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Surfing museum amped for 30 years
Torquay’s Australian National Surfing Museum (ANSM) celebrates 30 years with a new logo and displays. ANSM’s birthday events will include Melbourne Design Week panel discussions…
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New NBN cabinets unveiled
Nine more National Broadband Network (NBN) utility cabinets now display the work of ten First Nations artists. The nine cabinets join the seven completed last…
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Wetlands closed to duck hunters
Lake Connewarre and Lake Murdeduke State Game Reserve has been closed to duck hunting three days before the season begins to protect the threatened orange-bellied…
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Electrofishing surveys in the Barwon
An environmental monitoring program will use electrofishing procedures to collect data on the Barwon River to assist with assessing its health and guiding future management…
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Big Freeze event moved
The region’s third annual Big Freeze event is on the move. After two successful years at Drysdale, the Big Freeze is set to be held…
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Celtic festival: ‘it’s going to be big’
The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) is gearing up for a special edition this year, celebrating its 20th year in Portarlington. Held over the King’s…
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More people spending money across the region
Tourism is “booming” in Geelong and the Bellarine, with more people spending money across the region and its events, according to recent data. Results published…
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FMOs strike for better pay
Geelong ambulance fleet maintenance officers (FMOs) have walked off the job in a “historic first” for better pay and recognition. FMOs from Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo,…
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Milestone on St Leonards boat ramp
The St Leonards boat ramp upgrade has reached its latest project milestone, with a contractor appointed for the opening stage of works. Construction is expected…
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ABA celebrates 60 years
The Greater Geelong branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) will help celebrate the organisation’s 60th anniversary this year. ABA founder Dr Mary Paton AM…
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Tolliday units officially open
Some older residents on the Bellarine Peninsula will benefit from a 16-unit affordable housing complex in Point Lonsdale. Bellarine Community Health (BCH) recently joined with…
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Hypnos by Lewis
An Ocean Grove family will soon perform Hypnos in their hometown following the neo-classical album’s successful launch in March. Musician, recording artist and producer Simon…