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August 6, 2020
Councillors approve continued use of virtual meetings
HAVING conducted council meetings virtually to adapt to lockdown restrictions, the City of Greater Geelong is now advocating for virtual meetings to become a...
August 6, 2020
Awards of Excellence winners announced
LIFE Saving Victoria's (LSV) Awards of Excellence were held at the weekend to celebrate the most dedicated clubs and individuals in the lifesaving and...
August 6, 2020
Women, it’s your time to stand for council
THE state government will launch the "It's Our Time" campaign later this month to encourage more women to be part of local government. The campaign...
August 6, 2020
Letters bring young and old together
VARIOUS groups and businesses in Anglesea have partnered to launch a community engagement program bringing young and old together in challenging times. Initiated by Anglesea...
August 4, 2020
Junior football and netball seasons cancelled
AFL Barwon has cancelled the junior winter football and netball seasons due to regional Victoria returning to Stage 3 restrictions. The Stage 3 restrictions, which...
July 31, 2020
AFL Barwon urges spectators to wear masks for weekend fixtures
Junior football will continue in the wake of yesterday's (Thursday, July 30) announcement on tightening restrictions for regional Victoria, but spectators are being urged...
July 30, 2020
Carbon fibre board makes waves
A TRIO of Deakin University graduates have put their knowledge to the test to create a carbon fibre surfboard that can carve waves with...
July 30, 2020
Second cancer cluster hearing to be held on the Bellarine
A SECOND hearing on a potential cancer cluster on the Bellarine will be held locally, but the date is yet to be confirmed. Some locals...
July 30, 2020
New measures to support international university students
THE federal government has announced several changes to student visa arrangements to allow more international students to study at Australian universities. The federal government has...
July 30, 2020
Toolkit to help people stay safe at home
A NEW resource is now available to City of Greater Geelong residents looking for support or information about domestic violence. The Safe at Home toolkit...
July 30, 2020
Shedding the Blues strikes a chord
Music-based wellbeing group Shedding the Blues has shown great resilience and innovation to thrive amid adversity. Started by volunteers from Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House and Bellarine...
July 30, 2020
Fairhaven SLSC named among state’s best lifesaving clubs
A SURF Coast club could potentially win Club of the Year for the second time in five years at the upcoming Life Saving Victoria...
July 30, 2020
Stoward’s Street Library an instant hit
A RELUCTANCE to throw out old books and desire to get the community reading more has seen John Stoward set up a new Street...
July 30, 2020
Suns shine a light on Indigenous culture
THE Junior netballers are currently relishing every chance they get to play, but for some teams the weekend’s fixtures were particularly special. The Surf Coast...
July 30, 2020
Australian Open of surfing gets green light
THE Australian Open will herald the return of competitive surfing later in the year, with Victoria set to be among the hosts. The announcement came...
July 29, 2020
Renegades to return to Geelong
THE Melbourne Renegades will return to Geelong for two of their home games in the 10th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). The 2020/21...
July 23, 2020
Falls Festival Lorne survives despite Marion Bay cancellation
FALLS Festival Lorne is still set to run despite event organisers Secret Sounds having cancelled Falls Festival Marion Bay because of the coronavirus pandemic. The...
July 23, 2020
Anglesea home to first electronic prescription
Anglesea Medical and Anglesea Pharmacy were both recently part of the first electronic prescription dispensed in primary care to be transmitted in Australia. Like telehealth,...
July 23, 2020
City approves social housing committee
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved the establishment of the Affordable Social Housing Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will look to help the...
July 23, 2020
Hefty fines issued to trailblazers
VARIOUS government organisations have been clamping down on illegal trailbike activity in the Great Otway National Park. In recent months, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, the...
July 23, 2020
Junior football and netball begins
THE local junior football and netball seasons got under way on the weekend. Despite the months of uncertainty and the strict protocols in place, there...
July 23, 2020
Council approves tree change
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved its Draft Tree Management Policy to be released for community consultation. The policy, released by the council...
July 23, 2020
Funding for sustainable flu vaccinations
Geelong researchers will benefit from funding from the federal government to help with sustainable production of flu vaccinations. The CSIRO has been working with Synbiova...
July 17, 2020
Join the virtual tribe
Explore Australia’s coastline solo or with a team, raising money for LifeChanger Foundation programs through virtual challenge KM’s4KIDS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uulmv-c3V-U Founded by Scott Watters, LifeChanger Foundation delivers...
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