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Anglesea Borefield gets a rest

THE Anglesea Borefield is now in standby mode, following the recovery of local water storages over the past 12 months. Since Barwon Water started operating...

Your COVID-19 test questions answered

Testing for COVID-19 can give much-needed information to help understand and manage this viral infection on an individual, local, national and global level.

Passing through: Drysdale Bypass opens to traffic

THE Drysdale Bypass – the Bellarine Peninsula’s biggest road infrastructure project – is now open to traffic. The new $117 million bypass, stretching six kilometres...

Some Otways tracks close

SOME tracks and roads across the Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park have been temporarily closed to traffic as part of an...

Geelong makes Australian Traveller’s top 100 list

GEELONG is listed alongside the nation’s best tourist destinations in Australian Traveller’s “100 Ways to Holiday Here this Year” feature, which has just been...

Corangamite CMA’s new network seeks members

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has launched a new Community Engagement Network (CEN) to improve community input and perspectives on how the Corangamite...

Cats have confronted inconsistency, says Scott

GEELONG coach Chris Scott acknowledges the Cats' inconsistency was a factor in his side's two-point loss to Carlton last week, but says the quality...

Grant to improve Geelong’s mental health

THE Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has welcomed the Morrison Government's agreement to reallocate existing funds to support the Geelong Place-Based Suicide Prevention...

Audit criticises worth of regional road barriers

AN AUDIT has been highly critical of the worth of flexible barriers on Victoria's regional roads, finding that while the barriers saved lives and...

Submissions extended for inquiry into road toll

SUBMISSIONS into a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s spike in deaths on Victorian roads have been extended until next week, and and a local...

Local projects to turn organic waste into electricity

GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria’s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government. The two projects will...

Hayley’s pledge for a Dry July is raking it in

AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident's pledge to go alcohol-free for half of July has already raised more than $4,500 - and it's not even July...

Rural Health Commissioner becomes permanent

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has welcomed the establishment of a permanent Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner, with Parliament supporting the legislation...

Mt Duneed school volunteer wins national award from EdConnect

MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School volunteer Deidre Moss has been recognised for her efforts this year with a national award from EdConnect. The charity, which...

Bellarine Bayside appoints new CEO

THE Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management has announced the appointment of Bruce Elliot as its new chief executive officer. Mr Elliot will begin the...

Footy returns to GMHBA Stadium, fans could return soon

THE 2020 AFL season has resumed after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic and footballs have been kicked in anger at GMHBA...

Geelong’s headspace services share in extra federal funds

Geelong’s headspace service will share in a $24.2 million federal government investment to reduce wait times and fast-track access to mental health services for...

Growing Suburbs Fund expanded to include Surf Coast

THE state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund has been expanded to include the Surf Coast Shire to support the area’s growing needs. The $25 million expansion...

AIRAR’s letters for refugees win national award

RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) have recognised the efforts of letter writers in Aireys Inlet with a national award. The national refugee advocacy organisation presented

Foundation supports Diversitat’s settlement program

THE Geelong Community Foundation has thrown a lifeline to a housing program run by Diversitat in Geelong. Diversitat is the local provider of the federal...

Bree’s all fired up about winning an electric heater

BELMONT resident Bree Jackson has one less thing to worry about while renovating her house after winning the Times News Group's "Stay Warm This...

Community champions lauded in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

COMMUNITY champions from across the Geelong region have been lauded in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List. They are among 933 recipients this year, which...

Couple’s historic effort awarded with OAMs

RESEARCHING a family connection inspired one Queenscliff couple to fully embrace the town’s history, and the pair have been individually recognised for their work...

Deakin staff want transparency during job cuts

STAFF at Deakin University are signing an open letter addressed to vice-chancellor Professor Iain Martin urging transparency and more information as the university prepares...