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Bellarine blasted by storm
Wild weather wreaked havoc on the Bellarine Peninsula last weekend. Storm damage was widely reported with Barwon Heads Road closed from Friday morning to Sunday…
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Floodgates opened
Thompson Creek estuary was artificially opened last week to alleviate flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall. Surf Coast Shire Council managed the estuary opening at…
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Be aware of ducklings
RSPCA Victoria, BirdLife Australia and Wildlife Victoria are encouraging the community to be on the lookout for ducklings who have been separated from their parents…
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Car impounded as part of Operation Compass
Police officers from the state highway patrol unit have impounded a vehicle after it was allegedly caught speeding more than 50 kilometres per hour over…
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Pedal power for the climate
A group of Northern Bellarine cyclists are riding ‘alongside’ a British teenager to support her quest for climate change awareness. The Bellarine Belles meet every…
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Fundraising for a MND cure
Chris Hall has raised more than $40,000 for research into a cure for motor neurone disease. The Leopold resident talks to Ash Bolt about his…
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My Geelong
With Christmas not too far away, Elf Squad Inc. founder Stephanie Beitzel is busy ensuring children across Geelong have presents under the tree. She spoke…
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We will remember them
With restrictions easing this week, the Torquay RSL has ramped up its preparation for Remembrance Day. This year the community will be able to attend…
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Let pets come to work: MP
A Geelong-based MP has called on the state government to promote pet-friendly workplaces as workers begin to return to the office after 18 months of…
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Street music to hit the Bellarine
Live music, circus theatre, puppet shows, and other roving performers will entertain shopping and dining precincts across Greater Geelong, including three Bellarine Peninsula locations, for…
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Police to be out in force
Local police are expecting a big weekend on the roads as thousands of Melbourne residents flood to the Bellarine Peninsulafor the Melbourne Cup long weekend…
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Thousands without electricity
Nearly 8500 households in Ocean Grove and 2500 in Barwon Heads have been without electricity since this morning. After last night’s wild storms, Powercor said…
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