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Chess club looking for more players to get on board

THE Ocean Grove Chess Club is an excellent way for people of any skill level to play the ancient game. Founded in October 2007 by...

Otway trailbikers praised for following the rules

MORE trailbikers have been spotted doing the right thing in the Great Otway National Park, encouraging Park Rangers that their conservation and compliance efforts...

Report recommends subdividing Colac Otway Shire

THE Colac Otway Shire has expressed surprise at the recommended changes to its ward boundaries by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) but is waiting...

A new era beckons at Geelong Lawn

IT’S the spiritual home of tennis in Geelong, with a history dating back to 1882, now looking forward to a great future under new...

City expands grants for community groups

MORE community groups and organisations will be supported through the City of Greater Geelong’s expanded range of grant programs. The council has allocated more than...

Ford sells North Geelong site for urban renewal project

MELBOURNE developer Pelligra Group has bought Ford’s former manufacturing sites in Geelong and Broadmeadows. The sites, to be named Fortek Geelong and Assembly Broadmeadows respectively,...

IN BRIEF – May 30, 2019

Budj Bim recommended for World Heritage status

Golf clubs urged to do it for Jarrod

THE Australian golf community and Challenge are asking golf clubs around Australia to dedicate a member’s day in August to the memory of Jarrod...

Survey finds regional drivers are taking risks

THE Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst...

Shire encourages pet adoption

THE Surf Coast Shire is encouraging people to give abandoned pets such as Rita the American bulldog new lives through adoption. The council’s Ranger Services...

Lorne SLSC gets nod for youth and senior state championships

THE 2020 and 2021 Victorian Lifesaving State Championship events have been locked in, with the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club getting the nod for...

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

Without doubt the most talked about event of the last two weeks, and months before, was the Federal Election and the recent results and...

Andrew happy to help out in Wye

THE theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week was “making a world of difference”, and Wye River resident Andrew Hack is a shining example. Mr...

Shire hall window to be fixed in June

THE Surf Coast Shire says it hopes repairs to a vandalised stained glass window at Winchelsea’s former shire hall will be complete early in...

On their bikes: Metricon raises more than $100,000 for young cancer sufferers

EARLY last Saturday morning 12 very keen Metricon employees embarked on a four-day Victorian bike ride, battling the elements to cover over 450kms to...

Budget spends up on schools

THE patrons and staff of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre will be dancing in the aisles, with the Victorian 2019-20 budget delivering $128 million...

Coker takes Corangamite, Henderson eyes Senate

THE fight for Corangamite is over, with incumbent Liberal MP Sarah Henderson conceding victory to Labor challenger Libby Coker last week. However, Ms Henderson’s absence...

Consultation begins on Great Ocean Road’s future

COMMUNITY forums seeking input to shape planning for the future of the Great Ocean Road region began last week. The Great Ocean Road Management Reform...

WAITING GAME: State election commitments not yet fully funded in budget

THE state budget has finally been handed down, but some of the region’s residents will have to wait longer for Labor’s election promises to...

Vibrant community on offer at Kensington

Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resortstyle facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula in the suburb of Leopold, a short drive from...

Seven key things to consider when choosing a quality retirement village

With so many retirement-living options, it can be a challenge to decide on the best place to spend your golden years. So, with the...

Lead an active, pain-free and healthy life with Kieser

Strengthening your body can help promote an active, pain-free and healthy life. At Kieser, their programs are designed to help clients build strength, regardless of...

Organist makes his way from Notre Dame, Paris to St Luke’s, Torquay

Last month’s devastating fire that engulfed Notre Dame and destroyed its iconic spire fortunately left untouched the cathedral’s 8,000-pipe organ. No one was more relieved...

Ocean Mist offers wide range of care

Ocean Mist Aged Care is located in Torquay next to Kithbrooke Park Country Club. Staff and management focus on ensuring that residents are provided the...