February 7, 2024
Diverse pets of Victoria revealed
AN ESTIMATED 1.4 million households across the state have a pet, with dogs being the most popular choice of companion, according to the results...
February 7, 2024
Support group offers hope for adult survivors of child abuse
A RETIRED psychiatric nurse and counsellor has launched a support group for adult survivors of child abuse in Geelong. A survivor himself, Michael Constable has...
February 6, 2024
Murran hosts first exhibition
Kiri Tawhai has become the first artist to exhibit at Murran, a Geelong-based hub designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The exhibition,...
February 6, 2024
Cultivating the future: Youth take charge in transforming local food systems
TWO future food industry leaders have spent the past 12 months employed at the Common Ground Project (CGP), a social enterprise and regenerative farm...
February 6, 2024
Victoria falls behind on social housing
VICTORIA has the lowest percentage of social housing in the country, according to a recent report from the Productivity Commission. Released last week, the report...
February 5, 2024
Gender pain gap exposed
A survey of Victorian women has revealed chronic pain is the reality for many, with two in five respondents indicating the ongoing pain they...
February 1, 2024
Vaping in the crosshairs
VICTORIAN teachers have been equipped with a suite of free education materials to help students understand the dangers of vaping. Developed by Quit Victoria in...
January 31, 2024
Lorne welcomes first-ever hooded plover chicks
TWO hooded plover chicks have hatched in Lorne, marking the first time the endangered birds have nested within the town. The birds appear to have...
January 29, 2024
Surf Coast seniors stay mobile with free driving refresher course
FREE refresher driving courses for older adults will run next month across Torquay, Lorne and Aireys Inlet. Targeted to adults aged 65 and over, the...
January 28, 2024
Robinson crowned WSL Challenger Series Champion
JAN JUC-based pro surfer India Robinson was honoured alongside the world’s best surfers at the 2023 World Surf League (WSL) Awards this evening (January...
January 28, 2024
Lending a paw: Story Dogs bridge the gap for struggling readers
GEELONG Regional Libraries has again played host to a team of dedicated canine volunteers hoping to help local children improve their literacy skills. The popular...
January 27, 2024
Torquay artist paints her own path
Lauren Danger doesn't have time to waste being afraid. Courage embodies the Torquay-based abstract artist's work, from her pursuit of personal fulfilment to her use...
January 26, 2024
E-scooter fire prompts safety warning
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) has issued a warning to community members to be careful when charging devices with lithium-ion batteries and to only...
January 25, 2024
Early screening of Australian film to benefit CFA
AN EARLY preview screening of Eric Bana's latest film will be held next week at the Lorne Theatre to raise money for the CFA. Set...
January 25, 2024
Road safety and public order the focus for long weekend
AS THE region gears up for a long weekend of mega events, community members are being asked to remain patient in the face of...
January 24, 2024
New outdoor cinema to open
An outdoor cinema will open at Barwon Edge next month offering movie lovers a program of classic hits, nostalgic flicks and family-favourite films down...
January 23, 2024
Rising beverage prices dampen enthusiasm for container deposit scheme
TWO months on from its launch across the state, community members remain divided on the success of the container deposit scheme (CDS). The CDS, which...
January 23, 2024
Freshwater Creek Steiner School gets $2.2m boost
TWO new classrooms are among upgrades slated for Freshwater Creek Steiner School this year. Works will total $2.2 million and involve the construction of a...
January 22, 2024
Surf Coast faces childcare challenge
MANY families across the region are waiting more than 12 months to secure childcare as the sector battles ongoing staffing shortages and growing demand...
January 21, 2024
Four-legged therapist offers unconditional support at the SAFV Centre
A THERAPY dog has joined the team at the Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre as a permanent staff member, offering support to...
January 20, 2024
Salty souls and Seaforth
Cayla and Heidi Fin moved to the Bellarine Peninsula in 2018 and have never looked back. They joined the Portarlington CFA, got to know their...
January 18, 2024
Community, music and markets: Nightjar Festival delivers on all fronts
TORQUAY's favourite summer event, the Nightjar Festival, concluded its 2024 run last week, following its triumphant return to the town. Set across four nights, festival...
January 18, 2024
Local talent to shine in Strictly Ballroom
REIMAGINED as a musical, Baz Lurhmann's beloved film Strictly Ballroom is headed to the Geelong stage this month. The show will be held at the...
January 15, 2024
Paralympian’s decade-long fight for beach access pays off
A FORMER Paralympian and Anglesea resident is celebrating the installation of a beach accessibility mat at Point Roadknight Beach after ten years of advocacy. Elle...
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