Nyall learning precinct praised as Deakin’s “diamond in the crown”
A NEW state-of-the-art immersive learning precinct will stretch the boundaries of possibility for students studying arts and education at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. Nyaal...
Victoria to close borders with NSW and ACT
VICTORIA has effectively shut its border to the entirety of NSW and the ACT over concerns COVID-19 could leak out of Sydney. Acting Chief Health...
Dancefloors, stadium crowds to return in easing of COVID-19 restrictions
MASK rules will ease in workplaces, dancefloors can make a comeback and so can crowds at stadiums in Melbourne. The easing of coronavirus restrictions, announced...
New date for Fabulous Caprettos gig
THE Fabulous Caprettos performance due to take place Friday, June 25 at Costa Hall has been rescheduled due to capacity restrictions. The new show date...
PM announces Melbourne lockdown support
VICTORIANS under financial pressure from the coronavirus lockdown will be offered federal government disaster payments worth up to $500 but complex rules will apply. The...
REIV market snapshot
BY GIL KING, CEO REIV A clearance rate of 93 per cent was recorded this week compared to 80 per cent last week and 71...
Blitz for aged care workers to get COVID-19 jab
THE Victorian Government has announced all aged care and disability workers will soon be able to jump the queue at mass vaccination centres, as...
Frank Costa farewelled as the King of Geelong
On the desk of Frank Costa was a simple sign which summed up the unofficial King of Geelong. "It said: 'the buck stops here'," Father...
Town by town snapshot: Queenscliff
Town Profile: Queenscliff The size of Queenscliff is approximately 3.3 square kilometres and has seven parks covering nearly 22.4 per cent of total area. The population...
Home visitor cap to rise to 100, masks not mandatory at shops
Victorians can soon have 100 visitors at home and won't have to wear masks at shops, in the most significant easing of restrictions since...
Mask and gathering rules to ease to Christmas settings
VICTORIA'S mask rules and social gathering restrictions will be eased and workers can return to the office as of tomorrow (Saturday, February 27), as...
Cats smashed at home in AFLW season opener
NORTH Melbourne have fired an early warning shot to AFLW rivals with a 62-point demolition of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless until late in...
Speaking
Understanding the terms used on wine labels can be pretty challenging, particularly when they are in a foreign language. Is that the grape variety?...
A casual celebration
We had a birthday celebration for my mother last weekend. It was reasonably casual and we decided to have brunch at our family beach...
Pet dog disappears on Tas-Vic ferry trip
A pet dog has disappeared during a ferry trip from Hobart to Melbourne, leaving her devastated owner fearing the worst. Holly Alexander said her...
Kyrgios calls Djokovic ‘tool’ over demands
Nick Kyrgios has criticised Novak Djokovic after the world No.1 reportedly wrote to Australian Open organisers asking them to ease quarantine restrictions for players. There...
Wathaurong community winners
THE WATHAURONG Co-operative has announced their Community NAIDOC winners, acknowledging their commitment to culture and community. The awards were presented at a community Christmas event...
Victoria records 10 new COVID-19 cases, all linked to NSW
VICTORIA has reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 community transmission, as thousands cut short their NSW holidays in a mad dash to get home...
Victoria to keep NSW border shut for New Year’s Eve
VICTORIA has confirmed its border with NSW will stay shut for New Year's Eve as the northern beaches cluster continues to spark new cases. Victorian...
A community treasure
Music is in Di Making's bones. She has been involved in music her whole life as a fan, a singer and a teacher. Di has sung...
Cam the Christmas mailman rolls on
STUDENTS at Anglesea Primary School are pinching themselves after a special visit from Santa's helpful postie, Cam. Cam arrived at the school astride his trusty...
And the winner is…
MUSICIAN Dan Phipps won first prize at the Art of the Mind Surf Coast Song Contest with his song ‘Sweet Ocean View’. The sold-out event...
Committee calling for final nominations
WIRE fencing sectioning off the site for Anglesea War Memorial is up and committee members are encouraging residents to provide nominations by month’s end. Committee...
SLSC renovation finished
AFTER an interrupted and protracted rebuild, Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club is ready to open its doors and memberships are proving to be...