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Epworth nurses stop work
Epworth Medical Imaging nurses stopped work for four hours in Geelong from 9am on Thursday June 5 to protest for a lead apron allowance and…
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Compost helps Geelong’s green spaces
Nutrient-rich compost is being used in parks across Greater Geelong, not only enhancing soil health but also improving water retention, effectively drought-proofing these green spaces.…
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G21 over in all but name?
Geelong Regional Alliance, or G21, has effectively disbanded, announcing this week the end of its current operating model. While G21 will retain its brand and…
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World Environment Day actions
The Greater Geelong community can help protect their waterways and create healthy land following World Environment Day. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) issued a list…
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Drought concessions not enough
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has welcomed the state government’s announcement that farmers in the region will pay a reduced Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)…
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QMF releases first artist announcement
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) has announced the first raft of artists featured at the 2025 instalment of the Bellarine festival. The festival, running from November…
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Big Freeze sliders do it for MND
It was another successful Big Freeze Geelong on Sunday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park to capture all the sliders.
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Help Geelong’s cats and dogs find shelter
Winter can be cruel for Geelong’s vulnerable cats and dogs, but a local not-for-profit animal welfare organisation is giving community members the chance to help.…
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Support mental health in Geelong
Geelong community members can support local mental health services while improving their own physical and mental health this June. The Push-Up challenge, which takes place…
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Gas terminal gets the go ahead
A controversial gas terminal project has been given the green light to move forward. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny released her assessment of the Environmental…
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Growing the borough
Borough of Queenscliffe will further protect the environment and address climate change issues through its adopted Vegetation Management policy. Councillors unanimously accepted the policy during…
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Felting down the rabbit hole
Take a leap down the rabbit hole and wonder through an Alice in Wonderland-inspired felt and fibre exhibition in Drysdale. SpringDale Felt and Textile Artists…