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Shire considers first Fair Access Policy

THE Surf Coast Shire will aim to provide equitable access to all its sporting faciliries through its first Fair Access Policy. Councillors considered a report...

Newborn screening expanded

Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...

Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...

AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan

AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...

Lifeblood urgently seeks donors over Easter

Ahead of Easter, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors amid growing demand by hospitals. The need for blood...

More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day

DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...

City restores ties with G21

THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...

Coeliac disease isn’t just a gut feeling

Coeliac Australia is calling for Australians to rethink coeliac disease by thinking outside the gut, with new research highlighting two-thirds of patients were diagnosed...

Ellie Harrison beats world no. 1 in Bells Beach boilover

LOCAL high school student Ellie Harrison has pulled off a boilover heat win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today (Tuesday, March 26)...

Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...

NDIS committee releases annual report

THE latest report into the implementation and performance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has highlighted three important themes, not only from the past...

Feedback sought on Charlemont hub design

THE next phase of community consultation has opened for the proposed Horseshoe Bend Community Hub in Charlemont. The City of Greater Geelong has developed a...

Completed stadium passes the test

THE new stand at GMHBA Stadium has passed its first test - hosting the biggest crowd at an AFL game at Kardinia Park since...

Barwon River Loop Board Walk petition response

THE Surf Coast Shire says it has taken community feedback on board in the new design of stage 2 of the Barwon River Loop...

Creative Engine recipients annnounced

THE latest recipients of Geelong Arts Centre's Creative Engine program have been revealed. Totalling up to $16,000 in financial grants and $30,000 of value-in-kind studio...

Last chance to create a fairer community with Give Geelong Appeal

THE Give Where You Live Foundation is calling on the community one last time for the Give Geelong Appeal. The week of giving, which finishes...

Opening round for Rip Curl Pro revealed

THE world’s best surfers are heading here ahead of Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, and the World Surf League (WSL) has...

Real Deal celebrates successful forum

THE Real Deal Geelong alliance has hailed its latest gathering as a success, as the group continues to advocate for better housing solutions. More than...

Entries open for Trail Running Series

The Trail Running Series has opened entries for this year's Victorian season, marking its 15th year with an array of options and features designed...

Apollo Bay tap water ranked among state’s best

A GLASS of water in Apollo Bay is one of the best you can get in the state, with the town one of four...

A happy mouth equals a happy body

Wednesday, March 20 is World Oral Health Day, and the state's leading oral health agency is reminding people that mouth and teeth health is...

Documentary takes the long road

Acclaimed documentary The Road to Patagonia is striking a chord with local audiences, with recent screenings selling out.

Roadwork blitz planned for Torquay North

SEVERAL road upgrades in Torquay North and elsewhere in the town are planned for the coming months to improve road safety and traffic flow. Coombes...

Farmers should consider carbon emissions now

THE time for farmers to act on carbon emissions is now, a major carbon forum in Winchelsea was told recently. The event, held at the...