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Auto style leader goes electric
Our road test car this week is a Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin, which was particularly interesting as our family car is a Volvo XC40 T4…
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$50,000 for miniature railway study
The City of Greater Geelong has given the green light to a feasibility study into a heritage themed miniature railway in Geelong’s northern suburbs. The…
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Warning over mosquito-borne disease
Victorians have been warned to protect themselves against mosquito bites following possible cases of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) The Victorian government said evidence of the…
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Lions partners with genU
Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads has announced that it is partnering with genU in the construction of community disability accommodation in Ocean Grove.…
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Film to showcase Surf Coast women
A Paralympian, pro fighter, apprentice electrician and a pair of environmental pioneers will spread the message this International Women’s Day on how the Surf Coast…
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Ukrainian community feeling helpless
Helplessness is the major feeling within Geelong’s Ukrainian community as it fears for the safety of friends and family in Ukraine. Association of Ukrainians in…
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Youth mental health service open in Ocean Grove
Young people across the Bellarine will now have easier access to mental health services with the official opening of a new headspace satellite in Ocean…
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Foo Fighters fans urged to plan trip ahead
Bellarine Peninsula fans heading to GMHBA Stadium tonight to see the Foo Fighters have been encouraged to plan their trip ahead. The City of Greater…
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$3.2 million CFA building for St Leonards
St Leonards could have a new volunteer CFA station after the state government lodged a planning application with the City of Greater Geelong to build…
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Future focus for film festival
It was a successful return for the North Bellarine Film Festival last weekend, with a greater focus on short films. The festival was originally scheduled…
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Stories of abuse shared
A Portarlington artist’s work to share victim-survivors stories of violence against women is on display at the Geelong Library. Amanda Firenze starting collecting stories of…
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Taking a dip for climate change
It’s not unusual for a group of local women to gather for a dawn swim at Ocean Grove main beach. The self-named Salty Dogs swim…