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Sparking change in Geelong
Geelong Sustainability launched its Electric Homes Program 2024 this week at Geelong West Town Hall. Focused on helping households make the transition from gas and…
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NBAC design contract awarded
Progress on the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) moved forward this week, with Geelong council awarding the tender to design the second stage of the…
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Walking the road less travelled
Harpist Michelle Doyle and fiddler Mickey O’Donnell launch their sophomore album Solace in Wonder at Newcomb Community Hall this September. Matt Hewson spoke to Michelle…
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House of dreams opens up
A new home in Ocean Grove for people living with disability was unveiled this week and the keys handed over to eager residents. The purpose-built…
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Water plant upgrade contract awarded
Barwon Water announced the awarding of the major works contract for its Recycled Water on the Bellarine Stage 3 project. Aqua Metro will construct the…
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Morning fun at the library
Independent photographer went to Belmont Library on Wednesday for Toddler Time and Geelong West Library for Preschool Time.
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Cats break member record
Geelong broke its all-time AFL membership numbers this season with more than 90,000 signing up. The Cats surpassed their previous all-time record of 82,155 from…
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Out & about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at Lara on a warm Sunday August 25 for the AFL Barwon female footy grand finals.
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Track works complete
Trains have returned to operation on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines after a 72-day blitz that resulted in the removal of two level crossings. Services…
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GAC takes top award at home
The nation’s peak body for performing arts centres crowned Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) the Performing Arts Centre of the Year. GAC received the PAC Australia…
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Big success at Big Day Out
Local businesses have embraced a genU-led event aimed at breaking down the barriers for people with disability. About 300 people packed the AWA Alliance Stadium…
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Bushfire funding boost for schools
Two Bellarine schools will receive state government funding to help ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant announced…