News
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Library faces closure…again
Five years after people power saved the Barwon Heads Library from permanent closure, the battle is on again. The library was slated for closure, along…
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Plenty of good fishing despite the weather
The past week we have unfortunately been dealt some very testing weather to shoot out for a fish, but with small windows and keen anglers…
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Surf Coast celebrates volunteers
Surf Coast Shire Council is celebrating community volunteers ahead of National Volunteers Week. Councillor Adrian Schonfelder said council would acknowledge the contributions of community members…
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Out & About
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp visited Eastern Beach on Wednesday to catch up with families and friends enjoying the mild autumn morning on the bay.
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Advocate for Barwon Estuary Walk
An Ocean Grove citizen has raised concerns about the future of the Barwon Estuary Walk ahead of significant community engagement programs. Warren Chapman said he…
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More funding for Geelong roads
Geelong will get more funding to improve its local roads thanks to the federal government. The City of Greater Geelong Council will receive close to…
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Grants help community thrive
Local organisation supporting people experiencing life-inhibiting crises such as food insecurity or homelessness have shared in $420,000 in grans from the Give Where You Live…
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A life full of meaning
Les Cropley has worked hard both in his career and in his role as Lions Club member. Matt Hewson sat down with Les ahead of…
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Nobody’s Fool Theatre says no means no
When 19-year-old Mahlee, a member of Geelong’s Nobody’s Fool Theatre, first heard Grace Tame’s famous Australian of the Year acceptance speech in 2021 she realised…
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Totems colour the Bellarine
New colourful hand-crafted totems have popped up around the Bellarine thanks to a project helping improve the well-being of people with a disability or illness.…
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Queenscliff opposes speed change
The Queenscliff community opposes the Borough of Queenscliffe’s goal to become the first 30-kilometre-an-hour municipality. The borough identified a proposed reduced speed limit trial within…
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Estia celebrates Mother’s Day
Estia Health Grovedale celebrated Mother’s Day this week with a lovely pink high tea and many smiling faces. Client relations manager Gabby Porter-Ryan said the…