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September 17, 2020
Community rallies behind students enlightenment
A LOCAL school’s ambitious project to help children in developing countries has been made possible through a generous donation from a residential developer. Armstrong Creek...
September 17, 2020
Heavy metal letter-drop at Wandana
TAKE some three-metre-high metal letters, stick them on a hill beside a freeway, add a controversial message and, well, you’re sure to field a...
September 17, 2020
Locks get the chop for charity
KATHRYN McCauley could not have been happier to farewell her gorgeous long locks last Friday. A few snips of the hairdresser’s scissors completed her two-year...
September 17, 2020
GCA women’s competition set for growth
THE Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) is aiming to evolve their senior women's cricket competition after the success of its inaugural season. GCA vice-president and women's...
September 17, 2020
Creating spaces of connection and joy
When work as a surf instructor was suddenly hard to get earlier this year it prompted Cees Engelen to look toward his connection with...
September 17, 2020
Dancing with Parkinson’s pivots to virtual classes
DANCING with Parkinson’s Surf Coast has pirouette to online classes and is now thriving in the new medium. Program director Jacqui Dreessens has been running...
September 17, 2020
Passion poured into chai business venture
A decision to take better care of herself put Kristen Carroll on the path to improving her wellbeing through meditation, yoga and a healthier...
September 17, 2020
Bank of Mum and Dad step forward during Covid
The less restrictive lockdown measures on the Surf Coast have meant property sales have continued to flow, and increasingly parents are stepping in to...
September 17, 2020
Building great relationships
Times like these present an amazing opportunity to take stock! What's really important comes into focus and often things we thought were critical fade...
September 17, 2020
Happy sailing
KITHBROOKE Yacht Club commodore Bill White says you don’t have to be on the beach to sail a yacht. While playing outdoor bowls on a...
September 10, 2020
New post office to open in Ocean Grove
A SECOND post office is set to open in Ocean Grove, with Australia Post seeking expressions of interest for a three-year license to manage...
September 10, 2020
AFL Barwon waives all junior football and netball fees
AFL BARWON has announced all junior football and netball player and team fees for the 2020 season will be waived as a show of...
September 10, 2020
Help reduce toxic weed
TOXIC weed Cape Tulip has reared its head across the Surf Coast shire with local authorities calling on residents and landowners to help reduce...
September 10, 2020
Seniors’ Festival goes digital
The 38th Victorian Seniors' Festival and Geelong's own seniors' festival will take a virtual turn this year providing a positive connection at home. With residents...
September 10, 2020
School begins $4 million upgrade
FUNDING from the state government has enabled Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School in Ocean Grove to begin construction on a new...
September 10, 2020
Coaches return for another two seasons
DOM Gleeson and Courtney Cuolahan will lead the Torquay Tigers in 2021, with the pair committing to the club for the next two seasons. Gleeson's...
September 10, 2020
Happy Father’s Day winning feeling
LOCAL Geelong, Bellarine and Melbourne Cup winning trainer Danny O'Brien started the IGA Liquor Father's Day Races at the Geelong Racing Club on Sunday...
September 10, 2020
Building approvals increase 12 percent in July
The HomeBuilder program has been very positive for the detached house sector, but the impact of this program is yet to be seen in ABS approval...
September 10, 2020
Secondary schools adapt to keep VCE students on track
THE reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions and subsequent return of homeschooling ahead of exams has presented VCE staff and students with several challenges. Exams have...
September 10, 2020
Humans in Geelong’s grand plans for digital expo
Humans in Geelong has embraced the digital format for its 2020 expo next month. The not-for-profit aims to inspire, connect, and strengthen the community through...
September 3, 2020
The Salvos celebrate 140 years of service in Australia
SATURDAY, September 5, marks 140 years since The Salvation Army Australia was founded. The Salvation Army Australia's head of public relations Bruce Harmer said the...
September 3, 2020
Contract drives research forward
THE Australian Army has awarded Deakin University a $3.5 million contract to support its Leader-Follower autonomous vehicle technology program. The contract is in addition to...
September 3, 2020
AFL Barwon reviewing junior football age groups
AFL BARWON is undertaking a review of junior male and non-competitive mixed football age groups ahead of the 2021 season. Following a review in 2017,...
August 27, 2020
Duty free
ALMOST 2,000 residents in the City of Greater Geelong are reported to have benefited from Homes for Victorians scheme in the past financial year. The...
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