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July 14, 2021

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...

July 11, 2021

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...

July 7, 2021

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...

June 27, 2021

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...

June 3, 2021

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...

June 3, 2021

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...

June 1, 2021

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...

May 12, 2021

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...

April 1, 2021

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...

March 23, 2021

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...

February 26, 2021

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...

February 4, 2021

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...

February 4, 2021

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?...

February 4, 2021

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...

January 27, 2021

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...

January 19, 2021

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...

January 7, 2021

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...

January 2, 2021

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...

December 28, 2020

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...

December 17, 2020

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...

December 17, 2020

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...

December 3, 2020

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...

November 26, 2020

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...

November 19, 2020

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...