Acknowledging history and steps towards unity
ALL STATES and territories have marked Australia Day with a public holiday on January 26 since 1994, yet it has been recognised as a...
Hoodies tell story of family and future
THE inspiring new mural on the Aireys Inlet Community Centre has transformed a corrugated tin wall to an art space, with a shout out...
Residents’ feedback important to fire breaks
THE creation or upgrade of strategic fuel breaks to reduce bushfire risk around Aireys Inlet, Wye River, Fairhaven, Wensleydale and Boonah are underway. Public consultation...
Funding supports volunteer fire crews
COUNTRY Fire Authority brigades will share in thousands of dollars to assist with the purchase of important equipment for their vital fire response work...
Concept revealed for three-storey library and hub
THE City of Greater Geelong has unveiled an ultra-modern, three-level concept design for Armstrong Creek’s $18.48-million library and community hub, reflecting the city’s designation...
Seagulls ready to fly
AFTER two pandemic-interrupted seasons and the ongoing challenge of attracting football and netball players, North Shore has its sights on 2022 with new coaches,...
Disability parks unsafe for users
PUBLIC and private car park owners are being urged to provide disability car parks for rear-loading vehicles to improve safety for people with disability. Motorists...
Health service funding boost
HEALTH services in Winchelsea and Apollo Bay will receive grants for important upgrades through the state government's Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, with benefits for...
Worker adoption to keep Lorne open
LORNE Business and Tourism Association's new Adopt A Worker initiative has received a positive response, with opportunities opening for hospitality worker accommodation. However, about 130...
School claims state’s top award
ARMSTRONG Creek School's inclusive and innovative approach to teaching has been recognised with two Victorian Education Excellence Awards, including the awards program's top prize. The...
Nine-year-old’s plea to parliament
“I AM 9 years old and worried about the world I am growing up in. We need to stop polluting this world. It is...
Local Indigenous mentor recognised
TORQUAY’S Keeden Graham, a proud Yorta-Yorta, Wiradjuri, and Dja Dja Wurrung man, has been nominated for the 2022 Victorian Young Australian of the Year...
Exposure sites update – October 28
QUEENSCLIFF Visitor Information Centre has been identified as a Tier one COVID-19 exposure site on October 20 between 12.50pm and 5.30pm. Anyone who attended the...
Exposure sites update – October 25
NEW COVID-19 exposure sites at Torquay, Drysdale and Geelong have been added to the list, including Geelong Magistrates’ Court. 9grams Torquay was an exposure site...
Residents raise mobile coverage concerns
MORE than 400 people have signed a petition calling for improved mobile coverage in the Armstrong Creek area, demanding communication technology meets the needs...
Iconic trail in the making
GREAT Ocean Road residents and adventurers have an opportunity to influence the location and design of what will become an iconic 90-kilometre coastal walk...
Fundraiser provides invaluable support
BELLBRAE’S Janine Manderfeld admitted to feeling helpless after learning her close childhood friend Mat was battling bladder cancer and dealing with the possibility of...
Charity and steak house added to list
FEED Me Bellarine’s warehouses in Ocean Grove and Newtown have been added to the exposure list at various times between October 7 and 14. GMHBA...
Geelong pub and Torquay cafe added to list
A GEELONG clinical lab, swimming pool and hotel, and Torquay cafe are among the COVID-19 exposure sites added to the health department’s list in...
New Geelong and Lorne exposure sites
TWO Geelong venues and a Lorne restaurant have been added to the COVID-19 exposure site list over the weekend. Village Cinema was a Tier 1...
United approach to highlight erosion fears
GREAT Ocean Road communities, coastal agencies and professionals in geomorphology, marine and climate science will come together to discuss the impact and challenges of...
Underwear sales support local charity
A LOCAL family-owned business, co-founded by high-profile Port Adelaide AFL player Travis Boak, is set to provide much-needed support through a new initiative to...
Arena identified as exposure site
The Geelong Arena has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site on Monday, October 4, from 9am to 2.30pm. The City of Greater Geelong has...
Plan to tackle increased drownings
ALMOST 300 people drowned in Australia in 2020-21, which was a 20 per cent increase on the previous year, with 61 of those deaths...