April 10, 2024
Share what matters most
To mark National AdvanCare Planning Week, Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has urged everyone to share what matters most and communicate their preferences and...
April 10, 2024
New CEO appointed for Western Vic PHN
WESTERN Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has announced the appointment of Craig Wilding as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Rowena Clift, who is...
April 9, 2024
Don’t forget your mouthguard, athletes urged
Parents and local athletes are being advised to consider oral and general health safety as the 2024 rugby and football seasons begin. Data from the...
April 9, 2024
Polwarth Medal recipients announced
TORQUAY "Rubbish Ranger" Dean Walton is the recipient of this year's Polwarth Medal, awarded at a community gathering last month to honour volunteers from...
April 8, 2024
Lions Clubs proposed for growth area
AT LEAST two new Lions Clubs are on the cards for the growth area of Armstrong Creek, with the international Lions Club movement issuing...
April 6, 2024
Nova Park takes off in Mount Duneed
A NEW space-themed playground has rocketed into Mount Duneed. Nova Park in the Armstrong Mt Duneed estate was officially launched last weekend with a family...
April 5, 2024
Views sought on parklet trial
AN OUTDOOR dining space in Jan Juc being used as a trial for a potential shire-wide rollout is ending this weekend, and the Surf...
April 5, 2024
Blue Gum’s visit to bring services to you
SERVICES Australia is bringing its Mobile Services Centre (MSC) "Blue Gum" to the Geelong region from Tuesday, April 9, offering locals easy access to...
April 5, 2024
Shire adopts new framework to measure economic success
THE Surf Coast Shire has introduced a new model that aims to create a more holistic view of economic success across the municipality. The Measures...
April 5, 2024
Surfing industry excellence honoured at awards
THIS year's Australian Surf Industry (ASI) Association Honours Night has recognised and celebrated outstanding contributions to the surfing community. The packed event at The Sands...
April 4, 2024
River’s blue-green algae outbreak clears
THE Barwon River in Geelong has been declared safe again for recreational activities, after tests found a reduction in blue-green algae in water samples. According...
April 3, 2024
Survey finds Baby Boomers feel happier, healthier than Gen Zs
Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are affecting...
April 2, 2024
Applications for shire kinder open soon
TORQUAY parent Courtney Weybury is excited her family has started another chapter with Torquay Kindergarten, after watching her first daughter thrive at the service. The...
April 1, 2024
REACH seeks green investment interest
DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from businesses looking to invest in research-led innovation projects...
April 1, 2024
Shire considers first Fair Access Policy
THE Surf Coast Shire will aim to provide equitable access to all its sporting faciliries through its first Fair Access Policy. Councillors considered a report...
April 1, 2024
Newborn screening expanded
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...
March 30, 2024
Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...
March 28, 2024
AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan
AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...
March 28, 2024
Lifeblood urgently seeks donors over Easter
Ahead of Easter, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors amid growing demand by hospitals. The need for blood...
March 27, 2024
More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day
DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...
March 27, 2024
City restores ties with G21
THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...
March 27, 2024
Coeliac disease isn’t just a gut feeling
Coeliac Australia is calling for Australians to rethink coeliac disease by thinking outside the gut, with new research highlighting two-thirds of patients were diagnosed...
March 26, 2024
Ellie Harrison beats world no. 1 in Bells Beach boilover
LOCAL high school student Ellie Harrison has pulled off a boilover heat win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today (Tuesday, March 26)...
March 26, 2024
Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...
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