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An SES volunteer's partner reflects
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (700+ words) AFTER SES Heathcote Unit attended several road crash fatalities recently, Fiona Dearn wrote a reflection about how it feels to be the partner of a volunteer. Dearn is the wife of deputy controller – training Ali Sarisandal who has been volunteering…...
Opportunity to try something new
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (461+ words) MOUNT Gambier Library is inviting the community to celebrate Adult Learners Week from 1 to 8 September 2026 with a diverse program of free events designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence and encourage lifelong learning. Adult Learners Week is coordinated by Adult Learning…...
New Geelong hub prepares students for clean energy jobs
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (378+ words) GEELONG students will get hands-on experience with the technology driving the renewable energy sector through a new clean energy training facility at The Gordon. The Clean Energy Training Hub has opened at the TAFE’s East Geelong campus, providing secondary and…...
Regional schools lag despite millions in funding - Bellarine Times
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (556+ words) MORE than one in five government schools across the Geelong region have been rated in poor condition, with some falling behind their metropolitan counterparts despite millions of dollars in announced funding. A recent audit by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office examined…...
Surf Coast students get a money lesson
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (395+ words) PAUL Nelson loves talking about money and hopes his financial education sessions at Surf Coast Secondary College will inspire students to start doing the same. The uFinancial Torquay director and mortgage broker has been running the sessions with year 11 and…...
Regional schools lag despite millions in funding
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (556+ words) MORE than one in five government schools across the Geelong region have been rated in poor condition, with some falling behind their metropolitan counterparts despite millions of dollars in announced funding. A recent audit by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office examined…...
Cafs to deliver Australian-first early intervention program
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (257+ words) CAFS Ballarat is the first organisation in Australia to deliver the internationally recognised early intervention program, For Baby’s Sake. The program is funded through Respect Victoria’s Respect Ballarat initiative and is designed to support parents, strengthen relationships and create safer…...
Northern Rivers schools recognised for big phonics gains
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (333+ words) THREE Northern Rivers primary schools are among more than 60 across NSW being recognised for strong improvements in year 1 phonics results. Wyrallah Road Public School recorded one of the region’s standout gains, with the proportion of students meeting or exceeding expected…...
Mining history conference coming to Smythesdale
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (336+ words) SMYTHESDALE has been named the host town of the 30th annual Australasian Mining History Association (AMHA) Conference over 20 to 26 September. The event will bring historians, geologists and those with a passion for gold from throughout Australia to the township and wider…...
Dancing the night away in black tie
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (188+ words) LOCALS and visitors from further afield dressed in their glad rags to attend the 8th Annual Heathcote Community Black Tie Ball recently. Attendees enjoyed a three-course meal and a night of great music, dancing and socialising. “We had a fantastic night,…...