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Librarians love a good story
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children’s books recommended by librarians. Pig the elf by Aaron…
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Four men rescued after boat capsized
Four men have been rescued from the water after their fishing boat capsized near Queenscliff just before 1pm today. The incident, witnessed by staff at…
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Mind your head: top tips for staying safe during the festive season
The holiday period can be heaps of fun – an opportunity to catch up with friends and family and generally celebrate the good things in…
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Top tips for taking your dogs on a road trip these school holidays
More and more Aussies are choosing to take their dogs on road trips – and Dogs Australia urges dog owners to heed some key tips…
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Record summer travel predicted
Greater Geelong travellers are being urged to plan ahead, with Melbourne Airport anticipating its busiest international summer period on record. The airport expects to welcome…
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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…