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Young people stand up
Nominations are now open for Geelong’s 2026 Youth Council. Giving young people the chance to participate in decision-making processes that can impact the whole community,…
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Young councillors ‘inspiring’
Geelong’s Youth Council has given its second report of 2025 to the council at the August meeting this week. Junior Mayor Ayush Singh attended the…
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Get recycling right
As we work toward a more sustainable future, it’s crucial we focus on what’s effective – not just what looks good on paper. The state…
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Luxury up and down
The boss said, ‘give me the best car in the world’. It was 1983 when Toyota president, Eiji Toyoda, challenged a crack team of 4000…
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From the archives
8 years ago August 30 to September 12, 2017 Amelia Banks was diagnosed with brain cancer five years ago. Two major surgeries later and an…
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Community calendar
Exhibition Embroiders Guild of Victoria, Geelong branch, The Art of the Needle, traditional to contemporary textile art. Geelong West Town Hall, Saturday 13 and Sunday…
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History through art
Geelong Gallery will host two new free exhibitions celebrating and exploring art by, and on, historical figures. Who’s Who Portrait Exhibition and After Image will…
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Waterfront vision
Geelong council has presented its draft version of a master plan for the revitalisation and long-term development of the waterfront for exhibition to the public.…
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Walking for research
Pankind Cancer Foundation will host its Remember September initiative next month to raise money for research into pancreatic cancer. Jena Carr speaks with Geelong participant…
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Council votes against wombat crossing
Surf Coast Shire Council has taken a stand with the community against installing a wombat crossing in Torquay. Council decided not to support the proposed…
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Delivering care to Torquay
Torquay is getting a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (MUCC), with the health facility due to open by the end of the year. The federal government…
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Top beekeper shares expertise
Australian Parliament House’s head beekeeper visits Geelong next month to present a special event on integrating bees into city spaces. Environmental scientist, public servant and…