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Groups tee up infrastructure works with city’s grants

CLUBS, groups and organisations across the region will share in more than $3 million through the City of Greater Geelong's 2020-21 Community Infrastructure Grants...

Andrews says Avalon “obvious” contender for quarantine site

AVALON Airport is among the leaders for a COVID-19 quarantine facility purpose-built by the state government, with Premier Daniel Andrews describing the Geelong airport...

A taste journey around the world

GEELONG's ethnic community groups are looking forward to showcasing their cuisines in Pako Festa's new format. The February 27 event will showcase the cuisine of...

Momentum builds: Developer chosen to head up Lovely Banks housing development

AWARD-WINNING developer Newland has been appointed to head up construction of a master-planned community in Lovely Banks, which will bring 15,000 new homes to...

Beyond Pink supports cancer sufferers through highs and lows

A CANCER support group on the Bellarine is providing relief, reassurance and encouragement for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Beyond Pink formed back...

Daniel O’Keefe to coach Carlton reserves

THE 2021 VFL season is drawing closer, and Carlton's side will have a Geelong connection at the helm. Former Geelong Falcons and Geelong VFL coach...

Pro is no go at Bells this year

THERE will be no Rip Curl Pro at all at Bells Beach this year, and Rip Curl and the Surf Coast Shire have both...

Seeking beauty from above and below

Nikole Ramsay found herself in foreign territory early last year as she stared at a blank diary once filled with a carefully planned schedule...

Worst year on record: Drownings occurring at unpatrolled beaches

NEW data has emerged from Life Saving Victoria (LSV) showing a concerning trend as the state grapples with the worst season on record. LSV...

Geelong women in business join forces to take on 2021

EMPOWERING women to harness their strengths and find their voice will be at the heart of an upcoming Geelong women in business event. Successful businesswoman...

Executive reserve frontage living in quiet cul de sac

Those secret spots tucked away from the flurry of activity that makes the bustling town of Torquay what it is today are hard to...

Community generosity shines in classic result

A NEW fundraising challenge on the Surf Coast has raised enough money to fund the work of a cancer research scientist until the end...

Agency Profile – David Phillips, Sales Manager, Belle Property Geelong & Torquay

With his enthusiasm for helping people with property decisions, David Phillips brings an honest and reliable service to his role as our Sales Manager. He...

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong gets green light

THIS year’s IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has been given the green light, with organisers confirming their COVIDSafe event plan had been approved. The IRONMAN Group Oceania...

Skye and Sultan to join Midnight Oil in Geelong

Midnight Oil will bring songs from their mini-album The Makarrata Project to Geelong next month, and have just revealed that Dan Sultan and Alice...

Beachfront Shell service station listed for sale

Lorne is the jewel in the crown of the Surf Coast’s holiday destinations and one on the most popular resort towns on Australia’s coastline. Tourists,...

Acreage with freshwater creek frontage

Tucked away between Ocean Grove and Queenscliff, on the ocean side of the Bellarine Highway, is a secluded hinterland haven that offers the best...

Kinder program heads to the beach

A BARWON Heads marine biologist, marine educator and mother of two is sharing her passion and expertise with the launch of Sandy Feet, a...

Town by Town Snapshot: Clifton Springs

The size of Clifton Springs is about 6.2 square kilometres and has 10 parks covering nearly 1.9 per cent of the total area.

City states its position on Surf Coast DAL

THE City of Greater Geelong still wants to be left out of the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) but is advocating for...

Henderson elected chair of Senate committee

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has received a promotion in her Senate duties, and is the new chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs...

Sweet treats abound at ice cream festival

ICE cream lovers can now dig their spoon into 144 different flavours at the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery’s (GORCI) Ice Cream...

City pushes back decision on CBD special rate

THE City of Greater Geelong council has pushed back a decision on whether the special rate charged to businesses in Geelong’s CBD will continue...

Men’s Shed carpenters partner with Landcare groups

A LOCAL Men’s Shed and a conservation group have teamed up to provide nesting shelters for wildlife amid concern over the future of natural sites. The...