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Weeding away a pest
A breezy, showery day was not enough to deter a dozen hardy weed pullers. The group removed nine large bags of Euphorbia terracina from the…
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Coker slams bank closure
Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker has called on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to reconsider closing its Drysdale branch, slamming the decision as…
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Two more EV ports for Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong has secured a grant to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at two of its depots. Two dual port…
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New MPU for Geelong
Geelong will receive a new Mobile Policing Unit (MPU) that police say will be integral in helping police tackle crime hotspots, manage critical incidents, and…
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Race secured until 2025
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will remain in Geelong and on the Surf Coast for at least the next three years. Minister for…
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Arts Trail turns 10
Local printmakers, glass, ceramic, textile and watercolour artists are excited to showcase their talents at this weekend’s Surf Coast Arts Trail. Anglesea Art House will…
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Big shoes to fill
Alison Marchant will contest November’s state election after being preselected as Labor’s replacement for the retiring Lisa Neville. Ms Marchant is a Leopold resident and…
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Mark wins popular writing comp
Mark Towse is the latest winner of the Bellarine Writing Competition. Mark won $200 for his entry and goes into the grand final for the…
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BCH offering free mental health workshops
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) will hold a series of free mental health and wellbeing group workshops for adults on the Bellarine. In addition to running…
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Happy Huskies receives $10k grant
Happy Huskies Victoria co-director and rescue coordinator Jocelyn Peucker couldn’t be happier about the state government’s announcement of almost $10,000 in funding for the not-for-profit…
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Update needed for Suzuki Vitara
CAPTION: Vitara has been overtaken by its Chinese competitors. The Suzuki Vitara is a car crying out for an update. The design of the five-seat…
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Out & about
It wasn’t much of a day for being outdoors but some hardy souls braved the elements to watch Ocean Grove do battle with Modewarre in…