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Request a tree now
Geelong council has invited residents to request new trees to be planted on their nature strip or at a nearby reserve as part of the…
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New dementia care program launches
Barwon Health will now offer specialised residential care as part of a new aged care dementia service. The new service at Blakiston Lodge at the…
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Bowling club and Rotary unite for recycling
Last year local pharmacies and Rotary trialled recycle bins for the disposal of medicine blister packs. Ocean Grove Terrace Pharmacy was involved in the trial…
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Teagan Mitchell to run for council
Armstrong Creek’s Teagan Mitchell will run for a position on the City of Greater Geelong council during local government elections in October. Ms Mitchell has…
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Indigenous round launched
AFL Barwon’s Indigenous Round was launched at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre this week. Club representatives received education from Uncle Vince Ross and heard from Yalanda…
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Tackling road safety
Road safety is an issue that affects all of us. It is a matter to be taken seriously by all levels of government, as well…
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Futuristic Staria a header-turner
The Hyundai Staria people mover and Staria Load commercial van arrived here in mid-2021 to replace the previous iMax and iLoad vehicles. Both come with…
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National week drives change in road users
A Barwon South West charity has been recognised for contributing to road safety as National Road Safety Week (NRSW) occurs nationwide. Amber Community received $3000…
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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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