Breakfast raises more than $61k for foster care
MELI'S Foster a Future Breakfast raised more than $61,000 last week to kick start the Foster a Future Appeal. The second annual breakfast, held on...
Torquay student’s art wins R U OK? award
TORQUAY'S Brigid Ward has won the 2024 R U OK? National Student Art Competition, organised to inspire conversations that count. The award celebrates Brigid's creativity...
Power captain injured in Bulldogs AFLW rout
Fears of a potential ACL injury to captain Janelle Cuthbertson has soured Port Adelaide's commanding 40-point AFLW victory over the battling Western Bulldogs at...
Matildas to kick off in Geelong
AUSTRALIA'S best women's soccer players will kick off in Geelong later this year, with the Matildas to play a game against Chinese Taipei. Announced today...
Meli employee nominated for foster care award
MELI staff member Ari-Elle Dart is a finalist for the Foster Care Association of Victoria’s Commitment to Supporting Carers Awards 2024. This prestigious award acknowledges...
Madi Browne named new patron of Read The Play
READ the Play has announced renowned netballer Madi Browne has joined the organisation as a patron. Noted for her dedication and exceptional achievements on the...
Gallery gets upgrades, welcomes curator
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat's ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the world will soon be boosted by some significant...
Grubbers end Ammos’ perfect season to repeat as premiers
OCEAN Grove’s ability to pull through at crucial stages has earned it another Bellarine Netball League premiership, in another thrilling contest against rivals...
New chair for Bendigo Kangan Institute
TEACHER and former Australian Council of Trade Unions president Sharan Burrow has been named the new chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute board. Her appointment...
Olympian returns home
PARIS Olympics silver medalist Jenna Strauch received a rapturous welcome last week when she returned to visit her former school, Girton Grammar. Swimming the breaststroke...
Shining a light on women’s health
This week, groups and organisations from across Australia celebrated the 12th annual Jean Hailes Women's Health Week with the theme "Your Voice. Your Choice." Running...
Ammos and Grubbers to meet for third-straight decider
THE two best sides over the past three seasons will face off tomorrow (Saturday, September 7) in the decisive end to the Bellarine Netball...
A Grade best and fairest honours shared
NEWCOMB Power defender Jessica Duke and Torquay mid-courter Kiralee Collings have shared in the A grade league best and fairest award this evening (September...
Torquay author publishes Christmas story
TORQUAY illustrator and author Michelle Conn has published her debut solo book, The Christmas Star. Published on August 27, the book tells a story of...
Farewell for choir founder
THE Bendigo Youth Choir's founder Valerie Broad will perform for the last time ever on 14 September as part of the group's fortieth anniversary...
Local artist profile: Rachel Hunter
THIS week we chat with photographer Rachel Hunter, who said since she discovered photography in Year 10 she’s been dedicated to honing her skills...
Artist’s debut depicts other worlds
THE latest exhibition at Accent Framing and Fine Art is housing half a decade's worth of work from an emerging artist interested in exploring...
Joeys one round away from minor premiership double
ELEVEN games in the space of one afternoon will determine the Geelong Football Netball League's ladder for this year, with position standings and finals...
Club pockets grant to improve safety
SEBASTOPOL Football Netball Club has gained funding through the 2024 Worksafe Club Safety Fund. The Burra was among 15 recipients in this year's pool. Football and...
Young women try the welding trade
BGT Jobs and Training has hosted a non-traditional trade boot camp for young women. Earlier this month, five secondary school students attended a four-day welding...