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Coalition says Budget will secure economic recovery

THE federal Coalition handed down the 2021-22 Budget this week, and spent the days beforehand talking up the need to “secure Australia’s economic recovery”. Speaking...

Shire’s projects backed by federal funding

THE Coalition Government will support 11 projects in the Surf Coast Shire with a collective $1.5 million in funding through its Local Roads and...

Tornadoes sweep opposition away

THE Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club has bounced back from the coronavirus-affected 2020 season, with seven of their nine sides winning in round 2.\ The club,...

Shorten calls for “common sense” fixes to the NDIS

SHADOW Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten says the changes needed to fix the scheme are “just common sense” and...

Sonus to showcase the sounds of Geelong

ONE of the recipients of the City of Greater Geelong’s Arts Industry Commission will present an aural and visual work inspired by the Geelong...

Recommendation for Surf Coast DAL still weeks away

THOSE interested in the outcome of the lengthy public hearing into the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) program will have to wait...

Centre of attention: Statewide arts package supports Geelong Arts Centre redevelopment

THE state Labor Government will use its next budget to make Victoria the “Creative State”, with its arts package including funding to support the...

Australian Taxation Office offers jobs to Geelong school leavers

THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is launching a recruitment program designed to give school leavers in the Geelong area an opportunity to get their...

The right track: State dumps elevated pathway from Bells management plan

THE controversial elevated pathway proposed for Bells Beach is no more, after the state government refused to give the green light to a management...

Next stage: Works to support growth at Iona College

ARMSTRONG Creek is growing and Iona College is growing along with it, with works under way on a major upgrade funded by the state...

Learn how to love your neighbour during Law Week

A FREE session on how to best resolve common neighbourhood disputes is one of several events happening across Geelong during Victorian Law Week. Held between...

Solar and battery bulk buy scheme powers up

VICTORIA'S largest community solar and battery program is now live and is being supported by all five councils in the G21 region. The program, launched...

The Sands’ new owners promise a better future

ONE of the new owners of The Sands golf course, hotel and resort in Torquay has promised residents in the surrounding estate and club...

Farrer and Huppatz rule the waves at Junior Surfing Titles

THE third and final round of the Woolworths Victorian Juinor Surfing Titles wrapped up over the weekend, with finals day held in 2-3 foot...

GPs now getting more doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The federal government has doubled and in some cases tripled the amount of coronavirus vaccine being sent to GPs each week, a decision praised...

Herne Hill pupils celebrate their local superheroes

PUPILS at Herne Hill Primary School have celebrated the superheroes in their own neighbourhoods as part of this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards. The annual awards,...

New service to improve mental health in aged care

A new allocation of funding will help improve the mental health and wellbeing of aged care residents in the Geelong region. The federal government has...

State funeral to be held for Frank Costa

THE Costa family has accepted the Victorian Government's offer to hold a state funeral for Frank Costa. The memorial service will be open to the...

Minister rejects elevated pathway at Bells Beach

THE contentious elevated pathway proposed for Bells Beach is no more, after the state government refused to give the green light to a management...

Plans for Esplanade apartments modified

THE applicants for a three-storey development on Torquay’s foreshore have amended their plans to add a fourth-storey apartment. The Surf Coast Shire is now publicly...

Women’s baseball league steps up to the plate

IT’S GAME on for women’s baseball in the Geelong region, with the first two rounds of the Western Victorian Women’s Baseball League done and...

Hearing on NDIS visits Geelong

A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) visited Geelong this week, and a group of local participants have called for an...

Costelloe calls for statue of Frank Costa

VILLAWOOD Properties executive director Rory Costelloe has renewed his call for a statue to be built in honour of Geelong businessman, former Cats president...

Victorian Longboard Titles begin

ROUND 1 of this year’s Victorian Longboard Titles began in good conditions over the weekend at 13th Beach. Waves were in the 2-3 foot range,...