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March 21, 2023
Geelong welcomes return of Indonesian students
A GROUP of 15 secondary students from Indonesia have been farewelled by their Christian College Geelong (CCG) hosts who have spent ten days introducing...
March 20, 2023
City agrees Corio Sports Club needs second oval
A PLEA from the Corio Community Sports Club for a second ground for its juniors has been given a receptive audience within the City...
March 13, 2023
Norlane hub a symbol of community pride
AN URBAN renewal project at Norlane's Labuan Square is gathering momentum with the doors now open to a community hub where people can connect...
March 11, 2023
Cap calls for beer tax
BREWERS and publicans are calling for a cap on the beer excise after incurring an almost 8 per cent increase on both draught and...
March 2, 2023
Community interest grows for sustainable living
AN at-capacity regenerative food and farming event at Freshwater Creek's Common Ground Project is demonstrative of the region's growing embrace for green living, according...
February 14, 2023
Premier gives no promises on 2023 duck hunt season
PREMIER Dan Andrews is awaiting a review of last year's duck hunting season before his government will decide on whether to allow another to...
February 14, 2023
Green plan for Highton shopping centre
THE City of Greater Geelong has budgeted $50,000 towards the greening of Highton's North Valley Road shopping centre. The community has a chance to contribute...
February 14, 2023
Absent Chinese international students return to Deakin
DEAKIN University is expecting a modest increase in the number of international students returning to campus for 2023 after the Chinese government announced in...
February 13, 2023
Nominations open for Geelong Youth Awards
NOMINATIONS are open for the City of Greater Geelong's 2023 Youth Awards and the city is encouraging people to put forward the names of...
February 12, 2023
Subversive theatre on centre stage
Anglesea Performing Arts will back up its sold-out 2022 season production of The Bleeding Tree when it returns to the Platform Arts stage in...
February 12, 2023
Partnership to increase understanding of rare Corio Bay dolphins
GEELONGPORT is teaming up with the Marine Mammal Foundation to discover more about a rare species of critically endangered dolphins that have been making...
February 10, 2023
City distributes free COVID tests
FREE Rapid Antigen Tests (RATS) for COVID-19 are now available at City of Greater Geelong libraries, leisure centres and customer service centres. Geelong mayor Trent...
February 10, 2023
Development plan could support homestead’s restoration
PROPONENTS of a refreshed subdivision plan for a historic Waurn Ponds homestead argue development around the heritage-listed building would contribute to its preservation. Owners of the...
February 10, 2023
Deans Marsh Road home saved bucket by bucket
Lorne's Doug Sterling has witnessed many fires in Lorne during his 100 years of living in the town, but the Ash Wednesday blazes are...
February 6, 2023
Early planning starts for second stage of Barwon Heads Road
MAJOR Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is offering community and businesses the opportunity to have their say about the second stage of the Barwon Heads...
February 5, 2023
Surf Coast Hwy level crossing removal nears
A TEMPORARY eastern realignment of the Surf Coast Highway in April will enable the road to stay open during construction of the overhead rail...
February 5, 2023
Barwon Water awaits funding approval for organics hub
BARWON Water is awaiting state approval of its plan to spend $38.5 million on construction of its Regional Renewable Organics Network (RRON) facility at...
February 4, 2023
Single-use plastics ban takes effect
SINGLE-use plastics and polystyrene are now outlawed throughout Victoria after the state government's landmark ban came into effect on Wednesday (February 1) this week. The...
February 1, 2023
Make-A-Wish ride to roll through coast
THE Bellarine and Surf Coast are on the itinerary for a group of up to 30 riders seeking to raise over $60,000 for the...
January 30, 2023
Upper Barwon River breaks banks and changes course
EROSION of the Upper Barwon River near Forrest due to high flows over the last six months has led to the waterway breaking its...
January 27, 2023
Grand Designs to showcase unique Torquay home
A multi-million-dollar all-concrete home designed and built in Torquay will be showcased in the latest season of Grand Designs Australia. The architect of the Coombes...
January 26, 2023
Coast gathers to listen deeply
A REFLECTIVE Surf Coast community gathered in their thousands by the ocean in Torquay this morning (January 26) for the inaugural Pilk Purriyn truth-telling...
January 26, 2023
Council rate rise cap doubles
RISING cost pressures are being cited by the region's councils ahead of an expected rate rise from them later in the year. Two days before...
January 26, 2023
Water quality improving after floods
MONTHS of poor water quality in the region's rivers and oceans is showing signs of easing according to the state's environment watchdog. Environment Protection Authority...
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