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Liberals pledge big education spend for Geelong

THE Liberal Nationals have unveiled nearly $90 million in new funding commitments to schools across the Geelong region if they win November’s state election. Opposition...

Quantock speaks up at mental health seminar

ROD Quantock brought a hilarious and occasionally revolutionary tone to a mental health education seminar held in Torquay North last week. The comedian and writer...

Builders tee off again to support River’s Gift

THE Geelong construction industry has walked the fairways again on a fundraising golf day in Torquay to support research into sudden infant death syndrome...

Minister calls in solar farm application

VICTORIAN Planning Minister Richard Wynne has agreed to the Surf Coast Shire’s request to jointly consider two related renewable energy projects near Inverleigh. The shire...

Labor says local workers will build Geelong’s convention centre

THE state Labor government has promised local companies will be heavily involved in constructing the long-awaited Geelong Convention Centre. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford,...

Group calls for help to keep Armstrong Creek beautiful

RESIDENTS in Armstrong Creek have invited the community to pitch in and help the environment to keep Armstrong Creek beautiful this Sunday. The Armstrong Creek...

Shire buys land to extend Eastern Reserve

THE Surf Coast Shire has agreed to pay nearly $1.5 million to buy land as part of its plan to eventually create a second...

Labor pledges big kinder build

STATE Labor says its pledge to upgrade early education across Victoria will create nearly 1,000 extra kindergarten places in Geelong by 2029. Announced last week...

Geelong lights up at White Night

CENTRAL Geelong lit up with colour and movement on Saturday evening, with a crowd estimated at more than 70,000 flocking to the city’s first...

Pivot Summit moves to May

THIS year’s Pivot Summit has been pushed back by five months, but organisers say the move has been done to better tie it in...

Lyons wants Geelong to get its own mental health centre

FORMER Geelong mayor and now-independent candidate for the state seat of Geelong Darryn Lyons has urged Labor and the Liberals to commit to a...

AIRAR CAMPAIGNS TO GET KIDS OFF NAURU

As part of spring’s first Aireys Inlet market, the Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) stall had a focus on “Kids off Nauru”....

Geelong Tech School opens

THE doors have opened at the Geelong Tech School, with taster programs to run during this term ahead of a rollout integrated with more...

Lorne’s waste point to be relocated

VISITORS and part-time residents in Lorne looking to get rid of their excess rubbish will have to find a new spot, with the town’s...

Upgrades planned at Breamlea Holiday Park

THE Breamlea Holiday Park will get 10 new cabins along with several other improvements over the next four years, according to a plan for...

Trivia night to support Christmas Spectacular

THE organisers of the popular Warralily Christmas Spectacular are holding a fundraising trivia night next week. All are welcome to get their thinking caps on...

Geelong and Warrnambool railway work tenders released

EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for major upgrades to the Warrnambool and Geelong railway line. The multi-million-dollar contract would include a major upgrade to...

Geelong renewable energy hub to support region’s wind farms

A NEW renewable energy hub in Geelong will support two new major wind farm projects in western Victoria. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio visited Geelong...

Grants support performances in western Victoria

RED Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery and the Otways Country to Coast Tourism Association have received funding to share their art through the latest...

Designs revealed for Shipwreck Coast projects

THE latest designs for tourist facilities along the Shipwreck Coast have been revealed. Last week, Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio announced the designs for the...

Letters To The Editor – October 18, 2018

Ball committee says thank you

Federal Labor pledges to extended three-year-old kinder

LABOR has pledged to give every child access to three-year-old kinder if the party wins the next federal election. Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education...

Safety markers to go in along Great Ocean Walk

MORE than 200 emergency markers are being installed along the Great Ocean Walk and in four state and national parks to allow emergency services...

Get lucky with CLINT EASTWOOD FILM FESTIVAL

Do you feel lucky? Well, do you? Film lovers are in luck with the Barwon Heads Film Society's Biennial Film Festival. “Clint Eastwood - a fistful...