The completion of a major upgrade to the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline, a $40 million project increasing the pipeline’s capacity from 16 billion litres to 22 billion litres a year, delivered a boost to the region’s drinking water supply.
The quest to save the hooded plover began for another year, with BirdLife Australia volunteers again taking to the beaches to protect the vulnerable, nearly extinct birds.
Highton announced its intentions for the Geelong Bowls Region’s Premier Pennant season with an impressive 37-shot victory over Drysdale, driven by a huge 32-7 win by David Priddle’s foursome.
Geelong council made clear its opposition to the state government’s mandated purple glass recycling bin, advocating instead for the expansion of the flourishing Container Deposit Scheme.
Local theatre group Footlight Productions swept the Musical Theatre Guild Victoria Awards, winning six categories including Best Production for its show Billy Elliot.
