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Summer fiesta fun at Lifestyle Mount Duneed grand opening

Who among us can confidently declare that their home features stone benchtops, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, and a fully maintained front garden, all within a...

Local bushfire preparation efforts continue

THE bushfires devastating eastern Victoria and New South Wales have thankfully not appeared in the Geelong region, but authorities are warning people not to...

Matt Keenan predicts postcard conditions for Race Torquay

FOR international riders, the first Race Torquay will be a postcard that’s come to life, says leading cycling commentator Matt Keenan. The January 30 event...

Mussel festival cracks open this Saturday in Portarlington

Now in its 14th year, the Portarlington Mussel Festival is a highlight in the summer festival season for young...

Nippers converge on Cosy Corner for LSV junior carnival

HUNDREDS of Nippers again converged on Cosy Corner last week for Life Saving Victoria’s third junior carnival of the 2019/20 season.

Amanda Spratt keeps on climbing towards another CEGORR title

AMANDA Spratt will be playing a patient game when she rolls out in the Michelton-SCOTT team and tries to secure her second Cadel Evans...

COGG makes history at awards

CITY of Greater Geelong Family Day Care has made history at the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala, with the centre becoming the...

Get it om with Sally Louise Yoga

Yoga enthusiasts are invited to deepen their practice by taking the first steps towards becoming a professional instructor with Sally Louise Yoga next month....

City paves road to innovation

THREE sections of road in Geelong are set to undergo a forward-thinking transformation using a new form of asphalt made from recycled plastics. The...

Beaches along Surf Coast closed because of dangerous surf

Beachgoers are asked to be mindful when swimming along the Surf Coast today with several beaches closing because of dangerous surf.

Patrolled beaches...

Mads Pedersen is raring to go for Great Ocean Road Race

THE reigning UCI Road World Champion will will test his skills on Geelong’s roads and hills, with Mads Pedersen confirming he is saddling up...

Toasting 10 years of Nightjar

WHEN the community gathers in Torquay and Geelong for the annual Nightjar Festival, a sense of connection can be felt by even the most...

Evolve your business with help from Evan Crick

EVAN Crick’s knowledge of business has seen him achieve many accolades in his life – the most noteworthy being his establishment of Mitre 10...

Natural world takes spotlight at NWM

Stunning photos of wildlife that have been captured by leading photographers around the world are now on display at the National Wool Museum. On...

Otways parks closed due to fire risk

As the predicted heatwave moves across the state, Forest Fire Management has closed two popular parks during today's declared period of Extreme fire danger. The...

Falls Festival cancelled due to extreme weather conditions

THE 2019 Falls Festival in Lorne has been cut short due to predicted extreme weather conditions forecast for tomorrow (Monday, December 30) in the...

Get dangerous to help finish Jan Juc’s clubhouse

JAN Juc Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up to host two of its biggest fundraising events next month – the Bells Bash Cliff...

Question time: CORA to respond to concerns at public hearing

THE proponents of Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) have a long list of questions they must answer if their proposed $350 million project is...

Santa Run to stop in Torquay and Jan Juc on Christmas Eve

THE Torquay Fire Brigade will again be rolling out on Christmas Eve with a very special passenger on board. The brigade's annual Santa Run will...

Large swells close Thirteenth Beach and Fairhaven beaches

LIFE Saving Victoria is urging beachgoers to exercise caution in the water in coastal areas today with large swells predicted to make conditions hazardous...

Ocean Grove and St Joseph’s enter Christmas break on top

THE Ocean Grove and St Joseph’s women’s cricket sides head into Christmas tied in first place after both earning narrow wins on Sunday. St Joseph’s...

Arlenis Sierra saddles up for back-to-back wins in Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

CUBAN cyclist Arlenis Sierra says it’s an honour to return to Geelong and the Surf Coast as she sets out to defend her crown...

Eden Project expects good news in new year

IT APPEARS to be a case of half enough is good enough for the Eden Project’s ambitions in Anglesea, with chief executive officer David...

Coker rolls out rail duplication argument again

CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has again called on the federal Coalition government to move faster on the Waurn Ponds-South Geelong rail duplication,...