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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…
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Native vegetation returning
Threatened native vegetation is returning in greater numbers on the Bellarine Peninsula coast, thanks to ongoing regeneration work, City of Greater Geelong said. A new…
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PM’s support to first-home buyers
Prime minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal government will provide support to almost 5000 first home buyers under the Home Guarantee Scheme this year.…
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Hoodie season begins
The hooded plover’s breeding season has begun. The endangered bird lays its eggs in a ‘scrape’ on the beach, usually just above the high tide…
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Positive outlook for water storages
Water restrictions likely won’t be needed in the region over the summer, with water storages in good shape for the short term according to Barwon…
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MP to talk scamming
Corangamite MP Libby Coker will host a public meeting next week to combat scams, which are becoming more prevalent in the region and costing Australians…
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Skate park safety upgrade
The City of Greater Geelong and state government marked the completion of the first stage of upgrades at the Waurn Ponds Skate Park this week.…
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A sports day for all
People living with disability and their families have been encouraged to learn about accessible sports in the region at an inclusive community sports day next…
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Barwon Coast to take over Breamlea campground
Barwon Coast Committee of Management will take over the running of the Breamlea Holiday Park next year. The City of Greater Geelong has been working…
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