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March 27, 2019

Teens align with cultural diversity

MORE than 90 per cent of teens agree that welcoming a multicultural society in Australia makes for a better place to live, a collaborative...

March 27, 2019

Victorian politicians push for Tasers

STATE politicians are calling on Labor to roll out Tasers to all frontline Victorian police officers. Liberal MP David Southwick and Justice Party MP Stuart...

March 27, 2019

Study finds dangerous views of drinking

VICTORIAN men believe health risks only begin at 30 drinks per binge, a VicHealth and Monash University study has found. The study, which investigated masculine...

March 27, 2019

Faster myki access across Victorian rail

PASSENGERS travelling on public transport in Victoria will soon have more opportunities to update and check their myki balance thanks to the installation of...

March 27, 2019

Nautilus discovery no. 3

A RECENTLY married couple uncovered a rare nautilus paper shell on the beach of Point Addis at high tide on their wedding day in...

March 27, 2019

Put Business Day Out in your calendar

BUSINESS Day Out is an annual one-day event, organised by Commerce Ballarat, presenting world class speakers to Ballarat and regional Victoria at a cost...

March 27, 2019

Queens Park bridge re-opens to cars and SUVs

NEWTOWN’S heritage-listed Queens Park bridge has reopened to cars and SUVs after it received the thumbs-up from structural engineering experts on Wednesday last week. The...

March 27, 2019

New Geelong-Melbourne ferry to start services in December

PORT Philip Ferries say they are on track to start ferry services between central Geelong and Docklands in Melbourne in early December. The “Geelong Flyer”...

March 27, 2019

Terry Daniher has a hit in Torquay

EVENT management company Incognitus held its annual golf day at the RACV Torquay Resort on Thursday, March 21, with special guest and Essendon Football...

March 27, 2019

Powerful message at TCH’s Harmony Day celebration

IN honour of Harmony Day last week, Torquay Community House (TCH) dedicated this year’s celebration to remembering the 50 innocent victims who lost their...

March 27, 2019

Bellbrae’s Mayfair on the lookout for sponsors

BELLBRAE Primary School’s annual fundraising Mayfair event is set to return on May 5, with a range of activities for all ages lined up...

March 27, 2019

Franking credits inquiry comes to Torquay

THE federal government’s controversial inquiry into Labor’s plan to change franking credits visited Torquay last week, with a score of people expressing their views...

March 21, 2019

Creating beautiful homes on the Bellarine

MJS Built is a local custom residential builder who specialises in offering clients a refreshing and flexible service. Owner Mick Stanley is passionate about creating...

March 21, 2019

A feature chair to add flair

Are your interiors feeling a bit stale? Looking for a way to give your living room or master bedroom a fresh feel, but don’t...

March 21, 2019

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – March 21, 2019

ON Wednesday March 17, the Men played Par. Winner in A Grade Ian Treloar +2, B Grade with the score of the day Jim...

March 21, 2019

STUDY TO EXAMINE female footy injuries

The growing number of women playing Australian rules football has prompted researchers from Deakin University to begin a female focussed sports injury study in...

March 21, 2019

Community heritage grants open to community groups

The National Library of Australia is now taking applications to the 2019 “Community Heritage Grants” (CHG) program, which provides financial assistance of up to...

March 21, 2019

PUTTING JAZZ BACK ON THE MAP

A young jazz enthusiast from Torquay is playing a significant role in re-establishing the music genre in Geelong, organising a monthly soiree for jazz...

March 21, 2019

KAOS RETURNS TO ANGLESEA FOR A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND

Hundreds of children from the local area and beyond are expected to take to Anglesea during the April school holidays as the popular Kids...

March 21, 2019

Meddick welcomes lake closure before duck season

MEMBER for Western Victoria Andy Meddick has welcomed the closure of one of Victoria’s lakes at the beginning of the state’s duck season. The Animal...

March 21, 2019

The Pierce Brothers turn heads at Aireys Inlet Open Mic

THE Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival hosted its 12th instalment at the weekend, with The Pierce Brothers taking to the stage as the mystery...

March 21, 2019

Students strike for climate

HUNDREDS of thousands of students across the globe dropped the books on Friday, March 15, to protest for government action on climate change, with...

March 21, 2019

Recycling gets the go ahead for Greater Geelong

THE future of recycling in Geelong and the Surf Coast has seen a surprising turn following the reopening of a waste plant in South...

March 21, 2019

Losing it for cancer

SEVEN close mates from Torquay took the plunge on Saturday March 16 and shaved their heads to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council. Local...