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New councillor seeks to be a voice for community
Newly-elected Windermere Ward representative Councillor Sarah Hathway will replace former councillor Kylie Grzybek. She spoke to Matt Hewson about what she hopes to achieve over…
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Artists selected to beautify NBN boxes
Eight First Nations artists will adorn seven NBN boxes with art celebrating the culture of indigenous Australians by the end of this year. The successful…
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Barwon Heads Road Upgrade completed early
The Barwon Heads Road Upgrade has been completed six months ahead of schedule, delivering drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safer and more reliable travel. Stage one…
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Arts Trail launches Taster Show
Ceramicist Lauren McQuade has joined the lineup of artists presenting their works at the Surf Coast Arts Trail Taster Show this weekend. The Bellbrae artist…
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Grace is the Renegades Recruit
Geelong and Armstrong Creek cricketer Grace Jones will train with the Melbourne Renegades WBBL squad after winning The Recruit this week. The 18-year-old leg-spinner won…
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Cats grilled by eager students
Geelong Cats Mitch Duncan, Sam De Koning and Mark Blicavs weren’t too sure what they were in for when they found themselves in front of…
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Win big with Geelong Arts Centre
The Geelong Arts Centre is celebrating its grand opening with a golden ticket giveaway – the biggest giveaway in the centre’s history. One lucky winner…
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Gobota – take care of our elders
‘Gobata’ means ‘take care’ in the Wadawurrung language and it’s there for all to see along the Surf Coast Highway. Gobota is the NAIDOC Week…
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State of Origin goes off
Ocean Grove Cobras hosted Glebe Greyhounds in their annual State of Origin weekend for River’s Gift. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Collendina Reserve to…
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Wadawurrung art accompanies road users
Motorists travelling along the Barwon Heads Road at Marshall will notice Wadawurrung cultural heritage art and design on their journey. Wadawurrung contributions feature prominently around…
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100,000 trees planted for local koalas
A Geelong-based koala conservation organisation has planted its 100,000th tree beside a creek in Teesdale. Koala Clancy Foundation president Janine Duffy said that it’s a…
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Community award winners named
Five 2023 Wathaurong Community NAIDOC Awards winners were announced at the Flag Raising and Community Day held at Wathaurong Aboriginal co-operative on Monday July 3.…