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Everyday heroes spring into action at Urquhart Bluff

A TRIO of Anglesea locals will be remembered as heroes in the eyes of an 80-year-old woman who was cared for by more than...

Bunches of hope

IF THE flowers on the Brogan family’s protea tree could talk, what words of wisdom would they share? Belonging to one of the earliest groups...

The Nipple Angel: tattooist Shelley Black is on a mission to empower breast cancer survivors

An ordinary afternoon at work nearly 15 years ago turned sinister for Shelley Black when her heart began thrashing against her chest as though...

Red doors swing open at Eagles Nest

The birds are chirping over at Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery after its red doors were re-opened on Saturday for the first time since...

Baillie’s book venture is full steam ahead

For 20 years, local children’s writer Kaye Baillie has devoted herself to learning how to educate and inspire kids through storytelling, and her efforts...

Improving physical health for mental health

Teams and individuals from across the region have committed themselves to executing 3,046 push ups this month to raise money for headspace Geelong via...

Pubs, cafes and restaurants to start re-opening from June 1

CAFES, pubs and restaurants in Victoria will re-open their doors to serve meals to up to 20 customers from the start of June under...

A lifetime of life saving: Jan Juc SLSC “stalwart” Bec Johnson

Rebecca Johnson was 12 years old when she first walked through the doors of Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). More than three decades...

Easing back to normal: City loosens coronavirus restrictions

THERE has been a slight easing of restrictions on people’s movement in the City of Greater Geelong as the state government continues to try...

Tradie Talk: Sam McCann Plumbing can!

SAM McCann has committed himself to providing a quality service since establishing a plumbing business in his name about 12 months ago. Based in Jan...

NBN Co extends offer of extra internet capacity

NBN Co has extended its offer to provide up to 40 per cent extra capacity to internet providers at no extra cost for another...

Avalon introduces touchless check-in system

AVALON Airport will be the first airport in Australia to implement touchless self-service through a new deal with Elenium Automation, which says the technology...

VTIC welcomes measures to restart tourism industry

THE state and federal governments have rolled out resources and funding to help businesses get back on their feet as coronavirus restrictions are eased,...

Innovative road safety projects sought

APPLICATIONS for the first round of the federal government’s $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund will be open until next week. Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson...

Victorian schools to re-open from May 26

VICTORIAN government schools will begin re-opening their doors to students in less than two weeks in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions just announced...

New COVID-19 respiratory clinic opens in Ocean Grove

A TEMPORARY federally-funded COVID-19 respiratory clinic opened in Ocean Grove last week.

Roadmap for easing of coronavirus restrictions revealed

THE roadmap back to life after the coronavirus has been revealed, but it is not yet clear when restrictions will be eased in Victoria. This...

G21 prepares for life after coronavirus

LEADING lobby group G21 is preparing for the role it will play - alongside all levels of government, business and other bodies - to...

Cancer cluster investigation to be widened

AN INVESTIGATION into a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula has been widened, and the move has bipartisan support from Geelong federal MPs. The...

Coronavirus tracing app not fully functional yet

THE coronavirus tracing app has gone live, and the federal Coalition has linked a possible easing of lockdown restrictions from as early as tomorrow...

What’s in your Bellarine Box?

A PAIR of Bellarine foodies are sharing their love of local produce through a new offering delivered to people’s doors. Bellarine Smokehouse’s Jason Smith and...

Coker wants childcare sector to speak up

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker will hold a virtual town hall meeting later this month to learn more about how the childcare sector...

Get the level of support your business needs

IF YOU are a business owner struggling with your taxes or wanting to ensure you take full advantage of the government’s support schemes, now...

#BuySurfCoast this Mother’s Day

Surf Coast Shire businesses are ready to help you spoil your mum for Mother’s Day. You mightn’t be able to take her out on...