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March 19, 2020
SON to shine at the Shed
Irish songstress Susan O’Neill (SON) felt as helpless as she did guilty when bushfires ravaged Australia. Such natural devastation doesn’t occur in Ireland, the...
March 17, 2020
City’s swim and sport centres and libraries to close tomorrow
THE City of Greater Geelong will close several of its public facilities from close of business tomorrow until at least April 1 to reduce...
March 16, 2020
Pedalling for sick kids
A TEAM OF 40 cyclists are covering 400 kilometres across four days to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities' (RMHC) annual Ride For...
March 12, 2020
11-year-old musical prodigy to play Costa Hall
ONE of Australia’s most promising musical prodigies Christian Li will perform alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) next Friday (March 20) at Costa Hall. Conducted...
March 12, 2020
Drysdale All-abilities soccer trio are on the ball
A TRIO of Drysdale All Abilities soccer players were presented with commemorative soccer balls by Bellarine MP Lisa Neville on Sunday as teams prepare...
March 12, 2020
Respect Victoria welcomes Gender Equality Bill
RESPECT Victoria has welcomed the passing of the Gender Equality Bill by the state government. The legislation applies to public sector workplaces and aims to...
March 12, 2020
Expo to celebrate staying healthy and active
BELLARINE Springs' inaugural Healthy and Active Ageing Expo for Seniors is just around the corner. Seniors are warmly invited to this free community event, showcasing...
March 12, 2020
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie celebrates its support for children’s charity
THE Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery recently celebrated its part in helping raise $46,500 over the past two years to support national...
March 12, 2020
Barwon Water’s plan to remediate waterways accepted
SOUTHERN Rural Water (SRW) has officially accepted the Boundary Creek, Big Swamp and surrounding environment Remediation and Environmental Protection Plan submitted by Barwon Water. In...
March 12, 2020
Sod turned at Point Lonsdale SLSC clubhouse
WORK has started on the new Point Lonsdale SLSC clubhouse, which will provide locals and visitors with a larger, modern facility. Minister for Police and...
March 12, 2020
Enjoy high tea in Winchelsea this Sunday
A COMMUNITY-driven initiative to showcase the former Winchelsea Shire Hall will see the building host an International Women’s Day High Tea with an inspiring...
March 12, 2020
Ocean Grove SLSC crowned junior lifesaving champions
AFTER three days of competition, the 2020 Junior Victorian Lifesaving Championships wrapped up on Monday with Ocean Grove SLSC finishing victorious overall with 411...
March 12, 2020
Week encourages women to get physical
A GROUP of councils, health bodies and others across the G21 region are getting behind a statewide initiative to encourage women to become more...
March 12, 2020
Flourishing Families course to return in April
PARENTS are invited to join a free program, based on new research, that promotes family growth and wellbeing. The City of Greater Geelong initiated a...
March 12, 2020
Female leaders steer the city
TWO teenage girls made history last month when they were named the first female leadership team of the City of Greater Geelong’s youth council,...
March 12, 2020
Tips on how to prevent coronavirus
THREE new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed on Sunday, bringing the total number of infected Victorians to 15. The Department of Health and Human...
March 12, 2020
Oh, mighty Scotland
This Sunday’s Geelong Highland Gathering is being held at Osborne Park in North Geelong, with Scottish paraphernalia set to entrance visitors throughout the day....
March 12, 2020
Spotlighting endometriosis at GMHBA
Tomorrow’s AFLW clash between Geelong and North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium will be more than a game of football, with the Cats rallying around...
March 12, 2020
Bird watching with The Passerby
There are many talented photographers on the Surf Coast, but Shaun from The Passerby was one who caught our eye on social media last...
March 12, 2020
Run free with GRC
Less than a third of Australians are getting enough physical activity to benefit their health, but a local free health initiative is playing its...
March 12, 2020
Donating the gift of life
New data released by the Organ and Tissue Authority revealed more than 1,600 Australian lives were saved last year thanks to organ transplants from...
March 12, 2020
A life-changing partnership
OCEAN Grove-based club Surfside Waves Soccer Club (SWSC) recently partnered with LifeChanger Foundation to help foster safe and resilient communities. With members from five to...
March 5, 2020
Aussie pool team shows its heart
A GENEROUS community of Australian pool builders have banded together to raise thousands of dollars for the bushfire volunteers who battled the country’s devastating...
March 5, 2020
Surf Coast Arts Trail to return
ARTISTS from the region are encouraged to register for this year’s Surf Coast Arts Trail, to be held on August 8 and 9. Entering...
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