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No fees for storm damage debris disposal
Geelong council is making it easier for residents to dispose of green waste debris caused by the brief but damaging storm that hit Geelong last…
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Big works, big colours at Big Boom
A new exhibition by a local artist exploring the personal journey of the creator through light, colour and texture opens at Big Boom gallery space…
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All heart for golf classic
The annual Jeff Wall Classic was held at Queenscliff Golf Club on Friday February 16 to raise money for the Heart Foundation and Voice photographer…
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Save money on washing
Washing machine rebates are now available for residential customers through Barwon Water to help people be more water efficient and save money. Eligible customers can…
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Examining our relationship with water
Platform Arts has kicked off its 2024 season, launching its first themed program last weekend. CURRENTS, which opened on February 10 and runs till March…
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Alfa SUV off to a bright start
I’m over electric vehicles, monster utes and sleek SUVs. They all have their place – these days highly prominent – in the automotive pantheon, but…
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Grants aplenty for our region
At our first meeting in 2024, council last week awarded the latest round of its Community Grants program. A total of 31 projects, across the…
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Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-power with e-4orce
The term e-POWER is Nissan’s take on hybrids. In the case of X-Trail, it’s Nissan’s competitor for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, a car so popular…
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Convoy takes to the streets for ninth year
The streets will be full of blaring horns and massive trucks as Camp Quality’s Convoy Geelong returns for its ninth year. Close to 200 trucks…
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My Geelong with Alex Hamilton
Highton’s Alex Hamilton co-founded River’s Gift following the death of her firstborn son River, from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2011. She speaks with…
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Skate park feedback wanted
With the new St Leonards skate park now fully complete and open to the public, Geelong council is seeking community feedback on the upgraded facility.…
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New specialist home for four residents
Construction has started on a new specialist home for four Ocean Grove residents living with a disability. Residents Andy, Chris and Ian have lived in…