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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...