan Juc surfers dominate Victorian Junior Titles
A QUINTET of Jan Juc surfers claimed wins in five of the six divisions of the Woolworths Victorian Junior Titles, held over the weekend. Originally...
April 1, 2021
Conservation investment could support 350 local jobs
INVESTMENT in practical conservation and land management could provide jobs for hundreds of young and unskilled workers in western Victoria and thousands across Australia,...
April 1, 2021
Illegal trail biking and 4WDing increases
ILLEGAL off-road activity in Victoria’s parks, forests and reserves by trail bikes and four-wheel drives is increasing. The Conservation Regulator has issued more than 100...
April 1, 2021
Nominations open for Barwon Heads Road reference group
APPLICATIONS have opened for people to have their say about the coming upgrades to Barwon Heads Road. The Community Reference Group (CRG) is looking for...
April 1, 2021
New champions take IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong titles
STEVEN McKenna and Ellie Salthouse have claimed victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, with both athletes winning at the event for the first time. More than...
April 1, 2021
Rip Curl Newcastle Cup begins
THE Australian leg of the World Surf League’s (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) begins today (Thursday, April 1) with the Rip Curl Newscastle Cup presented...
April 1, 2021
City recognises women’s leadership and contributions
THE extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of Geelong women have been celebrated in this year’s City of Greater Geelong Women in Community Life Awards. This...
March 25, 2021
Towards Eden: Sarah Henderson backs Eden Project Anglesea
VICTORIAN Senator Sarah Henderson has thrown her support behind the Eden Project's proposals for the former Anglesea coal mine. The $150 million eco-tourism concept for...
March 25, 2021
Geelong-Melbourne rail moves up on infrastructure list
BETTER rail connections between Geelong and Melbourne have moved up the timetable of Infrastructure Australia's priorities, but the works are not proposed to start...
March 25, 2021
Bellarine Bears wind up for winter season
THE Bellarine Bears are winding up for a big season of baseball this year after missing the 2020 winter competition. The Geelong Baseball Association has...
March 25, 2021
Midnight Oil bring the power and the passion to Geelong
LIVE music continues its celebrated return to music venues across Victoria, with Midnight Oil the latest band to grace the stage at Mount...
March 25, 2021
Ellie Harrison takes out GromSearch
BARWON Heads surfer Ellie Harrison and Wollongong's Lennix Smith have been crowned 16 & Under Rip Curl GromSearch National Champions at URBNSURF. This year marks...
March 25, 2021
Clubhouse leader: Curlewis Golf Club hopes to open accommodation by October
CONSTRUCTION has teed off on the accommodation at the Curlewis Golf Club, with the $8 million project to open as soon as October. Golf course...
March 25, 2021
CORA sets its finish line at 2025
THE proponents of the Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) project have given their first public update about the next steps for the $350 million...
March 25, 2021
Rotarians keep centenary baton moving
THE Rotary Club of Torquay have done their part to pass the torch for the service organisation's Australian centenary celebrations, officially starting the Geelong...
March 25, 2021
LSV Youth/Senior champs held in big surf at Lorne
THE best youth and senior athletes from 30 Victorian lifesaving clubs descended on Lorne at the weekend. This year's Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Youth/Senior...
March 25, 2021
Grants to take the arts on tour
THE Victorian Government has rolled out two grants programs to get more shows to regional and outer metropolitan areas, and applications for one of...
