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July 23, 2020

Cottage holds sporting history

OCEAN Grove’s Broome Cottage, a rare surviving example of an interwar Georgian Revival mansion, has been listed for sale following a stunning renovation after...

July 23, 2020

Writer celebrates publication

Landing her first publishing deal is the realisation of a long-held dream for Jan Juc writer Miranda Luby.

It was a watershed moment for the...

July 23, 2020

Grants to lower energy costs

BUSINESSES across the region can apply for a share in $9 million of federal government grants to lower power bills. Small businesses can apply for...

July 20, 2020

Two schools close due to confirmed COVID-19 case

DRYSDALE and Grovedale West primary schools will close for 24 hours as a precautionary measure after the schools each confirmed a reported case of...

July 16, 2020

A chat with author and illustrator Renée Treml

Torquay based author and illustrator Renée Treml is truly the complete storytelling package. Her way with words, delightful drawings, and sense of fun are the...

July 16, 2020

Miranda makes waves in writing world

Landing her first publishing deal is the realisation of a long-held dream for Jan Juc writer Miranda Luby. It was a watershed moment for the...

July 16, 2020

Free TAFE to boost region’s skilled workers

RESIDENTS across the region wanting to upskill have an opportunity to upskill at TAFE thanks to the Andrews Government’s free TAFE program. Minister for Training,...

July 16, 2020

Parking changes across city

THE City of Greater Geelong council will continue free parking in central Geelong locations, but parking rates will increase across the city next month. The...

July 14, 2020

Creating a heartfelt community space

Laura Issell spent a decade pouring her heart and soul into becoming an industry leader in sustainable event management.

In fact, she even named her...

July 9, 2020

Town centre opening getting closer

INTERIOR and exterior finishes, a glass roof, signage, landscaping, and road works are bringing the Armstrong Creek Town Centre to life weeks before the...

July 9, 2020

NAIDOC Week moves to November

NAIDOC 2020 celebrations due to take place across the region this week have been postponed until November. Following the lead of the NAIDOC National Committee,...

July 7, 2020

Metropolitan Melbourne locked down in COVID-19 restrictions but regional Victoria unaffected

METROPOLITAN Melbourne will be sent back into lockdown from tomorrow night on the back of fears of a growing wave of COVID-19, but almost...

July 2, 2020

Dennehy Builders – built to last

Dennehy Builders’ Linea display home offers a sleek and contemporary build designed for the modern family.

  WITH more than 50...

July 2, 2020

Skipping to help others

FOUR weeks after open-heart surgery, Matilda Grimshaw singed up for the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program. The St Catherine of Siena Catholic...

July 2, 2020

Festival showcases local and national talent

Twenty-one unique creations of ethical design feature in the National Wool Museum’s We the Makers Design Festival.

The Festival includes a designer showcase, which features...

July 2, 2020

Attica is on its way

FANS of fine dining are in for a treat when rock star chef Ben Shewry brings his Attica at Home menu to the region...

July 2, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions fuel creative process for Bones and Jones

When COVID-19 restrictions were initially announced, local band Bones and Jones scrambled to figure out their next move.

The six-piece band with members from Geelong...

July 2, 2020

Inspired design