June 12, 2019
ARTISTS EMERGE: MDRN LOVE encourages local artists to apply for grants
The Queenscliff Music Festival’s “Emerging Artist Grant” (EAG) is returning for its ninth year, offering local talents theopportunity to expand their reach and develop...
June 12, 2019
Sustainability and fashion ARE IN THE BAG AT PROJECT TEN
Geelong sustainability brand Project Ten has launched its inaugural range of reusable bags made using plastic bottles retrieved from landfill. Dubbed the “Recycled Range”, Project...
June 12, 2019
Community volunteers celebrated
AS PART of last month’s National Volunteer Week, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Barwon South West region is celebrating the...
June 12, 2019
Online tool to help collate whale sightings
A NEW online tool has been launched for citizen scientists and casual whale watchers along the Victorian coast to contribute sightings and photographs to...
June 12, 2019
Thousands head to Portarlington to share Celtic spirit
THE Celtic spirit was alive and well at the weekend when thousands of people converged on Portarlington to share music and laughter. The National Celtic...
June 12, 2019
City to host more sessions about getting grants
COMMUNITY groups, organisations and landowners are invited to apply for a range of grant programs through the City of Greater Geelong. The city is supporting...
June 12, 2019
Geelong Highway Patrol rolls out new technology
UNAUTHORISED drivers in the Geelong area will find it much harder to flout the law now a Highway Patrol car equipped with Victoria Police’s...
June 12, 2019
Governor-General talks up Geelong
AUSTRALIA’S Governor-General talked up Geelong’s past, present and future (though not its football team) during an official visit to the city on Friday. General Sir...
June 12, 2019
Coker officially wins Corangamite
LABOR’S Libby Coker is officially the new federal member for Corangamite. The former Surf Coast Shire councillor was declared the winner of the seat over...
June 12, 2019
Off season doesn’t necessarily mean off leash in dog zones
THE Surf Coast Shire’s Ranger Services team is urging dog owners to continue observing and obeying on-leash and off-leash zones during winter. Despite time share...
June 12, 2019
Committee for Lorne: OPENING OF REFURBISHED ARCHWAY – LORNE P-12 COLLEGE
Last week, Lorne P-12 College hosted an event to commemorate the refurbishment of the archway at the entrance to the school on the corner...
June 12, 2019
Surf Coast group to mark World Refugee Day
LOCAL refugee support group Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees (SCRAR) will celebrate World Refugee Day this June 20 in a bid to raise...
June 12, 2019
Torquay Netball Club president honoured
MEAGAN Mifsud was awarded with RACV Torquay’s outstanding community award the weekend before last, with the Torquay Netball Club president enjoying a night’s accommodation...
June 12, 2019
100 days until 100 k’s: Countdown on to Surf Coast Century
TODAY marks 100 days until the ninth annual Surf Coast Century, with keen runners from around the region preparing to hit the track come...
June 6, 2019
A focus on First Home Owners
Everyone remembers their first home purchase, it’s a big step, and one that needs to be thought through with considerable care. Hotondo Homes Torquay understand...
June 6, 2019
Torquay townhomes showcase coastal interiors
A new era in townhome living arrived in Torquay this May, with the first four Avant Townhomes open for inspection at QUAY2. As part of...
June 6, 2019
Villawood marks three decades of innovation and community
Industry-leading Villawood Properties has marked 30 years as one of the country’s most innovative and award-winning developers. Driven by a powerful community ethos, Villawood has...
June 6, 2019
Make the most of your space
Dress Your Space (DYS) offers the very best quality in outdoor furniture and exceptional customer service but is also introducing a new collection of...
June 6, 2019
Dream Team of Property Staging is changing the home marketing game
Getting your home to stand out in the property market has never been so important, says Kate Ewings from Geelong and Surf Coast property...
June 6, 2019
Have a ball with Surf Coast Racquets
HAVING only opened their doors last month, the team at Surf Coast Racquets say they’re looking forward to engaging with the region’s thriving tennis...
June 6, 2019
The reliable Armstrong Creek sparky
SCOTT Ashdown prides himself on offering an honest and reliable service. Operating his own electrical business, Swell Electrical, Scott began his career in the fire...
June 5, 2019
ALANA WILKINSON RETURNS T O QUEENSCLIFF
Alana Wilkinson was born into a family bursting at the seams with talent. Growing up in what she describes as a “very loud” household...
June 5, 2019
GPAC BEGINS RECONCILIATION MISSION
Geelong Performing Arts Centre is in the process of developing a “Reconciliation Action Plan” in a bid to strengthen its connection with Australia’s Indigenous...
June 5, 2019
ICEMAN KEEPS HIS COOL IN WORLD RECORD FREE DIVE
Descending into darkness on a single breath of air was a serene yet intoxicating experience for professional freediver Ant Williams. The Jan Juc father of...
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