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How are mortgage applications affected by property prices?

IF you’re looking to get a home loan, it’s likely that you’ve been following the property market for a little while. Australia has experienced a...

FIVE NEW YEAR’S FINANCIAL FITNESS RESOLUTIONS

Getting financially fit should be at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions, according to advice issued by Chartered Accountants Australia and...

Town by town snapshot: Inverleigh

The size of Inverleigh for ABS data collection purposes is approximately 211.7 square kilometres and stretches from Lake Murdeduke in the south and halfway...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – January 17, 2019

Happy Hour On the Range with Steve You’re invited to a fun practice session with PGA Professional Steve Lipovas on Friday18th January from 3-6pm: unlimited...

Jan Juc junior takes home first World Surf League win

JAN Juc’s Xavier Huxtable took home his first World Surf League win at the Hydralyte Sports QLD Pro Junior (presented by Hyundai) on Sunday...

CHOP TO IT AND TAKE UP karate

Having operated in Torquay for the last five years, Shukokai Karate has cemented its popularity among local children and adults in the 3228 area. Instructor...

PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES AT Torquay Dance Academy

If you have been wondering whether to bring your child along to a dance class, now is the time to consider paying Torquay Dance...

EYEING THE WEEKEND – January 17, 2019

FRIDAY 18/1

Free family fun at local aquatic centres

THE City of Greater Geelong’s aquatic centres will host free Family Fun Days over the coming months. Kardinia Aquatic Centre in South Geelong and Splashdown...

Campaign aims to slow the spread of marine pests

MORE than two-thirds of water users are unaware of the threat of marine pests, according to a recent survey by Parks Victoria. The lack of...

Fairhaven run produces another classic

NEARLY 700 people ran for a good cause on Fairhaven beach earlier this month in the eighth staging of the Tim Gates Classic. The annual...

Deakin to host regional journalism scholarships

THE future of regional journalism has received a boost, with six Deakin University students to be supported through their degrees as part of a...

Abalone poachers busted in Port Fairy

A PHONE to the 13FISH reporting line last week helped Fisheries Officers at Port Fairy apprehend two men from Point Cook allegedly in possession...

More to Explore app comes to Android

THE More to Explore app, which helps the community to get out and explore Victoria’s state forests and forest parks, is now available on...

Tourism spending survey holds warning for regional Victoria

TOURISM is now worth $28 billion to Victoria, but the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) says there are warning signs for international visitor spending...

Barwon River stocked with estuary perch

GEELONG’S recreational anglers have reason to celebrate thanks to the inaugural stocking of estuary perch into the Barwon River. About 45,000 estuary perch were released...

Hundreds enjoying Summer by the Sea

THIS year’s Summer by the Sea program is off to a great start, with more than 850 people already participating in activities along Victoria’s...

Riordan says roadside vegetation needs slashing

DURING summer, it is a fact of life that Victorians can expect total fire ban days. Communities across Polwarth have been raising ongoing concerns about...

State service to commemorate 2009 bushfires

THE state government will host a commemoration service next month to acknowledge the significant impact of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The 10-year anniversary will...

A careless cigarette butt could start a fire

WITH temperatures spiking across the state in recent days, Quit Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) are urging Victorian smokers to be cautious...

Queensland teens win again at Pier to Pub

QUEENSLAND teenagers Lani Pallister and Hayden Cotter have gone back to back in claiming the 39th edition of the Lorne Pier to Pub on...

Stan routes for mussel bus, which proves successful again

THE free bus service for the Portarlington Mussel Festival at the weekend was a great success, with many mums and dads saying thanks with...

Mussels aplenty in Portarlington at annual festival

PORTARLINGTON celebrated its 13th annual mussel festival at the weekend in grand style. A cheerful, friendly crowd of more than 25,000 were thrilled to attend...

Stock market investment

The stock market has proven to be a happy hunting ground over the years for many investors, with some creating substantial fortunes. While some investors...