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Remote learning model going strong

PARENTS supervising their children as they hit the books must remember they're helping their kids switch to remote learning, not home schooling, says Jan...

Surf tales of Tal

Award-winning Ocean Grove photographer Tal Lemmens has spent the last five years mastering the art of seascape photography. Taking out 14th place in the Australian...

Online safety: safeguarding kids during the pandemic

YMCA Australia’s National Safeguarding Unit has developed a downloadable A3 poster with tips on how to protect children against online predators, as young people...

Painting for inner peace: artist Nikki Holmes shares her journey to canvas

When Nikki Holmes’ marriage broke down in 2014, she became a version of herself she never knew existed. With each sunrise came a wave of...

Tradie Talk: The tree carers climbing to new heights

QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson is proud to specialise in confined space tree care and removal through his business Climb Right Tree Services. Although Ben is...

Chocolaterie’s festival still rocks on this month

THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie is giving one of their most popular events an online twist as it prepares to present its annual Rocky...

Torquay netballers pass it on through social media

NETBALL has not escaped the continuing bans on sport during the coronavirus, but the Torquay Tigers are using Instagram to keep their spirits up...

Help foundation’s work shine brightly on Starlight Day

TOMORROW (Friday, May 1) is Starlight Day, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation needs your help to raise $1.3 million to deliver happiness to more...

Online service helps new parents

THE Surf Coast Shire council has launched online support group for first-time parents to support them during lockdown. The First-Time Parent Groups puts new parents...

Capturing the region during lockdown

Despite social distancing, Jan Juc photographer Ferne Millen is bringing the community together one image at a time.

Borough embarks on live streaming

THE Borough of Queenscliffe’s budget consultation process will reach an inventive conclusion when council hosts a live and interactive presentation on its Facebook page...

Great Ocean Report April 2020: Moving through changes

WITH MARTY MAHER FROM GREAT OCEAN PROPERTIES

As we look back on our last report in February, we were describing a very different scene to...

Report reveals lead indicators for property market’s return to form

A long-term study by MCG Quantity Surveyors is helping define investor trends that will flag the property market’s bounce back after COVID-19.

Fardy Facts: Survival of COVID-19 on surfaces

Hi I am Sarah Fardy, I’m your Surf Coast resident scientist!

Project spreads kindness with a purpose

GEELONG'S Give Where You Live Foundation has launched a new project aimed at sharing good news stories and useful information during the coronavirus pandemic. Titled...

Don’t neglect your health during the coronavirus

THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a nationwide campaign to stop people from neglecting their health concerns during the COVID-19...

Torquay’s Sunnyside Up

Hayden Real Estate’s recent listing in the heart of Old Torquay truly deserves the sometimes-overused depiction “unique”.

First Home Owner Grant extended for 12 months

THE Andrews Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home for an extra 12 months,...

Victorian property market in peak form pre COVID-19

REIV president Leah Calnan says the Victorian property market achieved record-breaking growth prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus, with the REIV quarterly median...

Town by Town Snapshot: Charlemont

THE size of Charlemont is about 10.5 square kilometres with the population recorded at 1,798 in 2011. By the 2016 Census, the population was...

Grapevine: Rule breakers

When the natural wine movement began a couple of decades ago in France, and even more so in the past 15 years, it was...

Tips for getting a good night’s sleep

Community members feeling the strain of coronavirus might be finding it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, but Beyond Blue is here to...

Teens encouraged to have a say in national survey

YOUTHS living in the Geelong region are being encouraged to participate in Mission Australia's 19th annual Youth Survey – the largest online poll of...

Get nominating for the 2020 Geelong Youth Awards

GREATER Geelong's inspiring young leaders will be celebrated in the 2020 Geelong Youth Awards this July, with nominations now open for people aged 12-25. The...