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February 9, 2018

Villawood moves to support care industry workers

HOUSING blocks are being set aside for care industry workers at Villawood Properties’ Armstrong Mount Duneed to ensure vital community staff are not forced...

February 9, 2018

Agency Profile: Cassie Symons

Sales Consultant, Hayden Anglesea

Cassie grew up in Melbourne and after years of visiting, finally moved to Anglesea to be with her partner Danny in...

February 9, 2018

Port auction trifecta for Neville Richards

Neville Richards Real Estate’s auction of three uniquely different Portarlington properties over the Australia Day long weekend was a success, with all selling under...

February 9, 2018

Universities welcome the class of 2017

The Geelong College VCE class of 2017 received university offers last week and we offer our congratulations to this outstanding group of students. College principal...

February 9, 2018

Pearson, Bolt on hand as Sports for Schools off and running

SCHOOLS across the Geelong region have an opportunity to share in millions of dollars’ worth of sports gear with the return of Coles’ popular...

February 9, 2018

Don’t call 000 unless it’s an emergency

THE next phase of the state government’s “Save lives: Save 000 for emergencies” has hit TV screens, helping paramedics to respond faster and save...

February 9, 2018

The Deck Doc difference moves with the timber

Deck Doc specialises in the development and manufacturing of the finest blends of timber preserving oils and waxes to seal and protect the beauty...

February 9, 2018

Tony Fernandes gets on board with Geelong

AIRASIA founder and chief executive officer Tony Fernandes says he has no regrets about moving his airline from Tullamarine to Avalon, and that the...

February 9, 2018

AirAsia to take off from Avalon

THE sky is the limit for Geelong, with official confirmation that international flights will fly in and out of Avalon Airport by the end...

February 9, 2018

Colac Otway locks in its priorities

THE Colac Otway Shire has set its wishlist ahead of the state election, and is pushing more than 30 major projects and more than...

February 9, 2018

Beachgoers thanked for staying safe in the heat

VOLUNTEER lifesavers and paid lifeguards were kept busy during the recent burst of hot weather, performing 126 rescues between January 22-28. The extreme heat kept...

February 8, 2018

Colac Otway appoints another acting CEO

THE Colac Otway Shire has appointed Tony McGann as its second acting chief executive officer while the council continues to consider a permanent appointment...

February 8, 2018

Amy’s Gran Fondo gets one more year in Apollo Bay

AMY’S Gran Fondo will go ahead in the Colac Otway Shire this year, but the council does not want it back for at least...

February 8, 2018

Ballarat visitor has hot ticket in Torquay Lions raffle

The winner of this year’s Torquay Lions Summer Raffle has been revealed. Ballarat resident Mick Condon (centre) had the right ticket when the raffle...

February 8, 2018

Police seek help in finding wanted offenders

CRIME Stoppers Victoria is calling on people in the Geelong region to help locate wanted offenders by reporting information on their whereabouts. The not-for-profit crime-reporting...

February 8, 2018

Geelong in top 12 most liveable cities

GEELONG is the 12th most liveable city-region in Australia, according to Ipsos’ latest Life in Australia report. Up 21 places since 2014, Geelong’s leap is...

February 8, 2018

NBN goes live for another 25,000 local homes

THE National Broadband Network continues to roll out across Geelong, with parts of Belmont, Connewarre, Marshall, Mount Duneed, Grovedale, Highton, Waurn Ponds and Wandana...

February 8, 2018

Purple people are on the march in Torquay

THE Surf Coast Relay for Life teams will be on the march tomorrow (Friday) in Torquay. Team members dressed in their purple shirts will be...

February 8, 2018

School’s in at Armstrong Creek

ARMSTRONG Creek’s newest school has celebrated its very first day, with staff and pupils alike heading to class on Thursday. The primary and special school...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: A word from the Chairman – February 8, 2018

Just as one thinks that the town is beginning to quieten and many local traders are looking to take a big breath after a...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Community Profile – February 8, 2018

Oh how glad we all were to have petrol flowing again in Lorne. And aren’t we lucky to have Sam as manager of the...

February 8, 2018

Committee for Lorne: Lorne Sculpture Biennale returns on March 17

From March 17, the 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale (LSB) will celebrate the best in contemporary Australian and international sculpture in a free, vibrant festival...