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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...