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EMV and Airbnb prepare for fire season

EMERGENCY Management Victoria and Airbnb have encouraged Victorians to prepare for the summer season, including considering opening their Airbnb-listed homes in the event of...

Deakin starts its pollen watch

VICTORIANS will for the first time receive thunderstorm asthma alerts via the Bureau of Meteorology thanks to data from Deakin University’s annual AIRwatch pollen...

More measles cases confirmed

The number of cases in Victoria’s measles outbreak has risen to 11, with four more confirmations over the weekend. The Department of Health and Human...

Working tirelessly for you

I LOVE Geelong, where I have lived and worked for more than 40 years. I will fight for the council to deliver its core responsibilities:...

Safer Communities Fund applications open again

GRANT applications for round two of the federal government’s Safer Communities Fund program are now open. Local councils and community organisations are invited to apply...

Sustainable houses showcased

A MOUNT Duneed home with a remarkable 8.2-star energy rating is among the 10 houses across the Geelong region that will open their doors...

Ramsay wants Midland Highway made safer

LIBERAL Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay says the recent death of footballer Amy Gorell in a car accident highlights the need for upgrades...

Landcare project improves wildlife habitat

THREE native species are among the local wildlife that will see the benefits of a project run by the federal government’s National Landcare Program...

A word from the Chairman

While most were enjoying last Friday’s Grand Final public holiday, the Committee for Lorne hosted our third community luncheon for 2017. With 63 people...

Community Profile

Some people encounter a teacher during their education who makes a significant difference to their life. Anna came across the author and scholar Tracey...

Everybody Knows Somebody

Lorne Community Hospital mental Health Forum

Changing Places funding sought

THE Surf Coast Shire is seeking funding for two accessible toilets to be installed in Anglesea and Winchelsea. Councillors resolved at their September meeting to...

Shire decides on seven community projects

THE Surf Coast Shire has made some progress on its list of community projects worthy of funding. At their meeting in August, councillors considered recommendations...

People power to protest Adani at Bells

A SURF Coast beach will host another human sign this Sunday as environmentalists entwine their bodies at Bells Beach to send an anti-Adani coal...

Henderson backs conventional gas in Victoria

THE Coalition federal government continues to apply pressure to Victoria on gas, and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson has called for the state’s moratorium...

Bizz3228 to talk ransomware

PERHAPS the biggest information technology topic of the year will be discussed at the next Bizz3228 networking event, to be held later this month. The...

WOMAN GOES MISSING IN AIREYS

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Elisa Curry. The 43-year-old was last seen at a residence on Aireys Street...

Fairhaven lifesaver teaches skills in Sri Lanka

FAIRHAVEN SLSC volunteer and Victorian Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew member Liam O’Callaghan is sharing his skills in Sri Lanka this week. Mr O’Callaghan is...

Warm your life with colour, excitement, style

After six years in the highly competitive homewares industry, House Warming – Bell Street’s newest vendor – knows what it takes to thrive year-round. Owners...

Salts of the Earth in Torquay

After experiencing the benefits of salt therapy first-hand for their three children, husband-and-wife duo Chrissie and Adrian Abella are bringing the benefits to the...