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Deakin O-Week
Deakin University welcomed hundreds of commencing students to its Waterfront campus as Orientation Week kicked off this week. Geelong Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there…
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Zonta celebrates International Women’s Day
The Geelong branch of women’s rights advocacy organisation Zonta International held a special dinner to celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day next week. The event,…
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New multi-faith facility open in Geelong
A new multi-faith space is now open to the Geelong community to celebrate life, love, reflection and public activities. Geelong Cemeteries Trust unveiled the new…
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Council finances struggling ahead of Games
Greater Geelong council’s latest financial report shows it is not in a financial position to deliver its expected contributions to the 2026 Commonwealth Games. At…
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Students ‘excited’ and ‘keen’
Deakin University has made a triumphant return to business as usual this week, welcoming domestic and international students to its 2023 Orientation Week. Deakin’s O-Week…
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Victoria 2026 HQ officially opened
Planning is now in full swing at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games global headquarters in the Deakin Waterfront precinct. Local MPs Christina Couzens and Darren…
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Chamber holds first After 5 event for the year
With a fantastic view over the roofs of Geelong, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce’s first After 5 networking event of the year was a great…
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Join in on the indoor bowls fun
Prospective indoor bowlers are encouraged to attend Ocean Grove Senior Citizens on Tuesdays and Fridays for a game. At the Fridays beginners session, volunteer instructors…
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New multi-faith facility open in Geelong
A new multi-faith space is now open to the Geelong community to celebrate life, love, reflection and public activities. Geelong Cemeteries Trust unveiled the new…
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Air quality third-worst in Australia
Geelong residents indirectly ‘smoke’ 89 cigarettes a year through air pollution a study has found. The study, done by HouseFresh, reviewed data on average PM2.5…
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Surf lifesaving comp a success
A large crowd gathered to watch the 2023 Victorian Senior Lifesaving Championships at Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday February 25 and Voice photographer Ivan…
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Man rescued by water police
Water Police Squad rescued a 68-year-old man who fell overboard from his boat at Indented Head today. Police were called after reports a tinnie was…