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Highton through to prelim
It was semi-final week for 10 of the 15 sections in Tennis Geelong’s Senior Pennant and competition was fierce across all sections. Despite a win…
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Beans release long-awaited album
Geelong psych-rock five-piece Beans has just released their new album, but it’s been a much different (and longer) journey than those of their previous releases.…
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A celebration of all things Ford
Geelong’s Eastern Park roars to life this weekend with the highly anticipated 33rd Annual All Ford Day on Sunday, March 17. With around 1500 cars…
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Helping the community warms Diana’s heart
Highton’s Diana Taylor received the 2023 Frank Costa Leadership Award close to two months after being honoured with a Member of the Order of Australia…
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Quartet to help power Vic
Four Geelong recruits are among the 46 apprentices and trainees who will learn the skills to help keep the power network safe and reliable for…
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Water bottles for Preps
Barwon Water is providing refillable water bottles to Prep students starting their school journeys. Hamlyn Banks Primary School principal Nigel Holloway welcomed the initiative and…
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‘Petrol Heads Unite’ for Superboats 2024
Boats will be speeding through Geelong this weekend as Offshore Superboat Championships make a splash in Corio Bay. Competitive racing across multiple classes, including open…
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Promoting positive climate action at Torquay festival
A free one-day festival is coming to Torquay to unite the community and promote positive climate action. One Planet Festival Surf Coast will feature many…
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Deposit bailout cash after collapse
Dozens of Victorians, including customers in greater Geelong, left in the lurch by the collapse of South Melbourne builder Montego Homes will be bailed out…
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Stadium ready for first bounce
Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium is ready for the first bounce on Saturday night with the new Joel Selwood Stand completed. The state government’s $142 million stadium…
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‘It is okay not to be okay’: This Man’s Worth comes to Queenscliff
This Man’s Worth is coming to Queenscliff to raise suicide awareness and the effects it has on families left behind. Masonic Hall on 60 Learmonth…
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Festival held in scorching weather
Geelong’s Wooden Boat Festival was held in sweltering conditions on Saturday March 9, but Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there.