May 16, 2025
Hub is coming sooner
THERE'S something special happening in Armstrong Creek – and it's arriving sooner than expected. Thanks to a $4.2 million grant from the Victorian Government and...
May 16, 2025
Committee for Lorne: The Tweenies
The Tweenies 'Tweenies' is a story I have always wanted to tackle, but from a different, more personal, and intimate perspective than is found in...
May 9, 2025
Lauding our library
ARMSTRONG Creek's beloved Biyal-a library has made the shortlist of the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards thanks to its unique and inspiring architecture. As a...
May 9, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Consultants
Consultants You may not have noticed—though I bet you have—that consultants are everywhere. It is impossible to count how many have been...
May 9, 2025
A time for real leadership
I AM writing this article on election day with full knowledge that it won't be published for another week. Hence, any commentary about the election...
May 5, 2025
Exciting times ahead for region
WITH MICHELLE GERDTZ WELCOME to the 2025 football and netball season in the Barwon region as we embark on another exciting year of community sport! Firstly,...
May 2, 2025
Ensuring financial sustainability
AS A council, the budget is one of the most important pieces of work we produce each year. The decisions we make in this budget...
May 2, 2025
Committee for Lorne: The tide waits for no man
The tide waits for no man While there is much around this coast—indeed, any coast—that enthrals, nothing beats an everchanging tide ... when to walk...
April 25, 2025
Talk to us about the Budget
EARLIER this week, Council released its proposed Budget for the next four years. Along with the Council plan, this is one of the most significant...
April 25, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Fishing Coop
Lorne Fishing Cooperative Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, are responsible for delivering the Point Grey Redevelopment project. This involves the future of the...
April 18, 2025
The joys of volunteering
IN MORE than a decade as a councillor and as a former chef, I've faced the odd grilling. So it was nice to do the...
April 18, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Hyperbole: on a channel near you!
Hyperbole: on a channel near you! I sense all of us are slipping—or have slipped—into the ever-expanding horizons of the hyperbola. For my sins, I...
April 18, 2025
How to maximise your borrowing power without overstretching your budget
UNLOCK your financial potential with smart strategies to get the most out of your borrowing power while staying within your means. When it comes to...
April 11, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Getting to Lorne
Getting to Lorne Travel back to the late 1800’s and you will see what a struggle getting to Lorne really was. Hours of jolting and...
April 11, 2025
Renewing our footpaths
AS CHAIR of the City Planning portfolio, I see road and footpath renewal as a core responsibility of Council to ensure our city is...
April 4, 2025
Remembering Warren
I WANT to tell you about the Domestic Animal Management Plan, and I promise I'll get to that. But before we get to that...
April 4, 2025
Upgrade your vehicle without breaking the bank
Upgrading your vehicle is an exciting milestone, whether you’re seeking better performance, modern features, or a refreshed style. However, the financial aspect of an upgrade...
April 4, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Albatross
Albatross In early February, the regular walkers of the North Lorne beach would have been saddened to see the crumpled remains of a Great Southern...
April 4, 2025
Property investors are returning to Victoria – and they’re building new homes
AFTER a period of uncertainty, property investors are making their way back to Victoria, and for good reason.The state's property market is showing strong...
April 3, 2025
Surprises in all shapes and sizes
BY CAM O’KEEFE Anyway, I accepted the job and went along with an open mind, having not been to the dining space here (nor heard...
March 28, 2025
Committee for Lorne: Cockie Pics
Cockie Pics Do visitor numbers seem to have risen — again — this year? A casual observation might conclude ... and for the most part,...
March 28, 2025
Time for action in Geelong’s CBD
Hopefully some of you will be aware of my campaign over the last 12 months to bring awareness to and compel action on the...
March 21, 2025
Committee for Lorne: A Managerial History of Lorne
A Managerial History of Lorne Back in the day, the geographical, trade, access, and communication isolation of Australia’s regional towns bred an ethos of self-sufficiency...
March 17, 2025
LiFE! Unveils 2025 Beach Range: Stylish and Sun-Safe for a Never-Ending Australian Summer
For Australians, the beach is more than just a destination – it’s a way of life. Whether it's the sand, surf, or...
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