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April 9, 2020
Experience Metricon’s display homes from the comfort of your couch
At Metricon Homes, we love having you visit our display homes, but we understand sometimes it may not always be convenient for you to...
April 9, 2020
City to start rabbit baiting program
THE City of Greater Geelong will this month start a control program to reduce very high rabbit numbers at 10 city-managed reserves. The program will...
April 9, 2020
EPA urges people to think before they flush
ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is urging Victorians to “think before they flush”. Toilet paper has been hard to get in supermarkets as a result...
April 9, 2020
New hub highlights jobs on offer
THE federal government has launched a new Jobs Hub to highlight which businesses and organisations have multiple jobs on offer. A list of a selection...
April 9, 2020
On the Plate: Out of hibernation comes creativity
It was the ancient Greek philosopher Plato who sagely advised “Necessity is the mother of invention”. And it’s sure been necessary to be inventive...
April 9, 2020
Property valuers launch contactless inspection tool
Herron Todd White, Australia’s largest independent property valuation and advisory firm, have launched a world-leading program that will help in lenders’ efforts to release...
April 9, 2020
Elaine Carbines delays her departure from 21
G21 CHIEF executive officer Elaine Carbines will delay her departure until the end of 2020 to provide stability to G21’s operations during the coronavirus...
April 9, 2020
Federal government rolls out free childcare package
ABOUT a million families are expected to benefit from the federal government's plan to partially subsidise child care during the coronavirus pandemic. Announced last week by...
April 9, 2020
Sustained focus: City seeks feedback on Sustainability Framework
THE City of Greater Geelong council is encouraging the community to think beyond the coronavirus and put in their thoughts about the city’s Sustainability...
April 9, 2020
Newspapers want full $48 million in federal aid released
COUNTRY Press Australia has welcomed this week’s announcement by the Morrison Government to release $5 million from the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund. However,...
April 9, 2020
Otways mulching to reduce fire risk
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has started a program of mulching works to reduce bushfire risk in and around local townships. The program is being...
April 9, 2020
Book your flu shot now, says RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging patients to get their flu vaccination earlier than usual this year, as the health...
April 9, 2020
Rolling in the deep
At just 16 years of age, Ocean Grove’s Johnte Lange is making waves behind the lens as he paddles out to capture some of...
April 9, 2020
Surf’s up, lenses out
A Torquay-based photographer has created an Instagram handle to connect the field’s amateurs and professionals in one user-friendly place.
@lifeonthesurfcoast was founded by Alex Newbould,...
April 9, 2020
Who’s that teddy in the window?
AS SOCIAL activity takes a back seat during the coronavirus pandemic, putting a smile on children's faces was all Lara's Sal Chadwick wished for...
April 8, 2020
Victorian students to learn from home in Term 2
TERM 2 starts in Victoria next week but most students will be doing their learning from home, under new measures announced by the state...
April 2, 2020
Victorian real estate sector will do its part
REIV president Leah Calnan said Victorian real estate agents will turn to technology following the Prime Minister’s announcement to restrict public gatherings such as...
April 2, 2020
Forever home among stunning established gardens
One Agency Surf Coast continue to bring new properties to the market and 8 Glengarry Drive Torquay is another quality listing that has piqued...
April 2, 2020
REIV: Clarifying some concerns
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has sought clarification from Consumer Affairs Victoria regarding some current practical matters to provide some clarity to...
April 2, 2020
Town by Town Snapshot: Wye River
THE size of Wye River district is about 35.8 square kilometres with the population of Wye River recorded at 234 in 2011 and by...
April 2, 2020
The king of the Surf Coast jungle
It’s no secret Jason Cichocki has a glowing reputation on the Surf Coast, but in speaking with the man locals call the “wildlife warrior”,...
April 2, 2020
Tough times ahead for creative industries
THE arts and entertainment industry is feeling the weight of the coronavirus pandemic, as live performances, programs and festivals are forced to...
April 2, 2020
City works to educate future leaders
THE City of Greater Geelong has announced the 13 graduates who successfully completed the council’s first Community Leadership Program. The...
April 2, 2020
Finding calm at Fisho’s
PEOPLE with flamboyant personalities can be misread as being “happy”, but it’s often the most extroverted of individuals who are suffering on the inside. Torquay’s...
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