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State takes over Green Spine but no progress yet

THE Green Spine project is now officially the state government's responsibility, but little progress appears to have been made six months later. The first section...

Campaign wants solar on Bellarine schools

PARENTS and carers from the Bellarine have added their names to an open letter asking Prime Minister Scott Morrison to provide funding to install...

Peak bodies agree on Geelong’s most-needed projects

FIVE of the Geelong region's biggest peak bodies have collaborated on a list of specific projects and initiatives the state government should include in...

Rivers Edge launches Stage 4 as buyers want more

Winchelsea’s newest community Rivers Edge has launched its Stage 4 release ahead of time after lots in the recently released Stage 3 were snapped...

Property investors remain upbeat but looking at different locations to buy – and to live

The majority of property investors have remained upbeat during COVID-19, however the pandemic has made them reconsider not only where they buy, but also...

Southern markets drive finished cattle prices

MEAT and Livestock Australia (MLA) report that finished cattle prices have been bolstered by the southern states. In recent weeks, attention in the cattle market...

Telstra’s 5G network expanded to Wallington, Connewarre and Moolap

TELSTRA has expanded its 5G network, announcing it has just switched on towers to cover Wallington, Connewarre, Moolap, Corio and Grovedale. Most of central and...

Most of Victoria’s federal electorate boundaries to be redrawn

THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is inviting members of the public to propose changes to the boundaries and names of Victoria’s federal electorates. Population growth...

Regional Victoria will have to wait for COVID Normal

REGIONAL Victorians have lower levels of coronavirus compared to those living in Melbourne and are enjoying lesser restrictions as a result, but will probably...

Builders and plumbers put on notice for non-compliance

THE Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is warning builders and plumbers in the Geelong region to make sure their work is compliant or risk further...

A Walk in the Park Geelong goes in a different direction

GEELONG has missed the date slated for the third A Walk in the Park event to raise awareness and funds to support people living...

Nominations close for city and borough council elections

NOMINATIONS have closed for the City of Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliffe council elections, and a large field of candidates have thrown their...

Nepalese community receives support grant

THE organisation representing Geelong's Nepalese residents have received a $15,000 grant from the state government’s $14.3 million Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities Taskforce. The...

More Working for Victoria jobs with the city as restrictions ease

THE easing of coronavirus restrictions in regional Victoria means more jobs are available in Geelong through the state government's Working for Victoria initiative. Under the...

Works begin on Swanston Centre upgrade

BUILDING works are now under way to redevelop Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre, paving the way for a new model of care for mental health,...

Take a seat: Push to use car parks for outdoor dining

THE City of Greater Geelong council is seeking outdoor dining ideas now coronavirus restrictions have been eased, and one Ocean Grove café owner says...

Jazz memories sought for online concert

IF YOU have a tale about your favourite jazz tune, the Geelong Seniors Festival wants to hear it. The festival has been reimagined in 2020...

Reimagining Health grants open

Health promotion foundation VicHealth has announced $2.5 million in new funding to support local organisations to address the immediate health and wellbeing concerns of...

Polls produce different attitudes about lockdown

DETERMINING how Victorians feel about the state government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic is proving difficult, with two separate opinion polls conducted earlier this...

Don’t delay your child’s immunisations

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging parents to book into their usual GP clinic and ensure their children’s routine immunisations...

Babysitters allowed during Third Step

THE Third Step on Victoria's coronavirus roadmap has seen the welcome return of cafes, restaurants and some other venues that regional Victorians can now...

Get physical with the Borough’s new exercise stations

WITH construction complete and coronavirus restrictions easing, residents and visitors to the Borough of Queenscliffe are being invited to try out new open-air gym...

Candidates declare themselves as council nominations open

MORE candidates for the next City of Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliffe councils are stepping forward ahead of nominations for the election opening...

Shire to enter caretaker period next week

THE Surf Coast Shire council will enter the caretaker period on Tuesday next week as the council election begins. The existing council held its last...