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Free PTV this New Year’s Eve
Public transport will be free for those traveling on New Year’s Eve. Passengers won’t be required to touch on their myki and will not be…
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Museum of Illustrations
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG (From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle) MR KREITMAYER’S MUSEUM OF ILLUSTRATIONS Mr Kreitmayer, of Melbourne, brought his Museum of…
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New bridge over Barwon River
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG (From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle) PRINCE ALBERT BRIDGE In September 1862, the newspaper carried an important story for…
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Corio Bay shark encounter
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG (From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle) SHARK! SHARK! In February 1862, according to a report in the newspaper, an…
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A look through Geelong’s history
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG (From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle) ARCHERY There were several attempts to establish an Archery Club in Geelong in…
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New clinic offers urgent care
Geelong will receive a new Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC) early next year. The centre, in Belmont, is a GP-led service that will provide more…
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How to keep mozzies at bay
A wet spring, and the forecast for a wetter than usual summer in eastern Australia could mean a hazardous mosquito season. Dr Nirvana Luckraj, Healthdirect…
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Finding your furry friends these holidays
If your pets are lost this holiday season there are a number of things you can do, according to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz…
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Screen time can impact school readiness
Worrying new research has shown too much screen time and not enough play time could put children developmentally behind when they start school. The study,…
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Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap
With the state’s health system already under pressure, SunSmart is pleading with Victorians, including those in, not to become complacent with their sun protection. Head…
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR
Mitsubishi Pajero is a large vehicle that’s been a major player in the Australian 4WD / SUV field for many years. It’s sold as a…
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Summer lovin – Bellarine’s property hot spots
Once again, this summer, locals and tourists alike are flocking to the Bellarine Peninsula in search of fun, sand and, for some, the ideal beach…