September 30, 2022
Bellbrae PS allocated high priority maintenance funding
BELLBRAE Primary School's emergency shelter building will undergo major works during a statewide maintenance blitz. A total of $225,000 in state government funding for maintenance...
September 30, 2022
Employment group awarded for service
A FOCUS on fostering a positive work environment for WDEA Works employees has earnt the organisation an Employer of Choice gong at the Australian...
September 29, 2022
Teen skate entrepreneur on the grind
TORQUAY local River Lawson is one of several up-and-coming young skateboarders in the region gaining a name in the sport, but unlike many of...
September 20, 2022
“Time to crack on”: climate change legislation passes
LABOR'S climate bill legislating a 43 per cent emissions reduction cut by 2030 has passed the Senate, clearing the way for Australia's official target...
September 20, 2022
Food trucks roll up to feed Barwon Health workers
OVERNIGHT food trucks served free wood fire pizzas, souvlakis and drinks to Barwon Health night shift workers last week as part of state government...
September 20, 2022
Mikro thinks global, acts local
TORQUAY caffeine fiend Mikro Coffee Roasters is now carbon neutral, one of several steps the local business is taking to reduce its environmental footprint...
September 19, 2022
New director for Lorne Sculpture Biennale
THE LORNE Sculpture Biennale has appointed a new chief for its 2024 event, with artistic director Fiona Sweet taking on the role this month. Ms...
September 19, 2022
New CEO for Haven Home Safe
A NEW CEO has been appointed to Geelong-based Haven Home Safe (HHS), Trudi Ray taking over the top job from Andrew Cairns who moves...
September 18, 2022
CCMA adds zero emission car to its fleet
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) has added the first zero emission vehicle (ZEV) to its fleet. The Hyundai Kona Electric, which is one of...
September 17, 2022
Childcare workers strike for better conditions
GEELONG early childhood workers joined thousands people who attended a nationwide "shutdown" of the sector, demanding better wages and reforms to working conditions. More than...
September 16, 2022
AIPS film receives accolades and festival screening
TWO short films highlighting environmental issues made by grade 5 and 6 Aireys Inlet Primary School (AIPS) students will be screened at the Lantern...
September 15, 2022
Community input sought on North Lorne erosion
THE region's coastal authority is seeking community input on how to help guide management of the North Lorne foreshore, months out from the release...
September 14, 2022
G21 leaders spruik region in capitals
LOCAL government leaders from across the G21 region visited Canberra and Spring Street last month to lobby for increased support of priority projects and...
September 14, 2022
Lorne revives adopt a worker scheme for summer
LORNE business owners are gearing up for another staff stretched summer, reviving the towns Adopt a Worker scheme in response to the town's lack...
September 13, 2022
Wynd’s wish for wind
FORMER AFL player Jim Wynd is again gearing up to fulfil his dream of becoming the second person ever to make the return trip...
September 12, 2022
Karaaf reports delayed
THE anticipated August release of two reports into the health of the Karaaf Wetlands and functionality of the Torquay north stormwater system has been...
September 11, 2022
Aquatic sports need new home
AQUATIC sport players around greater Geelong are concerned the closure of Norlane's Waterworld Leisure Centre will leave them without a fit-for-purpose venue to practice...
September 9, 2022
Rubbish rangers rolling
THE TORQUAY Rubbish Rangers have expanded their clean up footprint to include the stretch of Great Ocean Road between Jan Juc and Anglesea. Drivers may...
September 7, 2022
Donna steps up to restore sight
TORQUAY'S Donna Symes has helped restore sight to 231 people through her fundraising efforts with the Fred Hollows Foundation's Big Run over the last...
September 7, 2022
Alarm over mass gas test in Otway basin
COASTAL community groups have expressed alarm at a plan to conduct seismic testing for gas and oil over a Tasmania-sized area of the Otway...
September 6, 2022
More solar for new homes
NEW homes under construction are now eligible for the state's solar panel rebate, broadening the Andrews government's push to cut carbon emissions. Saving homeowners up...
September 4, 2022
Paddle strength
ON THE cusp of its 20-year anniversary, one of Geelong's most unique rowing boats shows no signs of slowing down even though many of...
September 4, 2022
G21’s hopes for region ahead of 2026 Games
A PEAK lobby for the regions' councils has developed a Commonwealth Games wish list for the area ahead of the 2026 event where Geelong...
September 1, 2022
Shire wants affordable housing in Anglesea redevelopment
THE Surf Coast Shire will ask the state government to help fund redevelopment plans of Anglesea's main community hub, which will include affordable and...
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