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June 5, 2019

A market for the senses in Aireys

AIREYS Inlet’s annual “Foodie” market is locked in for this Sunday June 9, with homemade treats and locally grown produce on offer to sample...

June 5, 2019

Environmentalists want forest agreement in Otways to lapse

LOCAL community and environmental groups opposed to logging in the Otways have spoken out against plans to update Victoria’s forest management system, arguing the...

June 5, 2019

Geelong group feeds the city’s most vulnerable

THE number of people doing it tough in Geelong has seen a local food aid initiative serve up to 160 meals a day, says...

June 5, 2019

IN BRIEF – June 6, 2019

City endorses Waterfront Safe Harbour plan

THE City of Greater Geelong council has endorsed the Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct Master Plan, following community consultation. This decision...

June 5, 2019

Anglesea Kindergarten gets handy in the garden

THE ANGLESEA Kindergarten hosted a series of revegetation days last month thanks to a $3,420 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity grant which saw the...

June 5, 2019

New bus route for Armstrong Creek residents

MEMBER for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman has announced a new bus service from Warralily Shopping Centre to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre which will see...

June 5, 2019

Indigenous surfing titles winners crowned at Bells

THE AUSTRALIAN Indigenous Surfing Titles wrapped up on Sunday June 2, with two budding surfers from the New South Wales coast riding the iconic...

June 5, 2019

Geelong Community Foundation delivers $1 million

THE GEELONG Community Foundation celebrated its biggest funding figure the Wednesday before last, granting a combined total of $1,014,000 to 57 community organisations across...

June 5, 2019

RECONCILIATION WEEK EVENT CELEBRATES LANGUAGE

WADAWURRUNG woman Corrina Eccles gave a talk about the languages of her people at Torquay Community House last month to help mark National Reconciliation...

June 5, 2019

Support grows for Eden plan for Anglesea

THE Eden Project’s proposal for the former Anglesea coal mine is drawing supporters, with both Business and Tourism Anglesea (BATA) and Great Ocean Road...

June 5, 2019

More Great Ocean Road community sessions scheduled

COMMUNITY consultations about plans for the future of the Great Ocean Road region has seen over 200 locals share their thoughts and concerns across...

June 5, 2019

IRB lifesavers break waves at Lorne

VICTORIA’S finest lifesavers braved cold conditions in Lorne on the weekend to show off their surf rescue skills at the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat)...

May 30, 2019

APRA move means extra borrowing power

APRA’s scrapping of the 7 per cent ‘stress test’ buffer on home loans will effectively see a 9 per cent increase in borrowing capacity...

May 30, 2019

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – May 30, 2019

ON Wednesday May 22 – the men played Stableford. A Grade Winner Brett McDonald 42 points, B Grade Winner Peter Calvert 38 points countback...

May 30, 2019

Painting homes for over 80 years

“PROUDLY painting Geelong since 1938” is the mantra at Hope’s Painting, also known as Hope’s City to Surf Painting. Based in Torquay and servicing the...

May 30, 2019

Researchers call for change in young men’s attitudes towards women

An alarming number of young Australian men blame women for being raped and having their nude images shared without their permission, a new research...

May 30, 2019

Roaming Ranch helps change lives

Growing up riding horses on a farm out the back of Warrnambool has seen Beck Gurrie build an unlikely career for herself in Freshwater...

May 30, 2019

Art of wine showcased at second A Pinot Affair

The second instalment of A Pinot Affair was a great success at the weekend, drawing a sold-out crowd to the Fyansford Paper Mills. Launching on...

May 29, 2019

A tale of hope and UNCONDITIONAL love

A new theatre experience titled Robot Song is coming to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre in June as part of GPAC’s Creative Learning Program. Based...

May 29, 2019

PUNK ICON RETURNS TO GEELONG

Many recognise Ella Hooper as the punk-rock poster girl from muchloved Aussie band Killing Heidi. Performing live shows since the tender age of 13, there’s...

May 29, 2019

EYEING THE WEEKEND – May 30, 2019

FRIDAY 31/5

LIMBO TO PREMIER IN GEELONG Scott Maidment’s award-winning Limbo  will premier in Geelong this Friday night at the Aurora Spiegeltent, Johnstone Park. An intoxicating mix...

May 29, 2019

Back to the studio and back to Queenscliff

Clare Bowditch can recall many nights falling asleep to the sounds of Queenscliff Music Festival at her aunty Gail’s house as a child. A nostalgic...

May 29, 2019

Remembering THE KING OF POP

MELBOURNE-based performer TJ Cappola will reignite the music of Michael Jackson at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on Saturday June 15. In a series of...

May 29, 2019

Nominate a local for Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

SURF Coast and Bellarine locals are being encouraged to recognise the contributions made to the community by seniors and organisations by nominating people for...