July 23, 2020
Anglesea home to first electronic prescription
Anglesea Medical and Anglesea Pharmacy were both recently part of the first electronic prescription dispensed in primary care to be transmitted in Australia. Like telehealth,...
July 23, 2020
City approves social housing committee
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved the establishment of the Affordable Social Housing Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will look to help the...
July 23, 2020
Hefty fines issued to trailblazers
VARIOUS government organisations have been clamping down on illegal trailbike activity in the Great Otway National Park. In recent months, Parks Victoria, Victoria Police, the...
July 23, 2020
Junior football and netball begins
THE local junior football and netball seasons got underway on the weekend. Despite the months of uncertainty and the strict protocols in place, there were...
July 23, 2020
Shire joins with GORRT to showcase the region
GREAT Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) and the Surf Coast Shire council are partnering to revive the region's tourism industry. The council has allocated $75,000...
July 23, 2020
Council approves tree change
THE City of Greater Geelong council has approved its Draft Tree Management Policy to be released for community consultation. The policy, released by the council...
July 23, 2020
Funding for sustainable flu vaccinations
Geelong researchers will benefit from funding from the federal government to help with sustainable production of flu vaccinations. The CSIRO has been working with Synbiova...
July 23, 2020
Anglesea clubhouse in final stages
ANGLESEA Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is counting down the weeks until the redevelopment of its clubhouse is complete. Club president Tom Cullen said he...
July 23, 2020
Kennett River toilets debacle continues
THE public toilets at Kennett River continue to be a contentious matter for their operators and a major inconvenience to the public. In December 2018,...
July 23, 2020
Lorne celebrates community legends
AMID difficult times, Lorne Central has looked to foster positivity and recognise some of the community's strongest contributors. Their Lorne Legends initiative sees them ask...
July 23, 2020
To the rescue
THE Victorian State Emergency Services (VICSES) Torquay Unit has seen eight of its volunteers expand their capacity to help the community after recently completing...
July 23, 2020
Anglesea Recreation Camp to run program for young Aboriginals
ANGLESEA Recreation Camp has been selected as one of eight YMCA camps to receive federal government funding to help it provide programs for young...
July 23, 2020
Youth Council talks coronavirus
THE Geelong Youth Council is still at work during the coronavirus, and used its July meeting to share insight into the experiences of young...
July 17, 2020
Junior football season to begin
AFTER much waiting and uncertainty, the AFL Barwon junior season is set to begin, with the first games taking place this evening (Friday, July...
July 16, 2020
Senior female football, Under 19 football and netball seasons cancelled
AFL Barwon has decided to cancel the senior female football and Under 19 football and netball seasons. The announcement follows the state government's temporary ban...
July 16, 2020
Geelong Small Business Festival approaches
THE Geelong Small Business Festival will return in 2020 to help teach existing and prospective business owners how to thrive in the current environment. The...
July 16, 2020
Surf Coast Stadium on schedule for 2020 completion
THE Surf Coast Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium is on track for completion before the end of this year, despite the obstacles posed by the coronavirus. Construction...
July 16, 2020
Grant eases burden on local clubs
MORE than three dozen sporting clubs in the South Barwon region have been recipients of the state government's Community Sports Survival Grant. The grant provides...
July 16, 2020
City begins major roadworks
A RANGE of roadworks focused on improving safety began across the City of Greater Geelong last week. The $4 million works are part of the...
July 16, 2020
New golf membership deals at The Sands
THE Sands Resort Torquay has changed their golf membership structure to help increase their numbers. Members receive year-round access to the 18-hole, par 72 course,...
July 16, 2020
Clubs compete in Blood Challenge
Football and netball clubs across the Surf Coast and Bellarine may not be able to compete on the field, but off-field they are able...
July 16, 2020
Jan Juc bolster batting stocks
JAN Juc Cricket Club has announced two new recruits ahead of the coming Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) season. Brothers Hamish and Jordi Withers will...
July 14, 2020
Events cancelled as coronavirus cases increase
SEVERAL sports events have been cancelled due to the recent increase in coronavirus cases. Yesterday, Surfing Victoria announced they had cancelled the Victorian SUP Surfing...
July 13, 2020
Surf Coast Century rescheduled
RAPID Ascent has rescheduled the Surf Coast Century due to the continuing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
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