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Government grants to help arts and history
Four local organisations have benefited from $350,000 in state government grants to support community, arts and local history organisations. Minister for Government Services Danny Pearson…
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Council seeks feedback on dogs in public places policy
City of Greater Geelong Council is asking for community engagement on dog control orders on council-managed land. The council’s Dogs in Public Places Policy outlines…
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Coaches replacing trains on Geelong line
Coaches are replacing some Geelong Line trains between Lara and Waurn Ponds, due to a damaged boom gate at the Station Street level crossing in…
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FNQ artist wins Geelong prize
Far North Queensland-based artist Naomi Hobson has been awarded the 2022 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize for her painting ‘Sand dunes on the coast’. Ms Hobson…
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Karen’s Diner heading to town
A hugely successful restaurant chain where wait staff are intentionally rude to customers is headed to Geelong. According to its website, Karen’s Diner is opening…
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House fire in Drysdale
There is a house fire at James Court in Drysdale. Vic Emergency said smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities. Wind is pushing…
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COVID-19 impacting taxes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is anticipating that COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions reported by taxpayers this tax time. “We know…
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Salvos need your winter woolies
Salvos Stores are encouraging the public to dig deep into wardrobes and linen closets for warm items to donate to ensure their stores are kept…
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Insurance refund ‘comes at right time’
A disability pensioner has been refunded more than $3700 by his insurance company after he told of feeling trapped by his funeral insurance plan. David…
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Road upgrades taking shape
The new nine-metre-high bridge over rail at Marshall on Barwon Heads Road is taking shape with concrete supports including columns and walls completed in recent…
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Brandon takes on the world
Geelong has a potential world champion knocking down the door of the darts world. Brandon Weening, 23, is set to take on the world after…
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Bee-ing wary of varroa mite
While there’s anxiety brewing among local beekeepers after the detection of a potentially industry-devastating parasite in New South Wales, John Edmonds of Geelong’s Edmonds Honey…
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