July 30, 2020
One in five Australians have a mental health condition, report says
A new report from the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms the widespread nature of mental illness in Australia.
The Australia’s Health 2020...
July 30, 2020
Jan Juc artist creates inspirational mural
A JAN Juc artist hopes her colourful piece of public art is inspirational and honours those who are fighting and have survived brain and...
July 28, 2020
Community concerns about Torquay North roadblocks
THE roadblocks installed by the Surf Coast Shire council in Torquay North are proving divisive, with some residents in the area urging the shire...
July 23, 2020
Coronavirus cases spike in Geelong region but no sign yet of Stage 3 restrictions
TWO schools in the Geelong region shut their doors earlier this week after suspected coronavirus cases, but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has not signalled...
July 23, 2020
Indigo-slow: Developer of Torquay hotel will wait until tourists return
THE proponent of Hotel Indigo in Torquay says he is not rushing to get the five-storey project built and will assess the best timing...
July 23, 2020
Coker and Henderson plead with Melburnians to stay home
THE message to Melburnians to stay away from their holiday homes during the capital’s coronavirus lockdown has bipartisan support, with Geelong’s federal Labor and...
July 23, 2020
Tourism industry will go to the wall without JobKeeper, VTIC warns
THE tourism industry has taken the biggest hit from the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new figures, and the Victoria Tourism...
July 23, 2020
JobKeeper and JobSeeker extended for six months
THE JobKeeper and JobSeeker schemes have been extended beyond September, but the payments will be reduced. On Tuesday this week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced...
July 22, 2020
Most Victorians not self-isolating when sick or after being tested for coronavirus
A RECORD 484 cases of coronavirus have been identified in Victoria in the past 24 hours, and Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed most Victorians...
July 22, 2020
2020 Queenscliff Music Festival cancelled
THE Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has been officially cancelled off for 2020, but organisers have promised to return next year. In an update sent out...
July 17, 2020
Face masks recommended in regional Victoria
PEOPLE in regional Victoria are now being recommended to wear a face mask when outside their home if it is difficult to maintain social...
July 16, 2020
Local pubs vetting IDs during Melbourne lockdown
PUBS and restaurants across the Geelong region are keeping an eye out for non-local customers as they follow the state government's latest changes to...
July 16, 2020
Get tested for COVID-19, even outside Melbourne
THE latest coronavirus lockdown restrictions do not apply to Geelong and surrounds, but the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is still urging...
July 16, 2020
Tigers juniors tune up with practice matches
THE Torquay Tigers juniors are roaring to get out on the field, and some of them tested their skills on Sunday in an intraclub...
July 16, 2020
Dividing line: Developer slams council’s roadblocks between Torquay North estates
THE developer of The Quay and Quay 2 has slammed the Surf Coast Shire council’s decision to close roads connecting the two Torquay North...
July 16, 2020
G21 warns “perfect storm” could wash away Geelong’s tourism industry
LEADING lobby group G21 says tourism in the Geelong region is facing a "perfect storm" of negative impacts, and is urging the Morrison Government...
July 15, 2020
Boorai Centre to stay closed until next week
The Boorai Centre in Ocean Grove will remain closed for the rest of this week and reopen on July 20, following confirmation that a...
July 14, 2020
The Sands Resort enters voluntary administration
THE Sands Resort in Torquay has entered voluntary administration, with the Melbourne office of firm PKF Australia to make "an urgent assessment of the...
July 13, 2020
Councillor Column: Ron Nelson from the City of Greater Geelong, July 9
Recovery WITH the spike in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne recently, I’ll admit it can be difficult at times to keep morale up and continue looking...
July 12, 2020
Geelong road projects share in fast-tracked funding
FIVE road projects in the Geelong region will share in $16 million as part of a fast-tracked infrastructure program. On Monday, the Victorian and federal...
July 11, 2020
New fund to help tourism operators cover corona cancellations
LEADING industry bodies have welcomed the state government's establishment of a $5 million fund for businesses facing cancellations from people in the locked-down postcodes...
July 10, 2020
NAIDOC Week postponed until November
NAIDOC 2020 celebrations due to take place across the region this week have been postponed until November. Following the lead of the NAIDOC National Committee,...
July 10, 2020
Boorai Centre closes after confirmed coronavirus case
The Boorai Centre in Ocean Grove closed this morning for a deep clean, following confirmation that a child who attended the facility has since...
July 9, 2020
AFL Barwon abandons plan for modified senior footy and netball seasons
AFL Barwon is abandoning its plan to run modified senior football and netball competitions in 2020 due to a lack of teams taking part. In...
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