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October 31, 2021
North Geelong’s own to light up the region for sixth year
A NORTH Geelong-based audio and visual consultant has had to drop half of their full-time workers and all their volunteers over the course of...
October 28, 2021
Little Aths approaching the start line
A CENTRAL location for junior athletics on the Surf Coast is becoming a reality following more than 500 expressions of interest across the region. Little...
October 27, 2021
Chalking up a climate challenge
A HANDFUL of young climate activists took to Geelong Town Hall last Friday to protest the lack of inaction by the Australian Government to...
October 27, 2021
Mount Duneed group’s new Men’s Shed to begin construction
PREPARATION for construction work at the Mount Duneed Men's Shed's new home on Sovereign Drive has commenced, with the project expected to break ground...
October 26, 2021
Two Feet and a Heartbeat Walk sets new date
A NEW date has been locked in for this year’s Geelong Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk due to the COVID-19 restrictions currently...
October 23, 2021
Virtually travel through the decades for cancer research
IN-PERSON events might still be a thing of the past for now, but a virtual fundraising trivia night dedicated to cancer research is still...
October 21, 2021
Nicol to coach Coutas in 2022
AN ALIGNMENT of values and an exciting young core at the Queenscliff Football Club were the determining factors in the acquisition of the Coutas’...
October 17, 2021
Region’s top wedding industry suppliers unveiled at awards
WITH a view to die for, it is little wonder the RACV Torquay Resort has continued its fine form as a winner in this...
October 16, 2021
Defib roll-out has WDEA Works ready to zap cardiac arrests
ALMOST 30,000 people pass way from cardiac arrest each year in Australia, and a local organisation is doing its part today to try and...
October 14, 2021
Administrators keep the region’s SLSC train on track
A GROUP of administrators working out of surf life saving clubs on the Bellarine and Surf Coast have added three new members to their...
October 14, 2021
Former Tiger to run the jungle in 2022
THE Torquay Netball Club is hoping a past champion will bring future success to the club, announcing a new face will occupy the head...
October 14, 2021
Dolphins out to set new standard after Adams signing
THE Lorne Dolphins have taken the glowing recommendations from numerous figures within the Colac, Surf Coast and Geelong footballing communities in signing a new...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites update – October 13, 4pm
TWO venues in Geelong’s CBD and one venue at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre have been listed as Tier 1 exposure sites. In Geelong’s CBD, Indian...
October 13, 2021
Exposure sites – October 13, 11am
ONE of Torquay’s favourite Esplanade establishments has become a hotspot of a different kind after the Department of Health listed several Tier 1 exposure...
October 13, 2021
Local clubs to receive latest hit of funding
LOCAL clubs across the region have the chance to lessen financial burdens thanks to another round of community sports funding on the horizon. The state...
October 6, 2021
Exposure site update – October 6
THE Department of Health has identified Waurn Ponds retailer Dr Boom Communications as a Tier 1 exposure site. Anyone who attended Dr Boom Communications at...
October 4, 2021
Diabetes charity aiding Australian families in need
THERE are between one and two children diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes every week in the Greater Geelong region, according to Barwon Health’s paediatrics...
October 3, 2021
Rams seeking junior female cricketers
THE expansion of women's cricket in the Barwon region has been a major sporting development over the past few years and the Geelong West...
October 1, 2021
Geelong Nepalese Association to help those affected by the pandemic
A STATE government grant of $10,000 will assist the Geelong Nepalese Association to deliver immediate food relief services to community members in need. South Barwon...
October 1, 2021
Prenatal classes for new dads set to hit Geelong and the Surf Coast
NEW dads across Australia continue to gain access to more and more resources when it comes to fatherhood, and now another one is making...
September 27, 2021
Bellarine grounds win praise from AFL Victoria
THE region is still feeling the sting of Sunday’s announcement with AFL Barwon cancelling the remainder of its 2021 fixtures due to the Victorian...
September 22, 2021
Exposure sites, September 22, 11am
WITH the Geelong and Surf Coast regions entering the third day of a seven-day snap lockdown, there have been several developments regarding exposure sites...
September 22, 2021
Australia Post announces hiring blitz amidst current parcel surge
AUSTRALIA Post has not seen parcel volumes this large since Christmas last year and will introduce new measures to try to combat the current...
September 20, 2021
Moolap Primary Eco-Action Team shines in national sustainability competition
WASTE audits, random waste collection 'Emu Bobs' and a 'Nude Food' program were just some of the ways Moolap Primary earned recognition for their...
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