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Geelong Writers The anonymous entries for Geelong Writers’ inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival have been read, assessed and deliberated upon by a panel of judges.…
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Snapshot of region
Explore the world through a new lens and witness the skills of the region’s photographers at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library. The library will host Geelong…
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Planting a greener Lara
People can help grow Lara and learn more about where they live with a Community Tree Planting Day this weekend. Lions Club of Lara will…
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Hundreds swarm city for Guy
Geelong Arts Centre was bustling with hundreds of Guy Sebastian fans getting ready to meet their musical icon during an Open Door Session. More than…
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Overdose deaths rise
There has been an increase in overdose deaths in Greater Geelong during the past decade, according to the Coroners Court of Victoria. The new Victorian…
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Squadron Commander Tony Wheal OAM – Air Force
For Retired Squadron Commander Tony Wheal, Vietnam Veterans Day is one of the most important days on the calendar. While not as big or well-publicised…
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Barwon Water employs new sewer tech
The region’s water management organisation has teamed with a monitoring solutions company to identify and address sewer overflows before they occur. Barwon Water and Australian…
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New research on textiles recycling
Deakin University is partnering with Samsara Eco to find sustainable solutions for previously unrecyclable plastics and textiles. The enviro-tech company is tapping into the university’s…
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Chief Petty Officer Peter Foote – Navy
Sailing and engineering have been a passion of Ocean Grove Vietnam veteran Peter Foote for over two decades of his life. The 76-year-old started his…
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Council receives centralised kinder registration funding
For the first time, families in the Geelong region will be able to access a scheme assisting families enrol their children in kindergarten. Victorian minister…
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Greater Geelong busiest in state
Greater Geelong was the busiest in the state for paramedics attending Code 1 cases from April to June, according to Ambulance Victoria (AV) response times.…
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Brigadier David Gilroy AM – Army
Retired Brigadier David Gilroy remembers the Vietnam War well. He did three tours and although Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was controversial, for Mr…
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