Tag: News
Protecting Moriac’s town character
A planning framework could help protect Moriac’s town character and ensure the town’s future growth, considering landscape constraints.
Surf Coast Shire Council...
Parklet pilot to continue
The parklet pilot at Jan Juc’s The Beach Hotel has been successful, paving the way for an outdoor dining initiative across the shire. ...
Out & about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at the Geelong waterfront on Monday to see who was out and about.
Push-up challenge kicks off
The Push-Up Challenge has returns this month, with headspace Ocean Grove encouraging Bellarine locals to participate in Australia’s biggest mental health and fitness event.
The...
Affordable housing for the Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire Council is continuing to address the affordable accommodation crisis through its latest Affordable Accommodation Action Plan.
Council adopted the...
Tracking your trash
Illegal waste dumping is on the rise, with people across the Southwest urged to keep an eye on where their skip bin waste is...
Braving the cold for MND
Crowds gathered to watch 16 sliders plunge into the icy cold waters at Herne Hill Reserve for the Big Freeze Geelong. The Independent's Jena...
CMA small landowners program a success
More than 150 small landowners across the Corangamite region will receive grants of up to $2000 to fund sustainable works on their properties following...
Options for wetlands
Options for diverting stormwater from Torquay’s Karaaf Wetlands will soon be explored to improve its health and quality.
The Karaaf Wetlands Program’s...
Health alliance unites services
An alliance of diverse, community-focused organisations officially launched this week in Portarlington.
Bellarine Wellbeing Connect, a group of community-minded organisations and service providers, have joined...
Relect and connect
A new immersive experience in Torquay allows people to learn about Wadawurrung People, Culture and Country.
Yaneekan-werreeyt Wadawurrung Dja, or Journey on Wadawurrung Country, launched...
Celtic Fest celebrates 20 years
The craic will be mighty over the June long weekend as the National Celtic Folk Festival celebrates its 20th birthday in Portarlington with a...
Shooting for kindness
A Grovedale student has received a humanity award after he chose to turn a painful experience of bullying into a powerful movement for change....
