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April 24, 2019

Shire changes its funding agreement with GORRT

THE Surf Coast Shire has changed its funding agreement with Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) to a more equitable model. Under the existing three-year...

April 24, 2019

Indigenous pro surfer Soli Bailey forges path on world tour

Soli Bailey had one dream growing up in Suffolk Park (near Byron Bay) – to ride swell in the most beautiful parts of the...

April 18, 2019

Why the quality question is important

If you’ve decided to build a new home, or still in the midst of the decision process, you’ve probably already been told ‘a new...

April 18, 2019

MORE FUNDING TO COMBAT DISEASE in Australia

The Stroke Foundation has welcomed an announcement from Australian health minister the Hon Greg Hunt MP which confirmed $4 million will be invested in...

April 18, 2019

MENTALLY HEALTHY workplaces

Leading independent mental health organisation beyondblue has welcomed the federal government’s commitment of $11.5 million over four years towards “mentally healthy” workplaces. Beyond Blue CEO...

April 18, 2019

Top Spin encourages action against alcohol influencers

An alarming number of Instagram’s most sought-after influencers featured alcoholic drinks in their posts without disclosing sponsorship deals, a study from VicHealth has found. The...

April 18, 2019

Spiegeltent en route to Geelong’s Johnstone Park

Leading independent arts event company “Strut & Fret” has announced its inaugural season of the Spiegeltent Geelong, presenting a world-class lineup of cabaret, comedy...

April 18, 2019

Peebles Print Prize returns to Queenscliff

The Queenscliff Gallery and Workshop has announced it is taking submissions from Australian printmakers for the Peebles Print Prize 2019 (PPP19) competition. Following the success...

April 18, 2019

Wave of music to arrive this weekend in Torquay

There’s no denying The Drop is cementing its noteworthy place in the Australian festival calendar. Chasing the coastline and celebrating some of the nation’s biggest...

April 18, 2019

RSPCA needs volunteers in regional Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is calling on regional Victorians to support their vision of ending cruelty to all animals by signing up to join the almost...

April 18, 2019

A sustainable future for Geelong

GEELONG council has endorsed a local planning policy in a bid to ensure new developments in the municipality are sustainably designed. Multi-unit, mixed use and...

April 18, 2019

Visit to St Therese sheds light on Indigenous education

THE founders of the Wanta Aboriginal Corporation shed some light on their work to improve Indigenous education during a recent meeting of the St...

April 18, 2019

Wearing a lifejacket could save your life

MARITIME Safety Victoria (MSV) and Parks Victoria are urging boaters and paddlers to wear a lifejacket to prevent accidents when unexpectedly entering the water. The...

April 18, 2019

The older the better for preps

A STUDY out of the University of New South Wales has found children who start school in the year they turn six are more...

April 18, 2019

The winter of the shorebird’s discontent at heart of new exhibition

AN environmental art project created by 19 printmakers from the Anglesea Art House launched at Anglesea’s Surf Coast Art Space last week, igniting conversation...

April 17, 2019

ACCC eyes NBN’s affordability

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says the National Broadband Netwotk (NBN) could become unaffordable for people on lower incomes, with the plans...

April 17, 2019

National Heart Foundation welcomes focus on elderly exercise

THE National Heart Foundation of Australia has welcomed a $1 million grant from the Sport Australia Better Ageing program to develop its new ‘Walk...

April 17, 2019

Half of Australians don’t have a will

MORE than half of Australians do not have a will and of those, almost 40 per cent have no idea what happens to their...

April 17, 2019

Deakin works with AEC to improve the voting process

THE federal election is finally under way, and Deakin researchers are using computer simulation to support the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) with improving the...

April 17, 2019

Council officers to deliberate on Geelong’s post office

GEELONG council has vowed to consider all options for the future of the city’s former post office after an alternate motion was successfully moved...

April 17, 2019

Armstrong Creek East Community Hub opens

THE largest integrated child and community centre in Greater Geelong is now open, and more than a dozen community groups have already signed up. The...

April 17, 2019

Joint statement urges climate action

MORE than a score of former emergency services chiefs from across Australia have urged stronger action on climate change, warning that worsening extreme weather...

April 17, 2019

Committee for Lorne – Lorne Women’s Golfers break a 26-year drought in Regional Competition

It’s official: Lorne Team are Premiers of the South Western Golf Women’s Otway Pennant! A very excited Women’s Team won their final match against Ocean...

April 11, 2019

AGENCY PROFILE: Katie Bourke Residential Property Manager, Hayden Real Estate Anglesea

As a Property Manager for the Hayden Real Estate team, Katie brings an unsurpassed level of organisation and a proactive approach to her role. She has...