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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Medicinal cannabis: What you need to know

NPS MedicineWise has launched an online portal to help health professionals and consumers find evidence-based information about medicinal cannabis.

Feedback opens on next stage of Barwon Heads Road duplication

THE state government is calling for public feedback on the latest stage of its plan to duplicate Barwon Heads Road in the next three...

Shire to update polices under Local Government Act

THE Surf Coast Shire council has placed drafts of its Governance Rules and Public Transparency Policy on public exhibition. At their June 23 meeting, the...

Landowners talk up economic benefits of houses in Spring Creek

TWO of the landowners in the area covered by the Spring Creek Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) are talking up the benefits of completing the...

Art of the Minds Festival to go ahead in October

THE Art of the Minds Festival will return to the Geelong region in October, with the popular mental health and wellbeing event set to...

Small business tax cuts now in effect

THE Coalition Government's small business tax cuts are now in effect, with nearly 940,000 small and family businesses in Victoria having their company tax...

Boarding pass: Applications open to sit on board of new Great Ocean Road authority

APPLICATIONS have opened for board positions for the new Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCPA). On Monday this week, Minister for Energy, Environment...

Geelong collective says major projects will speed up COVID-19 recovery

A COLLECTIVE of six leading organisations representing the Geelong region have agreed on a list of projects that need immediate state and federal funding...

Improve your mental health first aid skills

A SERIES of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions will be held in Jan Juc from later this month. MHFA will teach you practical...

Renourishment works continue at Apollo Bay

THERE will be more sand renourishment works at Apollo Bay to create a temporary dune system to help stabilise the foreshore, while plans are...

Objections heard about Torquay development

PUBLIC feedback on the $22 million plan to develop a 2.5 hectare site in Torquay is in and it is almost all negative. The Surf...

Works completed at two tourist spots in the south-west

MORE than $6 million in works for the Port Campbell Pedestrian Bridge and refurbishment of Maits Rest rainforest boardwalk have been completed. Port Campbell Pedestrian...