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Port development rejected by VCAT
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has again knocked back plans for a multi-level residential and retail development in Portarlington. It was the second…
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Seasonal bird protection measures come into effect
The City of Greater Geelong is calling on the community to be mindful of seasonal dog regulations during the breeding season of beach-nesting birds such…
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Premier Dan resigns
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s premier after almost a decade in the top job. Mr Andrews will step down as the state’s leader and…
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Fire services ready for bushfire season
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and partners in the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and local government have been busy preparing for…
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First turbine blades dock at Geelong
The first giant wind turbine blades destined for the Rokewood wind farm arrived at the Port of Geelong last week. The shipment is the first…
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Barwon Water’s new managing director
Shaun Cumming has been appointed as the new managing director of Barwon Water after an extensive recruitment process. Chair Jo Plummer announced on Wednesday, September…
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From the Archives
1 year ago September 23 to October 6, 2022 Wallington Recreation Reserve will get a $3 million facelift if the Liberal Party wins the November…
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Exciting time to join council
It’s an exciting time to join the council. With a new chief executive, Ali Wastie, and two other women councillors joining this year, there is…
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Hanging Rock proves bountiful for birds
I had a lovely outing to Hanging Rock near Woodend. There were many crimson rosellas, pied currawongs, brown thornbills, white-naped honeyeaters, laughing kookaburras and white-plumed…
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Mid-sized SUV making an impact
The MG HS +EV is a mid-sized SUV from the Chinese manufacturer that is making such an impact on the Australian market. The name can…
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Out & about
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp caught up with locals and visitors who were making the most of the extended warm spell at Ocean Grove main beach…
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Shop local
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at The Terrace in Ocean Grove this week to see how visitors and locals were spending the start of the…














