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January 18, 2018

Eyeing The Weekend – January 18, 2018

Friday 19/1

Summer sounds at sunset Basils Farm will open for dinner this Friday night for the second of the Summer Twilight dinners. The Basils Burner...

January 18, 2018

Interstaters beat internationals to take honours at Bells

The hydralyte Sports Surf Series presented by Billabong has crowned Dexter Muskens (Gold Coast) and Zahli Kelly (Tweed Coast) as champions at Bells Beach...

January 18, 2018

Agency Profile: Andy Ingham

RT Edgar Bellarine

Andy is an award-winning auctioneer with more than 10 years’ experience in real estate who offers not only a passion for real...

January 18, 2018

Lifestyle resource attracts thousands

SOAKING up the summer break along the Great Ocean Road, it’s difficult not to acknowledge just how valuable a lifestyle resource the Surf Coast...

January 18, 2018

Grants to support volunteer firefighters

VOLUNTEER firefighting brigades can now apply for grants of up to $250,000 through a $10 million state government funded. The program will be administered by...

January 18, 2018

Victorian Chamber touts its election wishlist

THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is talking up its list of the things Victoria needs ahead of this year’s state election,...

January 18, 2018

Keeping an eye on water quality at the beach

VICTORIA’S annual beach reporting season is under way, with water quality information displayed on signs at 28 Life Saving Victoria clubs around the bay. Environment...

January 18, 2018

Trial waves motor licence for kayakers and canoers

VICTORIAN paddlers who want to fit a small electric motor to their kayaks or canoes will not be required to register their craft or...

January 18, 2018

Victoria disconnects from Mobile Black Spot Program

VICTORIA has dropped out of the joint state-federal Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), again claiming the Coalition is playing favourites with which sites are...

January 18, 2018

Support emergency services with a snag

AUSTRALIANS will again have the chance to help raise much needed funds through Bunnings’ annual Emergency Services Volunteers barbecue, which will take place at...

January 18, 2018

Apollo Bay’s pest kelp stays put

PARKS Victoria is reporting no visible spread of Japanese kelp from Apollo Bay harbour, giving hope that control efforts, education and the natural health...

January 18, 2018

Traffic controls installed at Twelve Apostles

VISITORS to Victoria’s iconic Twelve Apostles can look forward to a better journey this summer, with safer, temporary parking arrangements in place. Traffic controllers will...

January 18, 2018

Authorities crack down on reckless fires

CRIME Stoppers Victoria (CSV) is urging residents and visitors in the Geelong region to confidentially report reckless and deliberate fire behaviour before it puts...

January 18, 2018

Feedback sought on city cycling routes

THE community has been invited to have their say on plans for two new major cycling routes to connect central Geelong with the city’s...

January 18, 2018

It was sink or ski at Fishos paddle series event

THE weather was perfect for the third race of the Fishos Paddle Series earlier this month, with a packed beach of spectators and keen...

January 18, 2018

New managing principal takes reins

COULTER Roache has a new managing principal, with principal and head of litigation and dispute resolution, Martin Reid, stepping into the role on January...

January 18, 2018

Coles helps community groups through heatwave

TWO community groups got through a sweltering weekend with a little help from Coles’ Torquay supermarket. As temperatures in Torquay and surrounds soared past 40...

January 18, 2018

Fairhaven hosts Ocean6 Series

THE national Ocean6 Series came to Fairhaven last weekend, with the beach hosting round four of the premier surf sports carnival. The one-day event on...

January 18, 2018

Teenagers take out Pier to Pub titles

JUNIOR talent triumphed at this year’s Pier to Pub, with two Queensland teenagers leaving Olympic rivals and defending champions in their wake. Hayden Cotter and...

January 18, 2018

Mountain to Surf winner narrowly misses Mona’s record

THE Mountain to Surf has been run and won, with the first placegetter coming within six seconds of the record set by Steve Moneghetti...