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A Super Christmas in Aireys Inlet

THIS year’s holiday cheer in Aireys Inlet will be sure to delight superhero fans. The annual community carols will centre the nativity story but with...

Australian boats sign up for Transpac race in Geelong

A PAIR of new Australian-owned Transpac 52s will make for a thrilling battle in the Rating Series at next year’s Festival of Sails in...

Shire workshop marks White Ribbon Day

THE Surf Coast Shire Council marked White Ribbon Day last week with a breakfast and workshop raising awareness of factors which might influence men’s...

G21 prioritises health & wellbeing

Supporting good health, wellbeing and an active lifestyle among people living across Geelong and the G21 region is a high priority for G21. While G21’s...

G21 – City Deal becoming a reality

FROM THE DESK OF G21 CEO ELAINE CARBINES Prime Minister Scott Morrison last month announced his government would contribute $154 million to a City Deal...

Estuaries get legal protection

THE Humane Society is praising the recent legal protection of a number of estuaries on Victoria’ coast, including several in the Geelong region. Earlier this...

Committee for Torquay forms

A NEW lobby group for Torquay is describing itself as “an independent think tank and champion” for the whole of the town, and says...

Anglesea community discusses its bushfire plan

THE Anglesea community has been urged to be self-sufficient and to have more than one plan about what to do when a natural disaster...

Anglesea’s Men’s Shed welcomes federal grant

THE Anglesea and District Men’s Shed have welcomed a $10,000 grant from the federal government, and will use the funding to further improve their...

Alcoa extends lease on Anglesea Bike Park again

A FINAL decision about the Anglesea Bike Park has been pushed back again, with Alcoa offering the Surf Coast Shire an 18 month extension...

IN BRIEF – November 29, 2018

Corangamite Seniors Forum to discuss Labor’s “retiree tax” CORANGAMITE residents are invited to a Seniors Forum in Grovedale tomorrow (Friday, November 30) with federal Minister for Senior...

Judgement day approaches for grass growers

THE greatest show on turf returns to Surf Coast backyards this weekend, as the Jan Juc Grass Growers Guild (JJGGG) holds its fourth year...

MORE CHEESE – Cheeseman set to win South Barwon as Labor holds power in a landslide

LABOR candidate for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman is almost certainly the new member for South Barwon, defeating incumbent Liberal MP Andrew Katos in a...

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB – November 22, 2018

On Wednesday 14 November the Men played Stableford – the 2nd Round of the David Cook Trophy. The Men’s A Grade Winner was Shane...

CHEESEMAN PLEDGES MONEY TO JAN JUC SLSC

SOUTH Barwon Labor candidate Darren Cheeseman matched the Liberals’ earlier pledge of $500,000 towards the construction of a new clubhouse for the Jan Juc...

Water polo players make a splash in Geelong

THE Geelong Marlins club hosted 28 teams from Melbourne for double rounds of Water Polo Victoria’s Junior competition at Kardinia Aquatic Centre at the...

PSOAS COULD BE SOURCE OF LOWER BACK PAIN

The psoas muscle (pronounced so-as) is one of the major muscles in a group called the hip flexors, but similarly to most of the...

Eyeing The WEEKEND – November 22, 2018

FRIDAY 23/11

Community groups the winners with GRANTS FROM THE ASHBURY COMMUNITY FUND

LAST week at the inaugural Ashbury Community Fund presentation evening, community groups were the winners with 15 community organisations in the Geelong area receiving grants...

LANDLORD AND INVESTOR INFORMATION EVENING LOADED WITH EXPERTS

RT Edgar Bellarine has an experienced line-up of industry experts to talk about changes to the Residential Tenancies Act and the current investor environment at...

The changing face of Mt Duneed

The skyline at Armstrong Mount Duneed is changing as works progress on the new primary school in Unity Drive. The school is one more piece...

Town by town snapshot – Aireys Inlet

The size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2 square kilometres with the Painkalac Creek separating the town from Fairhaven. The population of Aireys Inlet in...

Making smart farming ideas a reality

MORE than $9 million is available under Round two of Smart Farms Small Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 to assist farmers and groups...

Europe comes to Torquay

EUROPE took over Bell Street recently with a local event attracting a crowd of 80 people. The European Summer Nights first event in the...