October 3, 2021
Community call to share mobile experiences
LOCAL residents and businesses who have experienced mobile coverage issues and "drop-outs" in Armstrong Creek and the surrounding area are encouraged to share their...
October 1, 2021
Local jobs
MORE than 160 new jobs will be created at Armstrong Creek Town Centre as new stores get ready to open for a busy lead-up...
September 30, 2021
New exposure site at Breakwater
McHARRY'S Buslines workshop at Reeves Court, Breakwater has been added to the COVID Tier 1 exposure site after a positive case attended Monday. Anyone who...
September 30, 2021
New Belmont exposure site
Belmont Pharmacy 4 Less in High Street has been identified as a Tier 2 COVID-19 exposure site on September 26. Anyone who visited the pharmacy...
September 30, 2021
Urgent action needed
A NEW report has warned that the latest sea-level data shows Bells Beach and other iconic beaches across the region will wash away without...
September 29, 2021
No crowd for Geelong Cup
Crowds will not be permitted at the 2021 Geelong Cup - Geelong's biggest race day - due to the current state government COVID-19 roadmap. The...
September 27, 2021
Five new Geelong exposure sites
COVID-19 Tier 1 exposure sites in Geelong, Geelong West and Herne Hill have been added to the list this afternoon, with one new positive...
September 27, 2021
New sites, new cases
Chef Fresh at Breakwater and Woolworths at the Bell Post Hill Shopping Centre are among the latest local COVID-19 exposure sites, with six new...
September 24, 2021
Armstrong Creek School an award finalist
ARMSTRONG Creek School’s staff members have been recognised for their excellence in demonstrating quality teaching and learning and delivering outstanding system improvements. The primary school...
September 22, 2021
Queenscliffe wins vax race
THE BOROUGH of Queenscliffe is officially the COVID-19 vax capital of Victoria! The borough is the first Victorian municipality to reach the significant milestone of...
September 21, 2021
Internationally acclaimed
A PRESTIGIOUS architecture excellence award for the Geelong Arts Centre has propelled Geelong into the international spotlight alongside Vienna, London, Camerino and Beijing. The stunning...
September 15, 2021
Seals under attack
AUTHORITIES have issued warnings following reports of dogs attacking or disturbing seals at Breamlea and Torquay. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is...
September 12, 2021
Gender pay gap grows
BARWON South West gender equality advocates say it's time to start conversations about the gender pay gap and have urged employees to be part...
September 9, 2021
Solar door sales ban
LOCKDOWN or not, door-to-door solar power sales have been banned across Victoria to protect residents from dodgy tactics. Door-knocking bans have been in place throughout...
September 9, 2021
Surf Coast rolls up
AS GOVERNMENTS focus on vaccination rates to end lockdowns, Surf Coast Shire claimed the accolade as the municipality with second highest COVID-19 vaccination rate...
September 4, 2021
Decision-making rules endorsed
SURF Coast Shire council has adopted new Governance Rules after consideration of 27 submissions, proposed amendments and councillor debate. The draft rules, which guide council’s...
September 2, 2021
COVID case admitted to hospital
BARWON Health has reported a new COVID-19 case has been identified in Hamlyn Heights, and is being investigated. A positive COVID-19 patient has also been...
September 2, 2021
New exposure sites: Geelong West
BARWON Health has advised of three new Tier 2 exposure sites at Geelong West. Anyone who visited 7 Origins Café on Pako last Saturday, August...
September 2, 2021
Little Rock platform upgrade complete
THE NEW Three Tier Lookout providing access at Jan Juc is complete, offering spectacular views of the iconic cliffs and surf breaks across to...
September 1, 2021
New Geelong exposure sites
More exposure sites have been identified at North Geelong and East Geelong. Hundreds of TAFE students from across the region who attended the Gordon’s East...
August 28, 2021
Jennifer recognised for helping to fill important gap
MAKING sure children had lunch at school often fell back on staff at some Surf Coast and Colac Otway schools but Jennifer Chiu and...
August 27, 2021
Torquay Tier I exposure site
A Torquay chiropractic clinic and a Newcombe gym are Tier 1 COVID-19 exposure sites, with contact tracing now underway. Total Health Chiropractic Torquay has just...
August 27, 2021
New Geelong COVID-19 case
A NEW positive COVID-19 case has been identified in Geelong, with two additional Tier 2 exposure sites – Coles Waurn Ponds and Xavier’s Kebabs...
August 26, 2021
Cash boost for netballers
ANGLESEA netballers can look forward to a new, long-awaited pavilion with changerooms and other facilities thanks to a $500,000 state government grant. In announcing the...
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