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Deakin hits top 200 in the world
Deakin University has been ranked as one of the world’s top 200 universities for the first time by the QS World University Rankings, released today.…
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Parklet pilot to continue
The parklet pilot at Jan Juc’s The Beach Hotel has been successful, paving the way for an outdoor dining initiative across the shire. Surf Coast…
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Tracking your trash
Illegal waste dumping is on the rise, with people across the Southwest urged to keep an eye on where their skip bin waste is going.…
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Affordable housing for the Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire Council is continuing to address the affordable accommodation crisis through its latest Affordable Accommodation Action Plan. Council adopted the 2024 action plan…
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Out & about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at the Geelong waterfront on Monday to see who was out and about.
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Braving the cold for MND
Crowds gathered to watch 16 sliders plunge into the icy cold waters at Herne Hill Reserve for the Big Freeze Geelong. The Independent’s Jena Carr…
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Draft duck hunting demand
A Geelong environmental group is calling for the immediate release of a new draft of hunting regulations for public review and comment. In an open…
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Community open day at neighbourhood house
Portarlington Neighbourhood House opened its doors to the public this week to show its many activities. The community centre at 87 Newcombe Street welcomed the…
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CMA small landowners program a success
More than 150 small landowners across the Corangamite region will receive grants of up to $2000 to fund sustainable works on their properties following the…
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Pushing up for mental health
The Geelong community will push-up for better mental health and engage people through physical activity with the return of The Push-Up Challenge. The nationwide event…
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Duck shooting closures debated
The Surf Coast community has expressed mixed feelings on duck shooting closures across the region. Surf Coast Shire Council accepted two contrasting petitions regarding wetland…
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Health alliance unites services
An alliance of diverse, community-focused organisations officially launched this week in Portarlington. Bellarine Wellbeing Connect, a group of community-minded organisations and service providers, have joined…
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