December 6, 2021
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...
November 23, 2021
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...
November 22, 2021
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...
November 21, 2021
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...
November 20, 2021
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...
November 18, 2021
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,...
November 15, 2021
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...
November 9, 2021
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...
November 5, 2021
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...
November 1, 2021
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...
November 1, 2021
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...
October 30, 2021
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...
October 28, 2021
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...
October 25, 2021
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...
October 25, 2021
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...
October 22, 2021
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...
October 22, 2021
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...
October 18, 2021
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...
October 14, 2021
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...
October 11, 2021
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...
October 11, 2021
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...
October 10, 2021
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...
October 7, 2021
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...
October 6, 2021
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...
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