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Friends of the Bluff celebrates 30 years
Friends of the Bluff (FoB) is celebrating 30 years of environmental management and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. FoB is an environmental group that…
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Science comes to the pub
Everybody knows the world’s problems are often solved over a pint, but this week the experts who are grappling with some of science’s most interesting…
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State budget ‘disappointing’ for Geelong
There were slim pickings in the state budget for the Geelong region this week. The Allan government’s Helping Families theme looked to recognise the cost-of-living…
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Fascinating story of loyalty, patriotism and contribution
Dr Dzavid Haveric is Adjunct Research Fellow at Charles Sturt University, Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and a leading expert on the history of…
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Remove spikes for pelican safety
Pelican activists are calling for removing potentially harmful metal spikes on top of lamp posts in St Leonards and Indented Head. Residents have raised concerns…
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Geelong researchers make worldwide discovery
Geelong researchers have made a worldwide advance in helping diagnose Whipple’s disease with a new and simpler method. Research conducted by the Australian Rickettsial Reference…
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Out & about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was out and about at the Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove footy and netball games at Queens Park in Highton on…
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Pausing through Brian’s lens
Acclaimed photographer Brian Ellwood is taking his latest exhibition to Drysdale. Mr Ellwood’s ‘Moments of Pause’ opened on May 8 and will run for eight…
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The good and bad for Geelong in state budget
It was slim pickings in the state budget for the Geelong region following its release today. The Allan government’s Helping Families theme looked to recognise…
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Code 1 cases high in Geelong region
Barwon South West region is one of the busiest local government areas (LGA) in the state for paramedics, according to recent Ambulance Victoria (AV) data.…
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Preparing for mass casualty events
Emergency services came together at a Bellarine Peninsula ferry terminal to undertake a simulated mass causality incident and remain prepared if something happened. Over 15…
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Man drowns at Torquay Beach
A 60-year-old man has drowned at a Torquay beach over the weekend, despite efforts from the community and emergency services to save him. Paramedics were…
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