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Jenny wins first writing comp entry
There were 15 entries for our first competition this year. Although this number was a bit disappointing, the quality of all entries was of a…
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A feast for the lorikeets
I have two persimmon trees in my garden that have been full of fruit. I picked half the fruit that I could reach and left…
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Lexus Luxury lives up to name
Effectively an upmarket version of the Toyota LandCruiser, the Lexus LX large premium SUV has been around since the mid-1990s. The latest (fourth generation) LX…
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School ‘buzzing with attendees’ for IWD
A Drysdale catholic secondary school has welcomed a star in women’s sports during its International Women’s Day (IWD) events. Saint Ignatius College Geelong’s IWD event…
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Events galore on the Bellarine
The range of events held in our region is considerable. Whether it be major festivals that draw people from across the world or smaller, hyperlocal…
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Pointy end for summer tennis
Tennis Geelong’s Senior Pennant is getting to the pointy end of the season with all teams this week fighting for a spot in next week’s…
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Snapper are biting back
Snapper have come back onto the chew this week with some nice reports coming from the outer harbour with anglers putting in some hard work…
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Couta Boats back after cancellation
Queenscliff and Sorento Couta Boats will set sail ‘Around Mud Island’ this Saturday following a previous event cancellation due to hot weather. The Queenscliff Couta…
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Brooke fires up for Championships
Brooke Woodhart joined Mannerim Fire Brigade as a junior in 2011 at the age of 13. She then joined Portarlington Fire Brigade alongside her mum,…
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Many athletes take to Geelong’s waterfront
New and returning athletes will race along Geelong’s waterfront this weekend for Ironman 70.3. More than 1600 athletes will participate in a 1.9km swim, 90km…
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Local badminton star goes to worlds
Former Ocean Grove Badminton Club player Jacob Scheuler has been selected to represent Australia at the badminton men’s world championships in China next month. He…
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Walking for refugee awareness
Queenscliff community members will walk four kilometres to raise awareness of refugees stuck in limbo. Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) will start and finish…