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Mask rules eased for COVIDSafe Summer

VICTORIANS now only need to wear masks in “a limited number of places” in a major easing of the state’s coronavirus restrictions, which came...

Geelong Swimming Club has triple win for inclusivity

THE Geelong Swimming Club has gone three for three at this year's Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. The VDSR Awards ceremony, livestreamed on Thursday...

Shire considers rolling out Torquay shuttle bus for summer

THE Surf Coast Shire is considering bringing back a free summer shuttle bus service in Torquay and Jan Juc for the first time in...

Aussie lockdown didn’t drive beer drinking up

NEW research has revealed Australians did not “get on the beers” at home during the nation’s COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues. On-premises...

There’s no such thing as a safe tan

With the first weekend of summer over, and Cancer Council and SunSmart are reminding Victorians there’s no such thing as a safe tan, with...

Torquay Bowls Club tries out new synthetic green

THE Torquay Bowls Club has celebrated the completion of its synthetic green, and invited some of its oldest members to be the first to...

Understanding the effects of baby brain

Recent studies by Monash University are beginning to understand the long-term impacts of 'baby-brain’ and how the hormonal changes that take place in a...

City keeps spotlight on youth mental health

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting young people’s mental health in the municipality, by asking the chief...

Santa makes a last call for stars for the Christmastime Virtual Festival Night

THE Christmastime in Torquay Fun Virtual Festival Night 2020 premieres on Friday, December 18 at 7pm on bit.ly/christmastimeevent. Jolly old Saint Nick told us...

Lessons to be learned from resilience

A RESEARCH paper tracking Geelong's economic and social resilience over three decades is just the start of a conversation to plan for the risks...

Torquay Rotary plans a hairy fundraiser

THE Rotary Club of Torquay is keeping busy in the last weeks of 2020, with a long-awaited fundraising haircut later this month and its...

Community panel agrees on region’s water future

BARWON Water’s Water for our Future community panel has finished its first round of deliberations, delivering its vision for the Geelong region’s water future...

MSO tunes up for return to Geelong

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will return to Geelong in 2021 with fine music, mesmerising repertoire and a spotlight on female composers and soloists.

Torquay arts facility draws on budget funding

THE committee that will run Torquay's coming Multi Arts Centre is thrilled to see funding in the recent state Budget to help develop the...

The Sands changes hands, seeks new staff

THE Sands Resort in Torquay has a new owner who is hiring staff and has plans for a multi-million dollar upgrade of the golf...

Roadblocks to be removed in Torquay North

THE three remaining temporary roadblocks in Torquay North will be opened up later this month, with the Surf Coast Shire again changing its plans...

New owners take over The Sands

THE Sands Resort in Torquay reportedly has a new owner. ICloud Abacus Holdings and Odyns Holdings bought the golf course and hotel complex in 2017...

Victoria’s mask rules to ease further

VICTORIANS will only need to wear masks in "a limited number of places" in a major easing of the state's coronavirus restrictions, which will...

Fire breaks out at Torquay cafe just before reopening

POLICE are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a renovated cafe in Torquay, just before it was about to reopen. The former Cafe Moby on...

Surfing to save the world

AUSTRALIAN surfers have banded together to defend Australia’s coastline and the surfing lifestyle from the threat of climate change. Surfers for Climate, founded by longboarding...

Interest grows in G21’s virtual forum

INTEREST is growing in this year's online version of the G21 Stakeholder Forum, which is just over a fortnight away and already has more...

Builder appointed for Bellbrae PS upgrade

A BUILDER has been appointed to carry out the much-needed $11.48 million upgrade at Bellbrae Primary School, which is excited to see the final...

Deakin survey reveals lockdown’s toll on families

Australian families have opened up about the way COVID-19 has shaped their lives in a national survey.

Big build coming for Victoria’s social housing

THE state Labor government has revealed its next budget will have a $5.3 billion plan to build public and community housing across Victoria, with...