December 4, 2024
Housing affordability continues to decline across region
COASTAL towns are among the least affordable regions in Victoria and several local townships are now considered unaffordable for the average regional Victorian family...
December 4, 2024
‘Cash mandate’ to require businesses to accept cash for essential items
THE federal government has this month announced it will mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, such as groceries and fuel. Consultation...
December 3, 2024
Local women’s health group empowers community
SURF Coast Women's Health Group last week hosted an evening of connection and laughter that brought together women of all ages and backgrounds to...
December 2, 2024
Online study tackles loneliness and dementia
Researchers are seeking participants for a world-first online study investigating the role of social engagement in maintaining brain function and wellbeing. The UNSW Sydney's Centre...
November 30, 2024
Bulk billing rises in regional Victoria
THE proportion of doctors' visits bulk billed across regional Victoria over the past 12 months has increased to 77.1 per cent, figures released by...
November 30, 2024
Local health service wins Premier’s award
GREAT Ocean Road Health has this month been named the Premier's Small Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. The health...
November 28, 2024
Meadow music festival to end after 10 years
INTERNATIONALLY renowned neo-soul four-piece Hiatus Kaiyote and psychedelic rockers Pond will headline the 10th and final Meadow music festival. Set to take place between March...
November 27, 2024
The SAFV Centre appoints new CEO
THE Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre has found its new leader. Kerriann Campbell-Jones, an executive with more than 15 years' experience in the...
November 26, 2024
Share the Dignity seeks donations for Christmas appeal
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation Share the Dignity has this week launched its annual Christmas appeal and is calling on the community to come together to support...
November 26, 2024
Employers urged to follow child employment laws this summer
VICTORIA'S child employment watchdog is urging local businesses intending to hire young people under the age of 15 over the summer holidays to ensure...
November 25, 2024
Our Village seeks help as demand soars
LOCAL not-for-profit organisation Our Village is appealing to the community for assistance as its waitlist balloons to unprecedented levels. The charity, formerly known as Geelong...
November 25, 2024
Regional workers, communities to benefit from housing fund
THE Victorian government is taking steps to help house regional Victoria's workforce and assist regional businesses to attract workers, with a funding boost aimed...
November 24, 2024
Toddler Techno returns to Geelong
Toddler techno architect Lenny Pearce is set to return to Geelong next year for an underwater-inspired baby rave celebrating the 25th anniversary of beloved...
November 22, 2024
Torquay businesses shine at awards
THE achievements of businesses operating across the 3228 postcode have been placed in the spotlight this week, with the announcement of this year's winners...
November 22, 2024
Torquay business leader recognised for excellence
CRAIG Smith has been a stalwart of the Torquay business community for more than 20 years. In 2001 and in partnership with his wife Kerryn...
November 22, 2024
State backs CORA’s masterplan
THE state government has given more support to the planned CORA (Cape Otway Road Australia) sports training precinct near Modewarre, awarding it $490,000 from...
November 22, 2024
Town snapshot – Bell Post Hill
The size of Bell Post Hill is about 5.4 sqkm and has seven parks covering nearly 7.1 per cent of total area. The population of...
November 22, 2024
Surf Coast Women’s Health Group named Business of the Year
THE Surf Coast Women's Health Group was founded last year by three practitioners who saw a critical gap in the healthcare system and decided...
November 21, 2024
New music from Bella Deer ahead of Queenscliff gig
Indie-pop darling Bella Deer has dropped a new EP ahead of her performance this weekend at the Queenscliff Music Festival. The highly anticipated five-track Age...
November 19, 2024
New exhibition explores artistic visionaries
A new exhibition exploring the artistic dialogue between two of the 20th century's most influential artists will open this weekend at Geelong Gallery. On tour...
November 18, 2024
Traditional Owners’ vision recognised
A PROJECT striving to transform a 66-hectare river plain on the banks of the Barwon River into a cultural, recreational and community precinct has...
November 17, 2024
Barwon Health springs into action to boost community wellbeing
BARWON HEALTH is this month encouraging the local workforce to "Spring into Action", with a campaign aimed at getting the community moving. The healthcare provider...
November 17, 2024
Arts calendar cover winner captures Surf Coast spirit
A LINO print created by local artist Emily Wright will grace the cover of the 2025 Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar, after winning the...
November 16, 2024
Terracotta treasure wins big at architecture awards
AN ANGLESEA property inspired by the rugged, ochre cliffs it is perched upon has been lauded as a "jewel box" of detailing at this...
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