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Midwife guidance at the touch of a button with Epworth Geelong

NEW parents are exposed to an enormous amount of information from different sources throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.

With family and friends offering advice with...

Investors shift away from city units

While, overall, there has been a major reduction in the number of units in the pipeline, there are still areas where the stock is...

Town by town snapshot: Birregurra

The population of Birregurra in 2011 was 741 people and by the 2016 Census the population was 810 showing a population growth of 9.3%...

A plea for battling carers

Carers of our most vulnerable – the acute and chronically ill, elderly, young and disabled – are battling to buy a home, with some...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – June 20, 2019

WEDNESDAY June 12 – extremely wet conditions greeted the men, only two of the early starters completed their round, well done Geoff Trethowan and...

WINTER SOLSTICE PLAYS REVOLVE AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMALS

As the Winter Solstice approaches, Theatre 3Triple2 are preparing to present two original plays at the Potato Shed in Drysdale. Now in its 11th year,...

Make music in Portarlington tomorrow

PUK (Portarlington Ukulele Kollective) is hosting a big free community jam “Make Music Day” tomorrow. Rug up, bring along your instrument and/or voice and celebrate...

A Winter Wonderland to pop-up in Queenscliff

A pop-up ice-skating rink and toboggan slide is coming to Queenscliff Harbour these winter school holidays. A fun activity for the whole family to enjoy...

Torquay’s coffee haven

Since 2013, Ocean Grind have been roasting and supplying specialty coffee for homes, cafes and shops along the Surf Coast. Over the past couple of...

CrossFit is for everyone

You don’t have to be fit to CrossFit! We’re here to explain that “being fit for CrossFit” could not be further from the truth, and...

Solving your clutter and storage problems

No storage? No worries! Store & More Torquay is here to help you solve your clutter and storage problems. Store & More is proud to...

Totally Amped for any job, big or small

Totally Amped Electrical is totally serious about supporting other local businesses and upholding its values. The company offers a whole range of services from maintenance...

Report shows men’s health is lagging

THE state of men’s health in Victoria is lagging women’s health, according to a new report published during Men’s Health Week. The Men’s Health Report...

Woman convicted over dingo escape

A WOMAN has been convicted and fined for failing to securely enclose two dingoes she had been keeping at her Geelong property. The Koroit woman...

TIO launches new website

THE Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has launched a new brand and website, and says the changes will provide a fair, independent and accessible dispute...

Surf Coast’s creativity powers the region’s economy

THE Surf Coast’s creative jobs are being highlighted as an example of one of the industries that will drive the economic future of regional...

Nominate for Australian of the Year

JANUARY 2020 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Australian of the Year Awards, honouring and celebrating great Australians from all walks of life. You...

Regions talk cross-border collaboration

REGIONAL leaders from Victoria’s south west and South Australia’s eastern regions have begun conversations to prioritise greater collaboration and economic development across the Victorian...

Grants for kinder upgrades open

THE state government has announced grants for new and upgraded kindergartens across Victoria ahead of the three-year old kindergarten roll-out next year. Applications for the...

VNPA wants GOR authority out of national parks

THE Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) is continuing its criticism of the proposed Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, saying it would duplicate...

Environmental projects encouraged to nominate

PARKS Victoria has used World Environment Day to encourage community members who are undertaking projects that are dedicated towards improving the environment and human...

Bellarine footy clubs among submissions for council funding

A CITY of Greater Geelong Council panel is considering more than 50 submissions on a range of topics relating to the 2019 20 Budget...

Interest grows in streamed council meetings

THE number of people live streaming City of Greater Geelong council meetings and viewing archived footage is nearing the 2,000 mark, with 1,843 views...

IN BRIEF – June 20, 2019

Police arrest man in Torquay POLICE found and arrested a man in possession of weapons and drugs in Torquay on Friday morning. Patrolling Torquay officers...