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Christmas crafts, but make it sustainable
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just have…
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Time to hit the road
It’s a great time of year to explore our own backyard and take the family on the road trip of a lifetime during the break,…
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Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
Boxing Day is often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can be an overwhelming experience. Whether you’re a seasoned shopper, or this will…
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Take care of your pets this Christmas
Christmas is a time for family – and pets are family too, meaning they too deserve special care and attention over the festive season. It…
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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Recording memories for generations to come
The Ocean Grove Voice looks back on our best Friday features for 2024. Geelong West’s Michelle Dickins finds joy in helping people preserve their memories…
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A ‘Week on the Streets’ for homelessness
The Ocean Grove Voice looks back on our best Friday features for 2024. Two members of The Outpost have lived on the streets to raise…
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Sally’s next chapter
The Ocean Grove Voice looks back on our best Friday features for 2024. Ocean Grove’s Sally Wilson will launch her new children’s book, ‘Have You…
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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can be…
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Sustainable wrapping
Christmas – it’s a time for Greater Geelong residents to get together with family and friends, cook, eat, drink, celebrate and give gifts to show…
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Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat
While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore alternatives…
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Trees with all the trimmings
Decking the halls with boughs of holly is all very well, but if you’re looking to shake up your yuletide style and set yourself apart…