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A celebration of our aquatic environment
Local environmental community groups the Deakin Ecological Collective and 3220 Beach Patrol have invited the public to join them for a fun and educational event…
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A true pillar of the community
Highton’s Anne Parton was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women last year for her community service and volunteer work. With nominations for 2024…
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Making museums more accessible for everyone
The National Wool Museum is celebrating the Australian Deaf community’s history, culture and language this Auslan Day. The museum will host a free community day…
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Trek returns for ninth year
The Surf Coast Trek is back in the Geelong region to celebrate its ninth year of bringing together fitness and fundraising. The event on April…
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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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