November 26, 2020
Peachs continue caring for the community
PEACHS Torquay has been putting smiles on faces and food in bellies with its We Care Wednesday's program. In August, the local business began sending...
November 26, 2020
Surf Coast Shire names its first Local Legends
THE Surf Coast Shire has announced the inaugural recipients of its Local Legends Awards, recognising people and groups who have helped the community and...
November 12, 2020
Surf Coast Century is ready to run
LONG distance runners across the state have reason to celebrate, as the Surf Coast Century has been given the go-ahead. The ninth edition of the...
November 12, 2020
City welcomes Working for Victoria employees
THE City of Greater Geelong is welcoming new employees to its workforce as part of the Working for Victoria program. The city joined the state...
November 12, 2020
Shire supports Men’s Shed Singers
A GROUP of local singers and musicians have been given a grant to help them find the right pitch during difficult times. The Men's Shed...
November 12, 2020
Giving the gift of sight
TORQUAY Lions member Harvey Price has been helping provide people with the gift of sight for about three decades. The Lions Recycle for Sight Australia...
November 12, 2020
Princes Freeway upgrades begin
WORK has begun on a $9.6 million project to improve the safety and the smoothness of the Princes Freeway at Geelong. About 14 kilometres of...
November 12, 2020
Werribee Zoo secures funds for elephant sanctuary
WERRIBEE Open Range Zoo is set for a major makeover that will include a new home for an Asian elephant herd presently residing in...
November 12, 2020
Moorabool set to house largest battery in Southern Hemisphere
THE largest battery in the Southern Hemisphere is set to be built in Moorabool to help improve Victoria's energy system and its reliability. Renewable energy...
November 12, 2020
Coker calls for post office in Armstrong Creek
CORANGAMITE Labor federal member Libby Coker has launched a petition calling for a post office to open in Armstrong Creek. Armstrong Creek's population is presently...
November 12, 2020
Program brings young artists together
PLATFORM Youth Arts has begun its LAB Residency Program, as it aims to help some of the best young artists in the state maximise...
November 12, 2020
Volunteers helping fight social isolation
DIVERSITAT Aged Support is searching for new volunteers for the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). CVS is a social support program funded by the Australian Government...
November 12, 2020
GromSearch Jan Juc_web
THE Rip Curl GromSearch 2020 at Jan Juc will herald the long-awaited return of competitive surfing in Victoria. Over the weekend (November 14-15), boys and...
November 12, 2020
The Impossible returns
THE Impossible is set to return for its sixth year, with kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders to test their skills as they race from Torquay...
November 5, 2020
Word for Word and Magabala Books launch Schools Program
THE Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival is partnering with Magabala Books to deliver its inaugural Schools Program. On November 20, the program will feature...
November 5, 2020
Businesses welcome back Melburnians
LOCAL accommodation providers and hospitality venues are anticipating a surge in business when the "ring of steel" around metropolitan Melbourne is removed on Monday,...
November 5, 2020
Nominations open for Youth Council
YOUNG people across the Geelong region have the chance to instigate change within their communities, with nominations now open for the 2021 Greater Geelong...
November 5, 2020
City to refund unsuccessful parking fines
THE City of Greater Geelong will refund approximately $600,000 worth of unsuccessfully appealed parking infringements issued by the city between 2009-2018. Up to 6,400 appealed...
November 5, 2020
Perinatal wellbeingin the spotlight
As PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Week approaches, mental health workers are aiming to draw attention to the illnesses. The Post and Antenatal Depression...
November 5, 2020
New Great Ocean Road Authority board named
THE state government has appointed the inaugural board for the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA). The authority has been created to co-ordinate...
November 5, 2020
Poppy sales to support veterans
WITH Remembrance Day approaching, Returned and Services Leagues (RSL) are encouraging people to purchase and wear a red poppy to commemorate Australia's veterans. Torquay RSL...
November 5, 2020
Birthday surprise
TORQUAY'S community bonded together to help a local celebrate her birthday while in isolation. Diana Guthrie's 89th birthday would have passed like any other day...
November 5, 2020
GORH host Mindful with Matt Runnalls
Great Ocean Road Health (GORH) is offering people the opportunity to hear from one of Australia's foremost mental health advocates at upcoming event Mindful...
October 29, 2020
Junior Girls eager to get season under way
THE Geelong Junior Cricket Association's (GJCA) Geelong Renegades Girl's League set to get under way on Sunday (November 1), with players eager to get...
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