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Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), which celebrate achievements across all levels of Victorian sport throughout the past year. Presented...

CFA declares total fire ban

The CFA has announced tomorrow, Monday, January 27, to be a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for most of Victoria including the South...

Support available for farmers affected by fires and drought

FARMERS and communities impacted by the recent Grampians fires and ongoing drought in the south-west region are being encouraged to seek specialist wellbeing support. Agriculture...

Residents urged to include pets in bushfire survival plans

THE CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging Victorians to include their pets in bushfire survival plans as fire activity continues to threaten parts of...

Campaign launched to combat school bullying

A NEW campaign encouraging kindness among students has been launched as children prepare to return to school in 2025, as bullying concerns rise in...

Parents urged to book asthma check-ups ahead of school return

PARENTS and carers are being urged to book asthma check-ups for their children before the school year starts to avoid the annual February back-to-school...

0612 Around the region 

TWEED 1203 Kyogle Road, Uki Agent: Northern Rivers Property Group - Murwillumbah You will love coming home to this high set quality built timber home, situated tucked...

Town snapshot – Lara

THE size of Lara is approximately 89.5 square kilometres and has 45 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of Lara in 2016...

Geelong Travel – Travel & Cruise World Expo 2025

MGH digital edition, January 24

GLT digital edition, January 24

Driving for change at Give Where You Live Foundation golf day

More than 100 golfers from over 25 local businesses will tee off on Friday, February 7, at Curlewis Golf Club for the community at...

A rewarding career path from massage therapist to osteopath

SARAH Gerritsen's studies in remedial massage helped influence her decision to embark on an exciting career in osteopathy. After relocating to Geelong from Germany to...

Drivers warned about hidden car hazards

VICTORIAN motorists are being urged to think twice about what they leave in their vehicles, with everyday items posing safety risks or potential damage...

Community group sounds alarm on PFAS Threat

COMMUNITY groups are calling for urgent federal intervention to address the growing threat of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution in Australia's waterways. Clean Ocean...

Heritage sites restored through disaster recovery grants

A PROGRAM to revive Victoria's heritage landmarks damaged by natural disasters has delivered its first grants, helping repair sites across the state. Planning Minister Sonya...

Reforms to improve non-emergency patient transport

VICTORIA'S non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector will undergo reforms to improve access, efficiency, and patient experience, with demand now at 400,000 transports annually. The state...

Reckless jet ski riders prompt water safety crackdown

A WATER safety warning has been issued following Victoria Police's Water Police Squad responding to more than 100 incidents in the first week of...

Town snapshot – Ocean Grove

The size of Ocean Grove is about 18.5sqkm and has 22 parks covering nearly 16.5 per cent of total area. The population of Ocean Grove...

MGH digital edition, January 17

GLT digital edition, January 17

Sheep reproductive rates to improve through more pregnancy scanning

MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) have released a range of new resources to help producers scan and manage pregnant...

Around our Region

Surf Coast: Property: 13 Skyline Court, Lorne Agent price guide: $4,350,000 Agent: Great Ocean Road Real Estate Seize this unique coastal opportunity to acquire your own private, family...

Town snapshot – Mount Duneed

Town Profile: Mount Duneed The size of Mount Duneed is about 46.2sqkm with the population of Mount Duneed recorded at 1,574 in 2016 and by...