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Bellbrae phone and internet worries aired again

TELECOMMUNICATIONS in Bellbrae might be patchy but interest in the issue is still strong, with Shadow Communications Minister Michelle Rowland meeting concerned residents on...

Rotary farewells Mary Elliott

THE Torquay Rotary community has farewelled long-time member Mary Elliott, who passed away earlier this month. Ms Elliott, 85, was the first female Rotarian in...

Making music on Mother’s Day

MOTHER’S Day was spent listening to chamber music at a concert to support asylum seekers and refugees. Organised by Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees...

Aireys Inlet speaks up for refugees at national conference

MEMBERS of the Aireys Inlet Rural Australians for Refugees (AIRAR) made an impression at last month’s national RAR conference. Representatives from the local group were...

Henderson backs ban on live sheep exports

LIVE sheep exports has suddenly emerged as a political issue in Corangamite, with incumbent Liberal MP Sarah Henderson breaking ranks to support an attempt...

Get your orange on for the SES on Wednesday

THE community has been encouraged to get their orange on next week to show their support for the Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) during...

First sod turned on new Geelong College Junior School redevelopment

THE Geelong College community last week celebrated the turning of the first sod on the site of their new state-of-the-art Junior School. This three-year project...

The Dad Conference to come to Geelong

A FIRST-TIME event for fathers in February is back for its second instalment, and will be held in Geelong later this month. The Dad Conference...

GROW lifts local procurement by $20.2 million

THE Give Where You Live Foundation and G21’s GROW initiative is reporting a $20.2 million increase of local procurement among 16 of GROW’s participating...

City agrees on plan for one office

THE City of Greater Geelong has agreed in principle to consolidate its administrative functions into one building. A report presented to last month’s council meeting...

Christmas brings in the bucks again for Geelong

RESEARCH by the City of Greater Geelong has revealed the Christmas in Geelong program attracted 259,801 visitors last year, injecting an estimated $17.3 million...

Armstrong Creek sewers extended

BARWON Water is in the final stages of completing a complex section of the Armstrong Creek sewer system. The works will see a new section...

Committee For Lorne: Great Ocean Road Running Festival

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival is one of the most scenic and stunning runs you will ever complete. Forget running around your local...

Committee For Lorne: Community Profile – May 17, 2018

“My grandson is getting married in the UK but I’m 96 and I have decided I am too old for my daughter to take...

Committee For Lorne: A word from the Chairman – May 17, 2018

Last Friday, the winner was revealed in the competition to design the Lorne foreshore redevelopment at Point Grey. At a number of presentations last...

Triathletes qualify for IRONMAN World Championship

TORQUAY triathlete Nathan Taylor has again qualified for this year’s IRONMAN World Championship after winning his age group at a race in Port Macquarie...

Letters To The Editor – May 17, 2018

Positive Ageing Service Review engagement process

Federal infrastructure funding welcomed

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has welcomed investment in Victorian infrastructure in the latest federal budget. Chamber chief executive officer Mark Stone...

Tourism peak body welcomes support for Geelong projects

THE peak body for Victoria's tourism and events industry has given the thumbs up to the recent state budget, particularly for the funding support...

Local sports clubs share in grants for new gear

SPORTS clubs throughout the Geelong region are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and be more competitive. Last month, Member for...

National handball club championship to play out in Geelong

HANDBALL VIC is hosting the 2018 Australian Open Club Championships (AOCC) in Geelong later this month. The AOCC is the leading handball tournament in the...

Major events committee reappoints two and adds one

THE City of Greater Geelong has re-appointed Leigh McClusky and Russell Morris as external representatives on the Geelong Major Events (GME) committee, and appointed...

Victorian Junior Titles decided at Jan Juc

THE third and final round of the Victorian Junior Titles has been run and won, with clean three- to four-foot surfing conditions at Jan...

Have your say on Shipwreck Coast projects

PARKS Victoria has invited local residents, businesses and community groups to attend information sessions about three projects on the Shipwreck Coast being held today...