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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…
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Backflip on house tax
The state government has dumped a plan that would have seen new housing developments in Geelong taxed to fund social housing. Treasurer Tim Pallas announced…
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Lions commit to Pyramid project
Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike attended the Lions Club of Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove meeting last night and provided an update on the progress…
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Genaya elected Junior Mayor
Bellarine Ward’s Genaya Rowbottom has been elected Greater Geelong’s 2022 Junior Mayor. Six Youth Council members put themselves forward for a leadership position, and Genaya,…
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Free pooch sessions
To celebrate the launch of the You and Your Dog Sharing our Shores – Dog Training Video Series, Barwon Coast is holding a free community…
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Helping birds of prey
Bellarine Landcare Group (BLG) is holding a birds of prey live display to increase awareness of the new quick-kill rat and mouse baits pose. This…
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Out and about
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ocean Grove main beach on a cool Tuesday to see what locals and visitors were up to.
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Award winners toast their success
Geelong business leaders gathered at Provence Wines on Thursday 17 February for a cocktail reception to celebrate the 2021 Geelong Business Excellence Awards winners and…
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Music, sweet music
The return of live music to the Bellarine and broader region after various lockdowns has been thrilling to say the least. The strum of guitars,…
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In brief
Fair postponed Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School’s Earth Fest has been postponed until April. Originally scheduled for Friday February 18, the fair…
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New development tax to fund social housing
New housing developments in Greater Geelong will soon be taxed under a state government plan to boost funding for social housing. The state government last…
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Kingfisher sighting a highlight in Bermagui
I’ve been holidaying in Bermagui for the past week or so, so I have no idea about any bird sightings on the Bellarine Peninsula. I…
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