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July 10, 2019

EYEING the WEEKEND – July 11, 2019

FRIDAY 12/7

FOOD FOR THE SOUL AT LEURA PARK Leura Park Estate’s “Winter Warmer Luncheons” have returned, with the iconic winery offering a winter pick-me-up on Thursdays...

July 10, 2019

Falls FESTIVAL 2019/20 dates revealed

With only 173 days until New Year’s Eve, Australia’s much-loved Falls Festival has released this year’s dates and locations for its fun-filled celebration of...

July 10, 2019

Anglers to put down rods and pick up shovels for planting day on the Barwon River

LOCAL recreational anglers are invited to get their hands dirty on Saturday July 13 to help revegetate the Barwon River. Thousands of native trees, shrubs...

July 10, 2019

HISTORICAL DRAMA HEADS FOR GPAC

Two Aussie theatre icons will join forces this month to deliver the highly entertaining World War II thriller Diplomacy at the Geelong Performing Arts...

July 10, 2019

Geelong prepares for second walk in the park

MORE than 1,000 people are expected at Eastern Park this September to advocate for greater Geelong’s Parkinson’s community. The city’s inaugural “A Walk in the...

July 10, 2019

Baby bundles delivered by state government

COMPLIMENTARY baby bundles for first-time Victorian parents will come into effect from July 17, an initiative part of the Andrews government’s $213.7 million plan...

July 10, 2019

Winter no buzz kill in Aireys

AIREYS Inlet came alive at the weekend, with a series of Love Winter in Aireys events responsible for attracting a sizeable crowd to the...

July 10, 2019

SES volunteers recognised for their service

SOME of the South West Region’s Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers were honoured at an awards ceremony in Geelong last month. The annual ceremony...

July 10, 2019

Victoria Police launch Operation Safeguard Geelong

LITTLE Malop Street was a sea of blue and white chequers yesterday as Victoria Police swarmed the controversial crime spot to launch Operation Safeguard...

July 10, 2019

COGG reverses parking price hike

THE City of Greater Geelong has voted to revoke its on-street parking fee hikes which saw prices increase by up to 124 per cent...

July 10, 2019

International visitors flock to regional Victoria

THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed the latest results of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS), which shows regional Victoria is...

July 10, 2019

Serrated Tussock invading Surf Coast townships

THE noxious weed serrated tussock is spreading throughout the townships of Torquay and Jan Juc, often going unnoticed along nature strips and throughout urban...

July 10, 2019

104 candles light a flame for Torquay history

MARGARET Ganly celebrated her 104th birthday at her Torquay home on Sunday – the 128-year-old property she inherited from her aunt in the 50s. Though...

July 10, 2019

Rocky Point celebrates Tigers partnership

BURGERS and fries from Rocky Point fuelled some hungry Torquay Tigers at the weekend as the eatery celebrated its sponsorship of the Torquay Football...

July 3, 2019

Strength in numbers: Victoria Police target crime in Geelong’s mall

LITTLE Malop Street was a sea of blue and white chequers yesterday as Victoria Police swarmed the controversial crime spot to launch Operation Safeguard...

July 3, 2019

TRADIE TALK – CLIMB RIGHT TREE SERVICES: Geelong’s tree climbing specialists

QUALIFIED arborist Ben Duncanson went out on his own about five years ago when he established Climb Right Tree Services. Although he’s responsible for a...

July 3, 2019

VICHEALTH ANNOUNCES local Active Club Grant recipients

Victorians struggling to find time to exercise will have more opportunities to get their heart rate up thanks to over $750,000 in funding from VicHealth. More than 220 Victorian...

July 3, 2019

First winter market for Aireys

Aireys Inlet is gearing up to host its first winter market for 2019 on Sunday July 7, providing a welcome outing for locals and Surf Coast visitors...

July 3, 2019

PHONE-FREE DINNERS SEE WOMEN DISCONNECT TO CONNECT

Some people say technology has simplified our lives while others believe it has damaged contemporary society’s ability to connect face-to-face. Navigating through the chaotic hustle and bustle of...

July 3, 2019

50 YEARS OF PLAY SCHOOL IN HEART OF GEELONG

The National Wool Museum has welcomed a travelling exhibition which celebrates 50 years of popular ABC TV’s children’s program, Play School. Filled with the show’s iconic toys including Jemima,...

July 3, 2019

Ocean Grove teacher publishes self-help book for parents

Ocean Grove Primary School teacher Andy McNeilly has self-published his first book, Connecting with Your Kids. The proud father of three spent two and a half years...

July 3, 2019

Congestion concerns for Geelong’s Malop Street

FINDINGS from an inquiry into Malop Street’s Green Spine has prompted Geelong council to persist with investigating traffic flow and safety in the increasingly...

July 3, 2019

Cr Kontelj garners support to enliven Geelong’s mall

GEELONG council has vowed to work with key stakeholders to restore the city’s problematic Little Malop Street meeting place. Council asked COGG chief executive officer...

July 3, 2019

Calls for shire to declare climate emergency

PUBLIC SUPPORT for governments taking more dramatic action in response to climate change is growing, with the Surf Coast Shire being urged to declare...