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Schools to benefit from funding
Two Bellarine Peninsula schools will share in more than $6.6 million through Round 7 of the Inclusive Schools Fund. Sensory play equipment, outdoor learning spaces…
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Crimes down on the Bellarine
Crime has decreased across the Bellarine Peninsula according to the latest data released by the Crime Statistics Agency. For the 12 months ending September 30,…
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Iggies celebrates VCE results
Saint Ignatius College has congratulated its Class of 2021 on their excellent VCE results. Despite the challenging two academic years, students have displayed resilience, determination…
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Tender announced for North Bellarine pool
City of Greater Geelong councillors have awarded Kane Constructions Pty Ltd the contract to construct stage 1 of the North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre,…
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Gambling engagement extended
The City of Greater Geelong has extended the community engagement period for its draft gambling harm minimisation policy. After receiving requests from several clubs and…
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New change rooms for tennis club
Leopold Tennis Club will benefit from a City of Greater Geelong pre-commitment of $720,000 towards the construction of a new pavilion with female friendly change…
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Charity to charity
The Bellarine Community Support Register has donated items from its recent Seniors Week Festival to a sister charity – Feed Me Bellarine. Feed Me Bellarine…
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Sewage leak as residents urged to minimise water use
Barwon Water is urging some residents to minimise their water use after a sewer main started leaking in Barwon Heads on the weekend. Sewage had…
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Operation Barwon begins
Operation Barwon has commenced for the summer and involves local Bellarine Police as well as Water Police and Victorian Fisheries Authority members. The operation will…
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Upgrades floated for boat ramp
Ocean Grove’s Barwon River boat ramp will receive a significant upgrade through an initiative with the state government and Better Boating Victoria. The pontoons will…
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Sails festival returns
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Festival of Sails will return to Geelong next month. Australia’s oldest sporting event and the biggest…
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Three major project tenders to be awarded
Construction of three major new community facilities could begin early in 2022, with the City of Greater Geelong council to consider awarding building contracts for…