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Commerce Torquay’s events make a welcome return

COMMERCE Torquay has made a long-awaited return to holding functions for the town's businesses. The local business advocacy organisation hosted about 40 people at its...

Victoria’s state of emergency extended

VICTORIA’S state of emergency will continue for nine months after the Greens confirmed they had struck a deal with the Andrews Government on Tuesday...

Meadow reveals full 2021 lineup

Meadow is back for a second take on its seventh instalment, with the multi-day music festival in Bambra revealing its full line-up for the...

Sixth version of COVID-19 protocol for local footy released

AFL VICTORIA has made a slight adjustment to the rules local footy clubs must follow as they prepare for the 2021 season. The state’s governing...

Works get rolling on Old Beechy Rail Trail

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has teamed up with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) and the Colac Otway Shire to create 12 new jobs...

Colleges play off for the inaugural Respect Cup

COLLEGES from Geelong and Ballarat have joined forces to play off in a community footy event ahead of International Women’s Day that supports their...

Netflix series starts filming on Surf Coast

New Netflix teen surf series Surviving Summer has begun filming on the Surf Coast and will continue over the next couple of months. The series...

MCG, Marvel Stadium to open at 50 per cent for AFL

THE AFL will be back in front of live crowds this year, with the league announcing the state government has endorsed its plan for...

Review still pending for Surf Coaster shuttle

THE Surf Coast Shire has not yet made a decision on the success or otherwise of its Surf Coaster shuttle bus, with the initiative...

Caravan park provides no net benefit, shire says

A PROPOSED caravan and camping park in Freshwater Creek continues to get little support from authorities, with the Surf Coast Shire council refusing a...

COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins

Both coronavirus vaccines slated for use in Australia have been approved and the first people in line are already being vaccinated, with millions more...

Paul Barker to take a walk for Soldier On

SURF Coast Shire councillor Paul Barker will be stepping out in support of Australia’s veterans next month, and is inviting local veterans to join...

Colleges to combine for the Respect Cup

ST JOSEPH'S College and Sacred Heart Geelong, with the support of Leisure Networks, have teamed up to initiate a community footy event ahead of...

Backflip: Council to splash capital funding on aquatic centre

THE Surf Coast Shire council will backflip on its plan to put no more capital funding towards the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre,...

New trustee appointed at Kardinia Park

CLARE Amies has been appointed as the latest trustee on the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. Ms Amies has joined the trust to replace Libby...

Apollo Bay places third in Aussie Town of the Year list

APOLLO Bay has been rated as the best town in Victoria and the third best in Australia in Wotif’s annual tourism awards. Now in its...

Council adopts Code of Conduct after spirited debate

THE Surf Coast Shire council has adopted its new Councillor Code of Conduct 2021, but not unanimously and only after some spirited debate. The adoption...

BFNL fixture released

BY JAMES TAYLOR AFL BARWON has released the final fixture for the 2021 Bellarine Football Netball League, following the end of the club’s requests process. A...

Crowdfunding starts to help save Spring Creek

THE Greater Torquay Alliance (GTA) is urging the community to put its money where its mouth is about the Spring Creek valley. The community group...

Geelong’s first COVID vaccines injected

ELAINE Madden is 87 years old and she’d like to live a bit longer, thank you. That’s what the resident at Homestead Estate in Wallington...

Commerce Torquay wants to give businesses a kick start

COMMERCE Torquay will use state government funding to help local businesses keep recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The new program, Kick Start...

Homes for all: State seeks feedback on social and affordable housing strategy

THE state government wants to create a strategy on how and where to build social and affordable housing in Victoria over the next decade,...

VCAT approves $29 million Torquay development

THE $29 million proposal on a vacant block in Torquay will go ahead, following a ruling at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The...

Take good care of your bones

The Australian population broke about 173,000 bones last year, and people of all ages are being urged to prioritise their bone health.