The good and bad for Geelong in state budget
It was slim pickings in the state budget for the Geelong region following its release today.
The Allan government’s Helping Families theme looked...
Code 1 cases high in Geelong region
Barwon South West region is one of the busiest local government areas (LGA) in the state for paramedics, according to recent Ambulance Victoria (AV)...
Preparing for mass casualty events
Emergency services came together at a Bellarine Peninsula ferry terminal to undertake a simulated mass causality incident and remain prepared if something happened. ...
Man drowns at Torquay Beach
A 60-year-old man has drowned at a Torquay beach over the weekend, despite efforts from the community and emergency services to save him. ...
Community calendar
CWA Nightlights Ocean Grove meets the first and third Monday of the month, 2.30pm, Seniors Club, 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. All welcome.
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From the Archives
7 years ago
May 10 to 23, 2017
The Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) has called for tenders for a new 21-year lease at...
Christine wins writing comp for April
Bellarine Writing Competition judges received 21 entries for this month’s topic ‘The Apology’.
While most entries were of a very high standard, there were two...
Kia Cerato well equipped and keenly priced
Launched here in 2004, the small Cerato hatch or sedan has been one of Kia’s biggest sellers, often sharing the Australian sales podium alongside...
Bike track included in budget
Last month council endorsed the release of the 2024-25 proposed budget for public exhibition.
The production of the budget is one of the biggest tasks...
Unsuccessful search for plover
I was looking at my phone one morning and noticed, via Facebook, that there was an American golden plover in full breeding plumage at...
Session will unpack Queenscliffe’s draft budget
The Borough of Queenscliffe will unpack its latest draft budget at an upcoming presentation to help inform the community of the current financial situation....
Stories of place and process
This week Australian musician and filmmaker Mark Lang launched his new project, a web-based series featuring interviews with well-known musicians filmed in the Queenscliffe...
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Tigers top of the tree
Torquay will go into this weekend’s Bellarine Football League general bye as the only unbeaten team after a 38-point win against Modewarre.
An inaccurate Torquay...
