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Melanoma ‘can happen to anybody’
Melanoma Institute Australia will host Geelong’s Melanoma March on March 2. Ahead of the event’s 14th year, Jena Carr speaks with Jan Juc’s Nicky Mackay…
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Seascapes comes to Barwon Heads
Everlasting Seascapes is coming to Barwon Heads to highlight the natural diversity and beauty of the area through art. The group exhibition will be launched…
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Seven charged over Nazi salute
Police have charged seven men for allegedly performing the Nazi salute after a photo of the illegal acts circulated online. The men aged between 19…
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GSODA calls on mayor for support
The president of Geelong’s longest-running amateur theatre company has called on Mayor Stretch Kontelj to invest in grass roots arts organisations. In a statement provided…
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Shire’s ‘no’ to Aus Day
Surf Coast Shire Council chose not to reinstate Australia Day celebrations during an emotional meeting on Tuesday night. Councillor Rebecca Bourke brought her Future Recognition…
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Geelong’s celebration of sport
Kickstart your Labour Day long weekend with celebration of sports and recreation when the fifth annual Festival of Sport returns to Kardinia Park this weekend.…
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More housing for veterans
New dwellings are coming to Geelong to help establish crisis and transitional housing for veterans and their families. Ten houses will be constructed in Geelong…
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New festival calls on writers
Geelong’s newest arts festival is encouraging budding playwrights and actors to get involved. The inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival, which will be held in November…
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BMX facility plans online
Initial plans for the revamp of three Geelong bike facilities are now out for public viewing. Draft concept plans for The Hill Mountain Bike Park…
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Snake season not done with yet
Paramedics have treated 16 people from the Barwon South West area for a suspected snake bite this summer. Statewide, paramedics treated 129 people with 125…
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Wrapping up 10 years on Triathlon
It was a great day for running, cycling and swimming with the return of the Barwon Heads Triathlon on Sunday, February 23. Independent photographer Ivan…
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Sun shines on Pakington Street
The annual Pako Festa was as colourful as always, although organisers made the decision to halt the day early at 2pm due to temperatures into…