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Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday May 24, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Annmarie Kelly. ■ 0419-463 306 Waurn Ponds Combined…
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Embracing Africa
Bantu African Fest is coming to Geelong to immerse the community in southern and western Africa’s culture, food, music, and dance. Geelong African organisation Bantu…
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Get a taste of Geelong
Tastes of Greater Geelong is back for its 14th year to celebrate the best of the region’s culinary creativity, kicking off with a winter wonderland.…
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Playing through the grief
Point Lonsdale musician, artist and disability advocate Bree-Arne Manley was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago. She speaks with Jena Carr about her experience…
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Sliders ready to take the plunge
Geelong’s Big Freeze is only a week away. Inspired by Neale Daniher’s MCG Big Freeze, the Geelong version raised more than $140,000 for Motor Neurone…
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Reconciliation returns to Johnstone Park
Reconciliation is returning to Geelong’s Johnstone Park for a day of community and reflection with First Nations music, food and activities. Reconciliation in the Park…
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Geelong leaders unenthusiastic about budget
The chief executives of Committee for Geelong, Geelong Chamber of Commerce and Geelong Region Alliance (G21) shared their thoughts about treasurer Jaclyn Symes’ budget this…
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Paws for a cause
Hundreds of wagging tails will take over Geelong’s Eastern Park Ovals for one last lap to raise money to help end animal cruelty. RSPCA will…
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Children’s Week grants open
Community organisations, charities and schools can now apply for grants to get involved with this year’s Children’s Week. The City of Greater Geelong has invited…
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Suppot for SES volunteers
Geelong and the Bellarine wore orange on Wednesday to support emergency service volunteers who give up their time to help their communities. State Emergency Service’s…
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Barwon Coast thanks volunteers
As part of National Volunteer Week, Barwon Coast hosted a celebration on May 20, to recognise the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. The annual event…
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Three cheers for volunteers
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Whether it’s driving clients around the Bellarine to activities or for shopping, assisting…