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2 years ago

December 17 to 30, 2021

Parks Victoria has agreed to extend the public consultation deadline for proposed upgrades to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve after complaints that the initial process was too short.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio opened consultation for $245,000 of upgrades to the main entrance, car park and toilets at the reserve, with a deadline of December 30.

4 years ago

December 18, 2019, to January 14, 2020

Some Ocean Grove residents are concerned that they won’t be able to foot the bill of City of Greater Geelong’s proposed footpath network.

The details of the Principal Pedestrian Network are yet to be finalised, however Council expects that affected property owners will need to help pay for some it.

6 years ago

December 20, 2017, to January 2, 2018

Barwon Heads has been named in the top 10 areas of regional Victoria in which a home burglary will occur.

The postcode of 3227, which also incorporates Breamlea and Connewarre, was ranked 10th on the RACV’s list.

8 years ago

December 23, 2015, to January 5, 2016

The streetscape of The Terrace could change dramatically in the coming year, with an application submitted to council for a permit for a four-storey motel.

Last Friday was the deadline for submissions and objections to the council, and so far there have been only three objections.

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