News
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Snapper Classic focuses on sustainability
The region’s premier fishing event kicks off this weekend, with the Geelong and Bellarine Snapper Classic fishing competition running from Friday, November 4 to Sunday,…
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Labor promises Wallington upgrade
Candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant has promised a $2.1 million upgrade to Wallington Primary School if Labor retains power in the state election. The main…
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Shared space feedback wanted
Council wants to ensure we’re providing access to spaces and services where people need them the most. In recent years, we’ve sought to place more…
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Out and about
Encompass Homestart held a teddy bears picnic at its Whittington hub on Wednesday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp joined in on the fun.
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Suzuki gets a grip with S-Cross
In pre-politically correct times ‘The man in the street’ was a term used to describe the ordinary male (person). In 2006 I was in Japan…
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Safe refuge for women and kids
The Barwon region has a new Women’s Family Violence Refuge the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre) announced this week. The purpose-built…
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Cottage fate still unknown
The City of Greater Geelong will ask the state government to fund the reconstruction of McAteer’s Bluestone Cottage if it adopts option three of an…
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From addict to senior Australian of the Year nominee
Rob Lytzki has been nominated for this year’s Victorian Senior Australian of the Year for his work with drug and alcohol rehabilitation. He speaks to…
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Thousands to flock to art trails
Art studios, collectives and galleries will throw open their doors this weekend for what is expected to be the biggest Bellarine Arts Trail event yet.…
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Ring the bells
Have you ever wanted to ring a belltower in a church? St Paul’s Anglican Church Geelong is holding an open day where volunteers will show…
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Winners crowned at GBEA awards
Businesses across Greater Geelong have been honoured at a gala ceremony. The Geelong Business Excellence Awards were held tonight at GMHBA Stadium with Custom Neon…
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Cops to target licensed venues
Licensed venues on the Surf Coast will face increased police presence in a bid to reduce road trauma associated with impaired driving. Highway Patrol officers…