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A long and frank discussion with Muirfield Financial Services

Suddenly, because of their prominence in the upcoming election campaign, franking credits from Australian share dividends have become a topic of household conversation (after...

A little help at home with Villa Maria Catholic Homes

For many older Victorians, the choice to live at home, with support, is the best option. It’s important you feel safe and comfortable in...

No change before election in May, but June could be different story for RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) once again made the decision to leave the nation’s official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 1.50 per cent. Mortgage...

PIPA LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT ON MUCH-NEEDED LEGISLATION

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) is looking forward to working with a Coalition Government on behalf of its members and the wider property...

Links Property paints the Surf Coast pink

For the sixth consecutive year, Links Property will paint the Surf Coast PINK starting this month through July 31, 2019, in support of Breast Cancer...

Town by town snapshot: Winchelsea

The size of the Winchelsea district is approximately 247.5 square kilometres. The population of Winchelsea in 2011 was 1,955 people and by the 2016 Census...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – May 23, 2019

ON Wednesday May 15 – Men’s Stableford and first round of Phil Lewtas Trophy. Geoff Lewtas Trophy winner Paul Dowling 42 points. A Grade...

Bellarine Bears starting to find form

IT was a fairly successful weekend for the Bears in this week’s baseball, with A-grade back in the winner’s circle and season first wins...

The Plumbing Business servicing the Surf Coast

THE Plumbing Business (TPB) has been servicing the Surf Coast and surrounds for the past 12 months and is family-owned and operated by Bart...

YOU’RE NOT ALONE BEYOND BLUE REACHES OUT TO NEW PARENTS

A new analysis out of Beyond Blue has found many new parents search for answers online to questions they’re too afraid to ask aloud,...

Students’ small video spreads big ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGE

A short video created by three Queenscliff Primary pupils has won their school an impressive $5,000. Georgia Grillinzoni, Grace Dunphy and Izzy Honey-Wilson recently won...

Eyeing the weekend – May 23, 2019

FRIDAY 24/5

New technology enters the next phase

TECHNOLOGY that will allow sheep producers to mitigate pain in their lambs during marking is ready to be tested more extensively in commercial conditions...

Apply now for energy grants

TIER Two and Tier Three on-farm energy grants are now open as part of Agriculture Victoria’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan. The grants program is a...

Quarterly report tracks council’s progress

THE City of Greater Geelong Council has already delivered six priorities and aims as part of its 2018–22 Council Plan. The Plan was adopted in...

Speaker line-up announced for annual cruise conference

A STRONG speaker line-up has been confirmed for the 23rd annual Australian Cruise Association Conference (ACA) and AGM, which will be held in Geelong...

More sand moved for Apollo Bay as longer term erosion solutions considered

THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Otway Coast Committee (OCC) are undertaking works to build resilience into the Apollo Bay...

State winners crowned at weekend longboard titles

WINNERS were crowned at the Victorian Longboard Titles at the weekend. Held over two days in good conditions at Point Impossible, competitors throughout 16 divisions...

Steps and Boobs staircase replacement in progress

FOLLOWING a detailed design process, works have started on a replacement of the stairs at popular surf access point Steps and Boobs in Jan...

Young surfers to hit the water and the books

TORQUAY’S Saltwater Institute is once again hitting the waves and the classroom to deliver its innovative seven-week program to 16 budding young surfers. Based out...

Torquay RSL raises more than $11,000 through badge sales

TORQUAY RSL Sub-branch has raised a record $11,800 through Anzac badge sales in Torquay during April. Torquay RSL President Bob Tyler said the wonderful support...

BCH celebrates the wonderful work of volunteers

BELLARINE Community Health is this week celebrating the generous contribution of its many volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week. The theme this year is...

Committee for Lorne – A word from the Chairman

What a weekend it was for the Great Ocean Road Running Festival with cloudless skies, amazing sunrises and a full moon captivating all who...

Committee for Lorne – Lorne Men’s Shed visit to Linfox’s Automotive Proving Ground

How often is it we don’t know what exciting developments are happening in our backyard and region? On Friday May 3, on an absolutely beautiful...