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$130 billion wage subsidy package announced

EMPLOYERS will be paid $1,500 a fortnight per worker for the next six months to keep them on the books as part of the...

Coronavirus update: public gatherings restricted to two, over 70s to self-isolate, moratorium on evictions

PUBLIC gatherings will be restricted to two people and those over the age of 70 will be "strongly advised" to self-isolate, according to the...

Surf Coast Shire council closes its beaches

THE Surf Coast Shire council has made the "difficult decision" to close all of its beaches, effective immediately. In a statement posted tonight on its...

GORCC closes all its caravan parks

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) has temporarily closed its Torquay Foreshore, Anglesea Family and Lorne Foreshore Caravan Parks as of midnight last...

State takes over Green Spine project

THE state government has taken the Green Spine project in central Geelong out of the hands of the City of Greater Geelong council, describing...

Residents’ groups oppose VEC’s ward proposals for Surf Coast Shire

THE residents’ associations of Torquay, Aireys Inlet and Lorne have joined the Surf Coast Shire council in their opposition to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s...

Certainty in uncertain times with Kip McGrath

In uncertain times, it’s important to make sure children are able to keep up with their education, whether in support of the work in...

Federal and state government announce new stimulus packages

THE federal government has announced a second stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic that is more than three times the size of...

Coker hopes community coronavirus response can be co-ordinated

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker is convening what she is describing as a wide-ranging group to help direct the local community response to...

New hotline to connect volunteers to those who need help

VICTORIAN Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has launched a COVID-19 Volunteer Connect initiative to link volunteers with anyone in the...

Surf Coast mayor says shire is working hard to respond to coronavirus

SURF Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge says the council is moving fast to respond to the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, including this week’s...

Grapevine: banking on Bordeaux

Australia is awash with more wine importers and distributors than ever, scouring every country and region for the undiscovered rising stars as well as...

Win a year’s worth of chocolate

To celebrate Easter, radio station bay 93.9 has teamed up with the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery to give people the chance...

Government shuts down non-essential businesses

THERE has been a shutdown of non-essential activity across Victoria, aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus. Announced by Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday morning,...

Barwon Water to remove part of historic aqueduct at Breakwater

BARWON Water wants to remove nearly a third of an aqueduct on the Barwon River at Breakwater in an attempt to create safe access...

Looking after your mental health during the pandemic

Beyond Blue has compiled a list of wellbeing advice for people who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, distress and concern brought on by the...

Coronavirus update: new restrictions announced

ANOTHER stage of prohibited activities and venues has been revealed to limit social contact in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Following yesterday's meeting of the...

Surf Coast Shire to suspend all kindergarten services from end of Tuesday

THE Surf Coast Shire council has revised its decision of yesterday and suspended its kindergarten terms from the close of today, after the coronavirus...

Coronavirus update: schools to close from tomorrow, some businesses to shut down

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a further shutdown of non-essential activity across the state from noon today, which is aimed at slowing the...

AFL suspends 2020 season until May 31

THE Australian Football League (AFL) has just suspended the 2020 season - which only began three days ago - until at least May 31...

Last chance to snap up an innovative Torquay townhome or apartment at QUAY2

CLEARWATER is the final parcel of townhomes to be offered for sale at QUAY2, Torquay’s most successful residential housing development. QUAY2 represents the culmination of...

Community is at the heart of Ashbury

AS THE Ashbury community continues to grow and thrive, more and more people are realising that Ashbury is an amazing place to live. "A vibrant,...

Uncompromised executive Esplanade living in Portarlington

Portarlington property prices have been consistently on the up and up with investors and home buyers recognising the true potential of this bayside town.

Stimulus measures to support home building

THE federal government has pledged $1.3 billion to support keeping apprentices employed by providing small businesses up to $21,000 per apprentice to subsidise apprentice...