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New Bendigo Bank branch continues community support

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) has welcomed Torquay’s Bendigo Bank moving down the street to a new location, as it will allow the bank to...

Final “The Dance” video launched

HUMANS in Geelong has completed and released its “The Dance” music video community project. The group started “The Dance” to showcase beautiful region, creative individuals...

Anglesea war memorial waits on go for build

THE Anglesea and District War Memorial could start construction within weeks if the working plans are approved by the Surf Coast Shire. The committee behind...

Geelong Toastmasters to celebrate 700th meeting

THE Geelong branch of the Toastmasters is preparing for a double celebration later this month, returning to in-person gatherings and also racking up their...

Workplaces invited to volunteer at Geelong Mums

GEELONG Mums is inviting the region’s businesses to participate in its workplace volunteering program. The workplace volunteering program at the local not-for-profit organisation - the...

Shire’s in-person council meetings to return

THE Surf Coast Shire will return to in-person council meetings open to the public for the first time in almost a year. The next scheduled...

Avalon still waiting for return of international flights

VICTORIA'S airports reopened to international flights last week, but they will likely not return to the skies over Avalon Airport for some time yet. Malaysian...

Torquay RSL urges rethink of dawn service

THE Anzac Day dawn service at Point Danger will again not be held this year, and the Torquay RSL is urging the community to...

Next plan should stop violence before it starts

GEELONG-based organisations have welcomed the findings of a Parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence but have stressed the importance of funding measures...

Seagulls taste victory again to remain undefeated

BARWON Heads held off Anglesea on Saturday to remain undefeated after the first two rounds of the BFL seniors season. The visitors kicked six goals...

AstraZeneca warning shakes up COVID vaccination timetable

Barwon Health is reaching out to locals under the age of 50 who have received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine within the past three weeks,...

Coker says DAL outcome must listen to the will of the people

THE public hearing for the Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) enters its 18th day today (April 15), and Corangamite Labor federal member...

Lap of honour for Ablett and Taylor at home

RECENTLY-retired Geelong Football Club greats Gary Ablett and Harry Taylor will return to GMHBA Stadium this Sunday, April 18 for a lap of honour. The...

Victorian Governor lays first Anzac wreath in Torquay

ANZAC Day is still weeks away but there is already a wreath at Point Danger, thanks to a special delivery from Victorian Governor Linda...

Project to find the gaps in Geelong’s digital skills

G21 HAS started a project to develop programs that will build the skills and capacity of existing and future digital workers in the Greater...

Local hub opens for COVID-19 vaccine injections

BARWON Health’s COVID-19 vaccination hub is now officially in operation but the general public are not yet allowed to visit. The facility, located in part...

Tigers welcome back crowds at home

FOOTY has made a triumphant return to Spring Creek Reserve, with thousands of people gathering to cheer on Torquay and Ocean Grove in the...

Road to recovery: Geelong tourist body backs blueprint to save sector

GEELONG’S tourism industry is supporting calls for more than $1 billion of state government investment to be injected into the industry to offset losses...

Netball pavilion opens, work starts on main pavilion

LORNE’S new netball pavilion is officially open and construction on the main pavilion has started as part of the redevelopment of Stribling Reserve. Featuring modern...

Apartment proposed atop Esplanade businesses

THE Surf Coast Shire council is considering a proposal to build a one-storey apartment on top of two businesses in Torquay. The original application for...

Labor backs stadium plan to speed up COVID vaccinations

FEDERAL Labor has thrown its support behind establishing stadium-style coronavirus vaccination hubs to speed up the national rollout. The Coalition Government has played down the...

Vale Daryle Hill 1950-2021

THE family of a well-known Torquay and Barwon Heads restaurateur have remembered him as a loving husband and an amazing father. Daryle Hill passed away...

VICSES members refresh their crash rescue skills

MEMBERS of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have taken part in hands-on training to keep their vital road crash rescue (RCR) skills up...

Performance to recall Geelong’s colonial era

A FREE and interactive live performance this weekend will transport the audience back in time to Geelong in the mid-19th century. The Arts Industry Commission...