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New City of Greater Geelong Youth Council steps up for 2025

THE 2025 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council has been announced, with Ayush Singh elected as junior mayor. Fellow youth councillor Alanah Forbes has been...

GP training boost brings 64 new doctors to southwest Victoria

THE region's GP workforce is expanding, with 64 general practitioners in training set to join the Metro and Rural South West region, which covers...

Pet owners urged to help dogs adjust after holiday season

LOCAL pet owners are being encouraged to help their dogs adjust to post-holiday routines to prevent behavioural issues such as separation anxiety and boredom. Pet...

Broadband upgrade promises stronger regional connectivity

A $3 billion investment will upgrade the remaining fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) sections of the National Broadband Network (NBN), with NBN Co contributing more than $800...

Town snapshot – Aireys Inlet

TOWN Profile: Aireys Inlet The size of Aireys Inlet is approximately 20.2 square kilometres with the population of Aireys Inlet in 2016 recorded at 808...

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Is it time for ‘Work From Home’’ to be stopped?

BY GARETH KENT, Director, Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong As we head into a new year, with a federal election coming up, the big issues are shaping up...

Mitch Pope to contest Corangamite for the Greens

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner and eco-tour guide Mitch Pope will contest the federal seat of Corangamite for the Greens in the upcoming 2025 election, with a...

New data reveals rise in trade apprenticeships

THE number of trade apprenticeship commencements has risen by more than 70 per cent since 2019, according to figures from the National Centre for...

Jiyai Shin to defend Vic Open title at 13th Beach after Australian Open victory

FORMER world No.1 Jiyai Shin will return to 13th Beach Golf Links next month to defend her Vic Open title, aiming for a rare...

Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), which celebrate achievements across all levels of Victorian sport throughout the past year. Presented...

Young LGBTIQA+ Victorians to benefit from HEY grants

THIRTEEN community groups across Victoria will receive more than $100,000 in funding to support young LGBTIQA+ people through the latest round of the Healthy...

Council seeks funding for Spring Creek Reserve upgrade

THE Surf Coast Shire Council has endorsed an application for funding to upgrade facilities at Spring Creek Recreational Reserve after its December 10 meeting. The...

CFA declares total fire ban

The CFA has announced tomorrow, Monday, January 27, to be a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for most of Victoria including the South...

Campaign launched to combat school bullying

A NEW campaign encouraging kindness among students has been launched as children prepare to return to school in 2025, as bullying concerns rise in...

Residents urged to include pets in bushfire survival plans

THE CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging Victorians to include their pets in bushfire survival plans as fire activity continues to threaten parts of...

Parents urged to book asthma check-ups ahead of school return

PARENTS and carers are being urged to book asthma check-ups for their children before the school year starts to avoid the annual February back-to-school...

Support available for farmers affected by fires and drought

FARMERS and communities impacted by the recent Grampians fires and ongoing drought in the south-west region are being encouraged to seek specialist wellbeing support. Agriculture...

0612 Around the region 

TWEED 1203 Kyogle Road, Uki Agent: Northern Rivers Property Group - Murwillumbah You will love coming home to this high set quality built timber home, situated tucked...

Town snapshot – Lara

THE size of Lara is approximately 89.5 square kilometres and has 45 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of Lara in 2016...

Truth-telling event to mark January 26 at Torquay sunrise

A TRUTH-TELLING and deep listening event led by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners will return to Torquay at sunrise on January 26, 2025, inviting the Surf...

Geelong Travel – Travel & Cruise World Expo 2025