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September 5, 2019

Torquay businessman digs deep for marginalised communities

TORQUAY’S Mick O’Malley will donate 200 Empowering Women Empowering Communities (EWEC) Moon Sick Care Bags to women and girls in Papua New Guinea during...

August 29, 2019

QMF fires up for 2019

The good news from Queenscliff Music Festival event organisers continues to roll, with a highly localised third line-up unveiled to anticipators last week. This year’s...

August 29, 2019

Unsung heroes to be acknowledged this September

Geelong’s Kelly Cartwright knows a thing or two about what it means to be courageous and triumph when faced with adversity. The cancer survivor, Paralympic...

August 29, 2019

Roxie’s transformation to hit shelves

Within less than 12 months, Roxie Bennett has dropped 25 kilos, overcome hardship, and begun writing her first book. The life coach and media...

August 29, 2019

Deakin researchers shed light on back pain myths

A team of researchers from Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have found no association between prolonged sitting and lower back pain...

August 29, 2019

Grimley gets behind Envision’s Lids for Kids

Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has thrown his support behind Envision, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged, disabled and isolated community members. The Envision...

August 29, 2019

Double the chaos and double the love at KMCC

A PLAYGROUP spearheaded by the Surf Coast Shire’s Maternal Child Health team for mothers of twins has proven popular in the community, with up...

August 22, 2019

Waste work: Community unites to reduce the recyclables going to Anglesea landfill

CONCERNED locals have banded together to form a group to help address the state’s recycling crisis. The Surf Coast Community Recycling Project was created days...

August 22, 2019

Walking for a cause in Eastern Park

GEELONG’S Eastern Park will play host to this September’s A Walk in the Park – a state-wide fundraiser that champions Parkinson’s research. Last year’s inaugural...

August 22, 2019

APA takes out major titles at One Act Play Festival

AWARD-WINNING theatre company Anglesea Performing Arts (APA) used the stage as a catalyst for discussion at the weekend’s One Act Play Festival. Winning Best Production,...

August 22, 2019

A Geelong family’s fight for brain cancer research

A charity gala established in memory of a five-year-old Geelong girl who died of brain cancer will be held at Mount Duneed Estate this...

August 22, 2019

Creative grants open to secondary schools

SECONDARY schools across the state can now apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s Creative Learning Partnerships program which is scheduled to take flight again...

August 22, 2019

Geelong Design Week to inspire city in 2020

GEELONG will host its first ever Design Week in March – a 10-day community celebration of forward-thinking and the effects it has on people’s...

August 22, 2019

Free smiles for local school children

THE region’s neighbouring schools will be among the first in the state to have access to the Andrews Labor Government’s free dental vans. Armstrong Creek...

August 22, 2019

FOPA 2019 program revealed

LORNE will be awakened by a parade of performance acts this October as its annual Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) heads for town. ...

August 22, 2019

Know the signs, trust your gut and ask R U OK?

A three-word question that prompts a yes or no response could help save a life – a foundation national suicide prevention charity R U...

August 22, 2019

New drinking fountains for Geelong

VISITORS to prominent South Geelong recreation facilities will enjoy better access to fresh drinking water thanks to a $50,000 handout from VicHealth. The City...

August 20, 2019

Boardriders president takes out second RACV community award

CAHILL Bell-Warren credits the Torquay Boardriders Club for his time spent competing as a professional surfer. Born into a “non-surfing family”, Cahill enjoyed the perks...

August 15, 2019

Falls drops line-up announcement for 27th party

LORNE will come alive with music from some of the world’s most sought-after acts this New Year's. In its first line-up announcement of the year,...

August 15, 2019

History lesson on jailhouse rock at Potato Shed

COLIN Mockett and the band All Shook Up! will bring the music from the King of Rock n’ Roll to stage as part of...

August 15, 2019

Brett “Thomo” Thompson awarded highest honour at Jan Juc SLSC

JAN JUC residents who have lived in the area for some time have most likely had a friendly encounter with Brett Thompson. The gregarious father...

August 15, 2019

Coker calls on Coalition to act on NDIS waiting times

CORANGAMITE federal member Libby Coker has expressed concern that the Morrison Government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could duplicate work already...

August 15, 2019

Surf Coast mental health charity makes waves

SURF COAST mental health and wellbeing charity Art of the Minds has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and...

August 15, 2019

Clean-up at former Lara waste site could cost millions

THE Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has warned it may take up to three years to clear the mountainous stockpile of waste at an...