April 8, 2021
Low-cost counselling for Geelong’s LGBTIQ+ community
MEMBERS of the LGTIQ+ community and their families across the Greater Geelong region will now have access to free or low-cost counselling. Under the Drummond...
April 1, 2021
Illuminating futures
A LOCAL primary school has given the gift of light to children living in rural Papua New Guinea following generous community donations. Armstrong Creek School...
April 1, 2021
Malu makes an inspirational ambassador
TWO-YEAR-OLD Malu Hunt seems like any child his age – he is bursting with energy, curiosity and love for his brothers. But unlike most kids...
April 1, 2021
Local heroes relay important water safety message
HEROIC duo Ben Roberts and Cam Lamperd have been recognised for their bravery after rescuing two families at Thirteenth Beach. The everyday life savers were...
April 1, 2021
Vaccine rollout takes toll
GEELONG medical clinics have begun rolling out vaccines with phase 1B of the federal government's timeline now in motion. More than six million Australians became...
April 1, 2021
Karaaf wetlands relief
THE Surf Coast Shire council has unanimously voted in favour of implementing immediate action to restore the Karaaf wetlands. During last week's ordinary meeting, council...
April 1, 2021
Easter holiday disruptions to Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support
OVER the Easter holidays there will be changes to Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support payments and services with all centres and most phone lines...
April 1, 2021
First on the scene
SES unit controller John Ryan has learned to recognise increased risks on the road. Mr Ryan began volunteering at the Bellarine Unit in 2013 after...
March 25, 2021
Torquay could reach new heights
A NEW proposal could see Torquay's height restrictions lifted to make way for an increase in commercial opportunities. Building heights have again reached the Surf...
March 25, 2021
Anglesea’s emergency services score big
ANGLESEA is expected to score big under the state government's Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Anglesea's CFA and Surf Life Saving Club have been listed...
March 25, 2021
COVID downtime leads to skills boost
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority has partnered with Conservation Volunteers Australia in creating a dozen local jobs. Under the Working for Victoria Initiative, 12 Geelong residents...
March 25, 2021
Return of Wadawurrung land
THE first parcel of Wadawurrung land has been returned to Traditional Owners during an inclusive ceremony of reconciliation. Australia’s largest construction materials and building supplier...
March 25, 2021
Design Week favourite
STUDIO 101 have celebrated 21 years of award-winning services by putting together a sold out opening exhibition for Geelong’s Design Week. The TWNETY+ONE exhibition commemorates...
March 25, 2021
Match day ferries announced
PORT Phillip Ferries have announced they will be running 'Game Day Specials' to get Geelong Cats supporters to and from Melbourne during the 2021...
March 25, 2021
COVID vaccinations at Star of the Sea
EIGHTY Aged Care residence from Torquay have received their COVID-19 vaccination with residents reporting to be in good health following the jab. The Star of...
March 25, 2021
Proposed coastal shift “not good for democracy”
POLWARTH MP Richard Riordan has maintained the redivision of Torquay and Jan Juc would have negative impacts despite the state's Liberal Party calling for...
March 18, 2021
Two clubs join forces
JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club has joined forces with Torquay Boardriders for an inaugural fundraising event putting Bells Beach and the Rip Curl...
March 18, 2021
Stable doors open for star trainer
A $1.3 MILLION investment into Geelong's horse racing industry is set to attract star trainer Danny O'Brien to the region. The winning Melbourne Cup trainer...
March 18, 2021
Multi-million dollar hospice facility under way
THE first sod has been turned at Anam Cara's new $22 million hospice facility. Located on two hectares at Deakin University, the new building will...
March 18, 2021
Torquay College Cross Country day
STUDENTS took to the pavement last week for Torquay College's annual house Cross Country event. The March 10 race day attracted numerous spectators to Cosy...
March 18, 2021
Fundraising walk steps up awareness of caregivers
IN a bid to raise much-needed awareness, local women Andrea and Tammy Vos have vowed to walk 280km for the unsung heroes providing care...
March 18, 2021
Coastal shift
VICTORIA's major political parties are calling for Torquay and Jan Juc to be removed from the South Barwon electorate. The Electoral Boundaries Commission has released...
March 18, 2021
Open Mic attracts record numbers
LARGE crowds assembled in Aireys Inlet over the weekend for three days of live music featuring 150 performers. In its fourteenth year running, the Aireys...
March 18, 2021
Geelong leads nation in advanced manufacturing
GEELONG will be placed at the forefront of advanced manufacturing following a $10 million state government investment. The Andrews Government has committed to investing in...
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