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Mulder bids for RACV board

TORQUAY'S John Mulder is seeking to be the voice for regional Victoria and represent members' interests if his candidacy is successful in RACV's board...

‘Local hero’ Jake is mindful of helping kids

JAKE Janson considers it a privilege to wake up each day and do his job as a program co-ordinator with Ocean Mind. In fact, the...

Join LifeChanger’s challenge to help our community’s young people

MORE than 120 businesses and 4000 participants are walking Australia’s coastline as part of LifeChanger’s KM’s4KIDS challenge, and there’s still time to join...

Parents push for purpose-built track in Ocean Grove

A GROUP of Ocean Grove parents have formed a small working party to push for a purpose-built BMX and mountain bike facility in the...

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Angel Next Door proves a pet help platform

People are lining up to help animals as much as humans in the Covid lockdown, according to aid app Angel Next Door which now...

Angel Next Door proves a pet help platform

PEOPLE are lining up to help animals as much as humans in the COVID-19 lockdown, according to aid app Angel Next Door, which now...

The Blues Train operator overwhelmed by community support

A FUNDRAISING campaign to save The Blues Train from possible extinction has this week topped $30,000 on the way to a $70,000 target. Blues Train...

Creating a safer community, one mask at a time

It is somewhat ironic that Fiona McPherson recalls contemplating the idea of designing colourful face masks quite some years ago. Fiona, who was working with...

Safety works begin at dangerous Ocean Grove intersection

WORKS to improve safety have commenced at the dangerous Orton Street and Presidents Avenue intersection in Ocean Grove. Traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, separated bike lanes...

The Blues Train is running out of puff

THE Blues Train operator Hugo Armstrong is in the middle of a ‘’nightmare you don’t wake up from’’ as he struggles to keep his...

Live entertainment in your loungeroom

A local line-up focusing on home-grown talent from the Geelong region will feature in the Geelong Arts Centre’s feel good at home live series.

Golfers can still tee up but with restrictions

GOLFERS can still play at Greater Geelong’s three council-managed courses but strict conditions regarding attendance and social distancing will need to be met. Golf is...

City support for new parents struggling during pandemic

THE City of Greater Geelong council is working to support new parents in a variety of ways throughout the pandemic. The council is ensuring continuity...

Network revegetates Point Lonsdale

A SIGNIFICANT revegetation project by Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) has recently taken place as part of a new waterway development in Point Lonsdale. Despite the...

COVID-19 state of emergency extended by another month

THE Victoria-wide state of emergency in place as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended. Announced today, the extended order continues...

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Face masks to be mandatory across Victoria from Monday

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the requirement for people to wear face masks when outside their home has been expanded across the state,...

Ocean Grove photographer snaps up international award

SEASCAPE photographer Tal Lemmens won first place in this year's VIEPA Vienna International Photo Our World category. His winning image titled "Apex" was shot in...

Pared-back perfection in Lorne

Among the famous hills of Lorne’s township stands a refined yet bold single storey home created with escapism and the natural environment in mind.

Part of the virtual crew

OCEAN Grove resident Rae Hildebrandt has signed up to be part of LifeChanger’s KM’s4KIDS virtual challenge, and has the best gear to do it...

Growing in the right direction

It is hard to imagine Libby McLean ever fell into the category of self-confessed plant killer.

Bellarine riders keep pushing for recreational track

CALLS for a purpose-built mountain bike and BMX track on the Bellarine Peninsula are gathering momentum and have won the support of local parents...