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Pupils shine on stage

SCHOOL children from prep through to VCE took part in the 72nd annual Geelong Schools Music and Movement Festival (GSMMF) at Costa Hall. The region’s...

VC story enthrals Torquay pupils

SENIOR pupils from Torquay’s four primary schools were spellbound last week as they heard about the journey taken by photographer Gordon Traill and author...

Book Week returns for another chapter

HUNDREDS of primary school pupils from across the region brought their favourite story book characters to life last week through costume. Leopold Primary School’s annual...

Leisurelink wins national aquatic safety award

LEISURELINK has been presented with an award from Royal Life Saving Australia for its contribution to aquatic safety in the community. The Grovedale aquatic centre...

Geelong graduate recognised at vocational awards

GEELONG businesswoman Lisa Miller has been honoured as one of three finalists for the Victorian Vocational Student of the Year. A category in the Victorian...

Landcare group welcomes waterways action

A LANDCARE group in the Otways has welcomed the state government’s push for a legally enforceable remediation plan to protect the health of waterways...

Labor powers up big solar panel pledge

LABOR has pledged a massive solar panel rollout program if it wins the coming state election, saying it will help Victorians save about $890...

Regional cities launch election wishlist

VICTORIA’S 10 leading regional cities met in Melbourne last week to present a policy platform to Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy...

Upgrades at Burdoo Reserve officially opened

THE Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club has received a major boost thanks to an upgrade of the sporting facilities at Burdoo Reserve that were...

Road safety message to be spread through footy clubs

THE Transport Accident Commission has struck a new partnership with AFL Victoria, with a stronger focus on engaging the almost 250,000 people involved in...

New roads officer to lead maintenance blitz

GEELONG engineer Paul Northey has been appointed to lead Regional Roads Victoria, a new division of VicRoads to oversee a huge road maintenance blitz. Minister...

Local fireys to respond to medical emergencies

RESIDENTS in Geelong and surrounding areas will benefit from a co-responder initiative between Victoria’s fire services and Ambulance Victoria to improve cardiac arrest survival...

Letters To The Editors – August 30, 2018

Clear energy plan needed

BALDIES ACHIEVE TOP PRICE

Matt Sculley of HF Richardson sold the first pen of the day at Mortlake this week, which included three top-priced Black Baldy bullocks weighing...

Osteopathy may help to improve your cold and flu symptoms

It is the season for respiratory issues! Coughs, colds, sinusitis, flu, pneumonia and the like. There are lots of bugs to catch and symptoms that...

What’s On At Armstrong: A Ninja Cats challenge

CHILDREN and parents who came to the School of Greatness at Armstrong Oval back in April will remember putting their Geelong Cats fan skills...

Agency Profile: Wayne Wrigley – Property Consultant, Fletchers Ocean Grove

A well-known local resident, Wayne has a great understanding of the local market and the opportunities it provides. A fully licensed agent committed to a...

Sunset clauses for off-the-plan contracts restricted

THE state government has moved to protect Victorians buying property off-the-plan from delay tactics used by some property developers to rip people off, with...

Victorian rental vacancy rates at record lows

THE REIV’s latest data show that Victoria’s rental vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level of 1.8 per cent since they began collecting...

Highly talented players make their senior debut

BHFNC is proud of its Junior Football Program (for girls and boys). Here is a brief snapshot of five of our junior players who have...

BHFNC grateful for support as grand final approaches

BARWON Heads Football & Netball Club (BHFNC) would like to thank the community for its fantastic support. BHFNC aims to provide the best possible environment...

Barwon Heads netball reaches new heights

WITH a very strong year across the board, we asked one of our senior netball players to reflect on the BHFNC Netball Program in...

Senior women’s football boasts sportsmanship and friendship

New to the club and to football? We asked one of our senior women’s footballers to share her perspective on the first season of senior...

Scott Morrison wins Liberal leadership contest and will replace Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister

FEDERAL Treasurer Scott Morrison has defeated Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop in this afternoon's leadership contest of the Liberal Party and will become the...