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Standing together against elder abuse

The Victorian government is expanding efforts to prevent and respond to elder abuse, to ensure older Victorians are respected, supported and safe. Marking World Elder...

Great Ocean Road Regional Trails Strategy launched

A NEW Victorian government strategy aims to help the Great Ocean Road to become one of Australia's best nature-based tourism destinations to boost eco-tourism,...

Geelong Sports Museum celebrates first birthday

GEELONG Sports Museum has reached its first birthday, and invited some of the Geelong United women's basketball team and students from St Robert's Primary...

LOMA Townhomes launched

LOMA, a boutique collection of 31 architecturally designed townhomes at Warralily, has just been launched. Surrounded by nature and connected to essential infrastructure, this first...

Public forum to discuss Armstrong Creek roadworks

THE City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to attend one of two community forums on Tuesday this week to learn more about the...

Shire’s youth thank first responders

YOUNG people on the Surf Coast have shown their appreciation for our region's first responders ahead of Thank a First Responder Day on Wednesday...

Shire sets advocacy priorities

THE Surf Coast Shire council has set its advocacy priorities for this year, with projects including a safer cycling connection between Torquay and Geelong...

Environmental groups Viva LNG reaction SCT

ENVIRONMENTAL groups have slammed the decision to approve Viva Energy's proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, arguing questions about safety and...

Councils urged to help end period poverty

National charity Share the Dignity has written to every local councillor and mayor in Australia, urging them to take action on period poverty by...

Work starts on Torquay footpath link

THE Surf Coast Shire has started construction of a new footpath on the west side of the Surf Coast Highway that will connecting Baines...

Artists sought for ROAM event

CENTRAL Geelong will host a new arts event later this year, and the City of Greater Geelong is calling for expressions of interests from...

Report predicts near-record beef production

AUSTRALIAN beef production this year is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its just-released Australian Beef...

St Joseph’s seeks donations for Arts and Learning Precinct

ON Wednesday, June 4, St Joseph's College will invite families, alumni and friends of the college to take part in its "Inspiring Minds, Igniting...

Shire invites ideas on plan for Anglesea

THE Surf Coast Shire is supporting the development of a plan for Anglesea which residents will play a key role in creating then implementing...

Sod turned at Armstrong Creek Sports Centre

CONSTRUCTION is progressing on the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre, with the first sod officially turned. Head contractor Fairbrother Pty Ltd is leading construction at the...

Ample pitches Buckley Village to Surf Coast communities

THE proponents of the Buckley Village concept are seeking public views about the proposal, whether positive or negative, and are stressing the development will...

Initiatives aim to increase inclusiveness through sport

LOCAL and statewide initiatives aimed at building safe and inclusive sporting communities have been launched in Geelong.

As part of Family Violence Prevention Month, the...

Tigers lend a hand after school

TORQUAY Tigers players have lent a hand at Torquay College's after school footy clinic, delivered as part of the school's OSHC (Outside School Hours...

Community Reference Group criticises Pt Grey plan

THE members of the Community Reference Group (CRG) for the redevelopment of Point Grey in Lorne have heavily criticised Great Ocean Road Coast and...

Study suggests a sick day is better than WFH

An expert from RMIT University has suggested workers who fall sick should choose to rest and recuperate rather than trying to do their jobs...