May 20, 2021
Health spend in Budget gets mixed marks
The Coalition Government is getting mixed marks for its spending on healthcare in the 2021-22 Budget, which allocates $121.4 billion in the next financial...
May 20, 2021
Pfizer vaccine now available to more under-50s
THE federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination program has expanded in Victoria, with a blitz following the delivery of more Pfizer vaccine. As of Monday this week,...
May 20, 2021
Diana Taylor appointed chair of Geelong Authority
GEELONG business leader Diana Taylor has been appointed as the new chair of the Geelong Authority. Established in 2015, the Geelong Authority advises Planning Minister...
May 19, 2021
Lorne Hotel sold for $38 million
THE Lorne Hotel has a new owner, with the Upham family selling the famous seaside venue for $38 million. Sydney hospitality business the Merivale Group...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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,...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 13, 2021
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,...
May 13, 2021
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...
May 6, 2021
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...
May 6, 2021
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...
May 6, 2021
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...
