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Fagg’s, G. Gay & Co. to merge

LONG-STANDING Geelong business Fagg's Mitre 10 has announced it will merge with G. Gay & Co. Mitre 10 in Ballarat. The two businesses will trade...

Alcohol consumption exceeds pre-pandemic level

Australians are back on the booze at higher levels than just before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from pollster Roy Morgan. Released last...

G21 forum to discuss the Geelong region’s biggest issues

THE big issues and questions about the Geelong region will come into focus again at this year's G21 Annual Regional Forum, which will take...

NO CHANGE: Most public submissions oppose shire amendments to rules on facilities

THERE continues to be community opposition to the Surf Coast Shire's proposal to change its local laws about access to facilities, with a large...

Signage policy to show the way in Torquay

A NEW strategy under development from the Surf Coast Shire aims to help locals and tourists alike better navigate their way around Torquay. At their...

Geelong leaders united on public transport need

THE heads of G21, the Committee for Geelong and the City of Greater Geelong council all agree the municipality needs better public transport solutions,...

Local tourism numbers, spending exceed pre-pandemic highs

TOURISTS are streaming back to Geelong and the Bellarine, with domestic visitor numbers and spending both up more than 70 per cent compared to...

Nominations to open for Rotary Torquay Business Excellence Awards

THE Rotary Torquay Business Excellence Awards are back in 2023, and will be presented in a bigger and better format this year. Nominations for the...

The Astrologist finishes fifth at Royal Ascot

LOCAL racing talent was on show internationally at the weekend, with a horse from Torquay-based syndicator Bennett Racing finishing fifth at one of the...

Delightful cacao creations

A business in Torquay North is devoting itself to the art of treats that not only taste good but are good for you. Boutique manufactuer...

Shire passes budget with record capital expenditure program

THE Surf Coast Shire has made minimal changes to its draft budget for the 2023-24 financial year. The council resolved to adopt the final budget...

Petition against change to facilities lodged with shire

THE Surf Coast Shire is hearing some community opposition against its proposal to change local laws about access to toilets, showers and changerooms. At their...

Anglesea Medical joins Victorian Sexual Health Network

ANGLESEA Medical is now providing important sexual health services to residents in the town and across the Surf Coast Last week, the general practice officially...

Eden Project considers phased rollout

PROPONENTS of the Eden Project in Anglesea are considering options to "unshackle" the major eco-tourist development from the water body at the former Anglesea...

Trust supports Torquay SLSC with new IRB hulls

THE Jack Harris Trust has continued its legacy of supporting the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club, with its latest donation going towards vital lifesaving...

Survey finds Australian men are lonely

The impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and millions of Australian men are at risk,...

Federal inquiry into mobile phone infrastructure visits Geelong

NEW ways of improving mobile coverage in regional areas were discussed when a federal committee visited Geelong earlier this month. The Standing Committee on Communication...

Surfrider warns about proposed seismic testing off the coast

THE Surfrider Foundation says the community is not being consulted about a proposal to carry out large-scale seismic testing along the Victorian coastline. The national...

Veterans’ families have a day out

THE Geelong and Melbourne branches of Legacy have supported a free day out on the Geelong Waterfront for the veterans of Australia's armed services...

Commitment to build Avalon battery gigafactory

BY JAMES TAYLOR

THE key proponent of the proposed battery manufacturing gigafactory in Geelong says he is fully committed to the project being built.

Trial to protect important plants on Country

A VICTORIA-first trial to stop the spread of Phytophthora dieback near Anglesea aims to protect not only the habitat of endangered animals but also...

Liberals want Games funding breakdown

THE Victorian Liberals have continued their criticism of the state Labor Government over Victoria 2026, visiting Geelong to call for a breakdown of who...

Deakin students revved up for solar car challenge

DEAKIN University engineering students are charged up about putting their solar-powered car to the test in this year's Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC). Deakin's 20-member...

Western District ACCO Collective launched

WESTERN Victoria's Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have announced a new collective to speak as one voice. Announced last week, the Western District ACCO Collective...