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Large stockpiles equal large fines
A Moolap recycling company has been fined after failing to notify the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) when stockpiles of soft plastic waste exceeded size limits.…
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Duck season continues despite backlash
A Valentine’s Day announcement of the 2025 duck shooting season has flown over the heads of Geelong wildlife rescuers. The state government announced the terms…
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Council invites input on upcoming budget
Geelong council has begun its community engagement process ahead of the preparation of its budget for the next financial year. Community members can share their…
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Bail laws stoush continues
Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur has launched an attack on local Labor MPs after the Victorian LNP’s proposed bail law reforms bill was defeated…
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Pets ahoy at National Wool Museum
The National Wool Museum has put out the call for locals to submit photos of their salty sea dogs and water-loving cats. The museum will…
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G21 to Canberra: ‘major investment’ required
Geelong Region Alliance (G21) members have united to present the region’s most pressing priorities to federal politicians ahead of the upcoming election. On Tuesday (February…
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Bringing untold stories to the fore
Geelong actor and creative producer Laura Jane Turner stars in new show Our Monster’s Name is Jerry at Theatre Works in St Kilda this month.…
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‘He fought for all of us’; remembering Troy Selwood
Troy Selwood has been remembered for his ‘laughter, light and love’ during a memorial service at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium. Family, friends, football figures and students…
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Running against the sunset
Nearly 2000 runners took over Portarlington and St Leonards during the the Flying Brick Sunset Run’s 21km half-marathon, 10km run and 4km Bully Buster races.…
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Fans gather for Super Bowl
NFL fans across Geelong showed their team colours and support at The Sporting Globe Bar and Grill for the Super Bowl. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp…
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Radios for Queenscliff Coast Guard
The Queenscliff Coast Guard will get new digital radios to improve communications on the water as part of a state government roll out. The more…
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Paramedics busy across region
Barwon South West paramedics are attending more Code 1 cases across the region while recording improved response times over three months. The Queenscliffe local government…