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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...

Election race begins

THE local election race is officially on from today (Thursday, September 17), as nominations open for people to stand for council. In the Surf Coast...

Awards to celebrate outstanding work

NOMINATIONS are now open for the Geelong Awards for People with a Disability 2020, which celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of people living with...

HeadtoHelp clinic opens in Geelong

People in the Greater Geelong area experiencing mental ill-health due to the stresses of COVID-19 can now get access to support services at a...

Spike in toddler drowning deaths sparks warning

THERE have been five toddler drowning deaths in Victoria within seven weeks, and water safety authorities are urging active supervision of children at pools,...

City to rezone land for proposed Leopold subdivision

FIVE neighbouring farms in Leopold will be rezoned for residential housing under a proposed planning amendment and permit application to the City of Greater...

Shane Dawson to step down as Bellarine Community Health CEO

THE chief executive officer of Bellarine Community Health (BCH) will retire at the end of next month. The provider of community health services on...

Appeal about bottle shop permit extended

THE City of Greater Geelong council will extend the deadline allowing people to appeal a decision about a proposed bottle shop in Portarlington to...

Tom Harrison to be a voice for everyone

AT THE age of 22, Tom Harrison is among the youngest of the candidates so far in the City of Greater Geelong council elections,...

Barwon Regional Partnership needs new members

THE Barwon Regional Partnership is encouraging experienced and emerging leaders of all ages and backgrounds to apply for a position to help shape their...

Bellarine Community Support Register holds online AGM

THE Bellarine Community Support Register has recognised some of its hardest-working members during its annual general meeting. The not-for-profit organisation makes care calls to people...

City to enter caretaker period next week

THE City of Greater Geelong council will enter the caretaker period on Tuesday next week as the council election begins. To comply with the Local...

Inquiry examines options to fund faster rail

ADVOCATES for faster train services between Geelong and Melbourne will be keenly following a federal Parliamentary inquiry into the best way to pay for...

Regional Victoria to take the Third Step on roadmap on Thursday

REGIONAL Victoria has made a big move along the roadmap to coronavirus recovery. This morning, Premier Daniel Andrews announced regional Victoria would take the Third...

Smooth and sleek

In a world of colour and chaos, the simplicity of sleek shapes and the quiet shades of ebony make for an enticing colour palette...

R U OK? focuses on continuing the conversation

TODAY is R U OK? Day and all Australians encouraged to ask the potentially life-changing question. R U OK? is an organisation that aims to...

Candidates to be quizzed in three online forums

THE Combined Bellarine Community Associations (CBCA) will host a series of community webinars next month to give people across the Bellarine an opportunity to...

Local firefighters gear up through generous donations

DEFIBRILLATORS, thermal imaging cameras, special truck licences and apparel will keep CFA volunteer firefighters safer, better equipped and more comfortable, after $4.8 million in...

Outdoor pools and playgrounds to reopen under roadmap

THE City of Greater Geelong council is preparing to reopen playgrounds and outdoor pools across the municipality from next week, in line with the...

Off the map: Some industries disappointed by state’s roadmap to coronavirus recovery

THE state government’s roadmap for easing coronavirus restrictions in the Bellarine has received a mixed reception, with some industries left disappointed by its cautious...

More council candidates emerge as nominations draw near

NOMINATIONS to stand in the council elections at the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe open this time next week, and...

The Pulse to livestream a week of election forums

COMMUNITY radio station 94.7 The Pulse will hold a series of council election forums with candidates from across the Geelong region via Zoom in...