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October 8, 2020

Cliff fall at Demons Bluff is imminent, GORCC warns

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) is urging beach users on the Surf Coast to exercise caution after heavy rainfall increased the severity...

October 8, 2020

Game on for CORA as state government gives approval

IT IS GAME on for the $350 million Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) project, with the state government to announce today it has given...

October 8, 2020

On the Plate: Call me?

One thing’s for sure over these past several months, and that’s the amount of time we’ve been spending on the phone. And I hope...

October 8, 2020

More health service to log onto telehealth

People living in Western Victoria will have better access to specialist medical care without having to travel through a boost to telehealth services by...

October 8, 2020

Grapevine: A noble variety

Nebbiolo has found its way firmly into the noble grape variety category, if it wasn't already, over the past decade or so. Whether it be...

October 8, 2020

Entries open for Gromsearch

THE Ripcurl Gromsearch Series surfing competition will go ahead this year at Jan Juc beach in November, organisers Ripcurl and Surfing Victoria announced. Originally slated...

October 8, 2020

Campaign wants 12 Apostles tourists to treasure their visit

THE local tourism group closest to the 12 Apostles is urging visitors to the iconic tourist attraction to respect the environment and travel to...

October 8, 2020

Meet your council candidates: Kardinia Ward, City of Greater Geelong

Jack Williams.

Jack Williams

Occupation: Station Officer at Marshall Station Where do you live? Mount Duneed How...

October 8, 2020

Meet your council candidates: Bellarine Ward, City of Greater Geelong

Tom O'Connor.

Tom O’Connor

Occupation: Full time community activist. Where do you live? Drysdale How long have...

October 8, 2020

RCV urges faster easing of coronavirus restrictions outside Melbourne

THE state's regional areas continue to have a very low number of active coronavirus cases, and Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) is urging the Victorian...

October 8, 2020

Meet your council candidates: Brownbill Ward, City of Greater Geelong

Sandi Dwyer.

Sandi Dwyer

Candidate provided this statement: I’m Sandi Dwyer, a therapist, yoga, meditation and...

October 8, 2020

Meet your council candidates: Windermere Ward, City of Greater Geelong

Enamul Haque.

Enamul Haque

Candidate did not respond by deadline. From their VEC questionnaire: Sectors I...

October 8, 2020

Duncan backs Selwood to face the Pies

CATS midfielder Mitch Duncan is backing his skipper Joel Selwood to recover from a finger injury and front up for this weekend's do-or-die AFL...

October 8, 2020

On the job: Federal Budget aims to drive employment growth

THE Coalition says it is putting jobs and investment at the heart of the latest Federal Budget, including hundreds of millions of dollars towards...

October 8, 2020

Geelong businesses earmarked for cheaper, high-speed NBN

GEELONG will be among the first regional cities where business can get access to very high-speed broadband at a rEduced cost through an initiative...

October 8, 2020

Grants to stoke the creative engine

GEELONG Arts Centre has finalised the full list of recipients for their Creative Engine grants. The grants, both financial and in-kind occupancies within the centre’s...

October 8, 2020

Wave attenuator on track for 2021 completion

A NEW publicly accessible $10.1 million wave attenuator at the Geelong waterfront precinct is nearing completion, with the last three remaining pieces en route...

October 8, 2020

VEC encourages early votes

VOTERS should check the mail from this week for their ballot packs for the election, and Victorian Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately is encouraging people...

October 8, 2020

First Peoples’ Assembly presents first report to Parliament

THE First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria has marked a successful first year, with its first annual report tabled in state Parliament last month. Since starting...

October 1, 2020

Henderson hails City Deal works at Queenscliff ferry terminal

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has hailed the progress of works at the Queenscliff ferry terminal as part of the Geelong City Deal. The $370...

October 1, 2020

Back on the beach: Torquay SLSC members among the first to resume training

THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) is leading from the front as summer approaches, with its members among the first surf life saving...

October 1, 2020

Boxes of care are on their way

THE team at Clifton Springs Golf Club has launched an initiative to inject some positivity and hope back into the local community. The Community Care...

October 1, 2020

JobKeeper subsidy reduced

THE Coalition Government's JobKeeper subsidy has been cut back as expected, despite calls to keep the payments at their previous level. Announced in March, the...

October 1, 2020

Grant to help needy families sleep soundly

GEELONG Mums will help 200 more families in need through a grant from EnergyAustralia. The electricity and gas provider has supported community projects and initiatives...