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July 2, 2020

Corangamite CMA’s new network seeks members

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has launched a new Community Engagement Network (CEN) to improve community input and perspectives on how the Corangamite...

July 2, 2020

Mandy’s tops at pitching a three-minute thesis

ANGLESEA’S Mandy Cooke has crammed 80,000 words into 180 seconds as one of the six finalists in this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition at...

July 2, 2020

Applications to coronavirus recovery grants open

THE Surf Coast Shire council has opened its COVID-19 Recovery Assistance Grants Program for community and business initiatives both large and small. The grants are...

June 25, 2020

Cats have confronted inconsistency, says Scott

GEELONG coach Chris Scott acknowledges the Cats' inconsistency was a factor in his side's two-point loss to Carlton last week, but says the quality...

June 25, 2020

Petrol solution found for Apollo Bay

DRIVERS living in and passing through Apollo Bay will still be able to fill up their cars locally during the renovations of the town’s...

June 25, 2020

Grant to improve Geelong’s mental health

THE Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) has welcomed the Morrison Government's agreement to reallocate existing funds to support the Geelong Place-Based Suicide Prevention...

June 25, 2020

Audit criticises worth of regional road barriers

AN AUDIT has been highly critical of the worth of flexible barriers on Victoria's regional roads, finding that while the barriers saved lives and...

June 25, 2020

Submissions extended for inquiry into road toll

SUBMISSIONS into a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s spike in deaths on Victorian roads have been extended until next week, and and a local...

June 25, 2020

Local projects to turn organic waste into electricity

GEELONG and the south-west will be part of Victoria’s first renewable organics networks, announced earlier this month by the state government. The two projects will...

June 25, 2020

Hayley’s pledge for a Dry July is raking it in

AN ARMSTRONG Creek resident's pledge to go alcohol-free for half of July has already raised more than $4,500 - and it's not even July...

June 25, 2020

Rural Health Commissioner becomes permanent

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has welcomed the establishment of a permanent Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner, with Parliament supporting the legislation...

June 25, 2020

Mt Duneed school volunteer wins national award from EdConnect

MOUNT Duneed Regional Primary School volunteer Deidre Moss has been recognised for her efforts this year with a national award from EdConnect. The charity, which...

June 25, 2020

Sewer works in Torquay begin

BARWON Water is now undertaking essential sewer works in Torquay over the next few weeks along Zeally Bay Road and Fischer Street near Taylor...

June 25, 2020

Out of office: Surf Coast Shire CEO Keith Baillie resigns for Gforce role

THE Surf Coast Shire council’s chief executive officer Keith Baillie is resigning from the role after more than five years. Mr Baillie, who will become...

June 24, 2020

GORCC reverses its decision to refuse caravan park bookings from coronavirus hotspots

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has announced and reversed a decision to refuse bookings and cancel all existing bookings at its three...

June 18, 2020

Footy returns to GMHBA Stadium, fans could return soon

THE 2020 AFL season has resumed after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic and footballs have been kicked in anger at GMHBA...

June 18, 2020

Nigro not shocked by footy season’s cancellation

AFL Barwon's decision to cancel the 2020 home-and-away season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic came as "no shock" to Anglesea's players, according...

June 18, 2020

Grapevine: The temptations of Tempranillo

If you were asked to name the most successful red variety introduced to Australia over the past 20 years or so, Tempranillo probably would...

June 18, 2020

Road sense: Council to install parking sensors from next week

THE Surf Coast Shire council will install sensors from next week in car parking bays in four coastal towns to help traders maximise customer...

June 18, 2020

Coronavirus restrictions halt poetry launch

Isolation has been a double-edged sword for local poet John Bartlett.

Months of solitude presented John with the space to continue writing, but launching a...

June 18, 2020

Geelong’s headspace services share in extra federal funds

Geelong’s headspace service will share in a $24.2 million federal government investment to reduce wait times and fast-track access to mental health services for...

June 18, 2020

Growing Suburbs Fund expanded to include Surf Coast

THE state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund has been expanded to include the Surf Coast Shire to support the area’s growing needs. The $25 million expansion...

June 18, 2020

AIRAR’s letters for refugees win national award

RURAL Australians for Refugees (RAR) have recognised the efforts of letter writers in Aireys Inlet with a national award. The national refugee advocacy organisation presented

June 18, 2020

Foundation supports Diversitat’s settlement program

THE Geelong Community Foundation has thrown a lifeline to a housing program run by Diversitat in Geelong. Diversitat is the local provider of the federal...