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Surf lifesavers recognised
Bellarine and Surf Coast surf lifesavers have been recognised at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Valuing Volunteers Event, held during Volunteering Australia’s National Volunteer Week. Victorian…
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Little love for Geelong in state budget
The Andrews government delivered its 2023-24 budget this week with few pleasant surprises for the Geelong region. Funding remained in place for many projects and…
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In case of emergency
Council has a number of priorities, but ultimately they all come back to care. Care for our people, and our environment. Care for those who…
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Out & about
Probus Club of Geelong Central held its 30th anniversary at Barwon Edge Boathouse on Thursday May 18. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture…
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Isuzu Ute MU-X is big and bold
Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a large 4WD from a Japanese company that has a long history of producing hard working vehicles. Indeed, Isuzu has a…
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My Place with Bob Brackin
Bob Brackin is the Torquay Returned and Services League (RSL) president and enjoys using his retirement to help the community along with veterans and their…
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MP hits back at pool flak
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has struck back at criticism over plans to remove two swimming pools from the Armstrong Creek Commonwealth Games aquatic facility.…
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Emily’s sustainable fashion
Geelong fashion designer Emily Jane Rastas has been shortlisted for the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023. She talks with Jena Carr about her…
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Council silences library funding questions
Extraordinary scenes erupted at Geelong council’s meeting on Tuesday night after Mayor Trent Sullivan refused to hear questions concerning the ongoing libraries furore. After the…
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Students showcase musical talents
Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) has celebrated the achievements of Borough students with a musical performance. The Queenscliff Town Hall hosted grade five and six students…
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New chapter for Bellarine author
A Clifton Springs author has released his first book tackling the effects of technology on society. The Silent Society by Rich Larsen was released on…
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Rec in the Park comes to Geelong
Geelong’s Reconciliation in the Park celebrates bringing together the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-First Nations communities during National Reconciliation Week. Geelong One Fire Reconciliation…