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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...

April 11, 2019

Dulux’s autumn colours for 2019

Dulux has released its autumn colour trends, suggesting a rusticluxe look with rich, natural hues and mid-tone timbers will create the perfect new season...

April 11, 2019

Screen it out

Have you ever had a time when the sun is really annoying you, but you really don’t want to cover the window? At this...

April 11, 2019

Female basketballers wanted

THE Surf Coast Basketball Association is looking to add dedicated female players to its all girls competition. With the new W19 season fast approaching, the...

April 10, 2019

Cats fans have a day out at Armstrong

A SEA of blue and white covered Armstrong Oval at Mount Duneed on Sunday as more than 500 Cats fans joined Geelong Cats players...

April 10, 2019

The Ballarat Great Outdoor and 4×4 Expo

THE Great Outdoor Expo’s Exhibition Manager, Richard Hiscock, has some great advice for all caravan and camping enthusiasts. “If you are considering taking time to...

April 10, 2019

Shire’s electoral borders considered

THE community has been invited to have its say on three options proposed for the Colac Otway Shire’s electoral structure for next year onwards,...

April 10, 2019

TAC launches second short-film competition

THE Transport Accident Commission is encouraging Victorian film students aged between 18 and 25 to enter a short-film idea which features a message about...

April 10, 2019

City supports MAV’s push for recycling reform

THE City of Greater Geelong has committed to a plan by the Municipal Association of Victoria to improve recycling across the state. In the wake...

April 10, 2019

Name the new primary school in Armstrong Creek

THE state government is giving the community the chance to have their say on the name of a new government school opening in Armstrong...

April 10, 2019

Set your cruise control with Port Phillip Ferries

PORT Phillip Ferries is offering a cruisey journey as an alternative to upcoming train line disruptions between Geelong and Melbourne later this month. While there...

April 10, 2019

Art Local to launch on Surf Coast

TORQUAY coffee roaster Ocean Grind has partnered with Surf Coast artist Natalie Martin to launch an exclusive exhibition which will commemorate the talent of...