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Safe refuge for women and kids
The Barwon region has a new Women’s Family Violence Refuge the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre) announced this week. The purpose-built…
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Cottage fate still unknown
The City of Greater Geelong will ask the state government to fund the reconstruction of McAteer’s Bluestone Cottage if it adopts option three of an…
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From addict to senior Australian of the Year nominee
Rob Lytzki has been nominated for this year’s Victorian Senior Australian of the Year for his work with drug and alcohol rehabilitation. He speaks to…
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Thousands to flock to art trails
Art studios, collectives and galleries will throw open their doors this weekend for what is expected to be the biggest Bellarine Arts Trail event yet.…
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Ring the bells
Have you ever wanted to ring a belltower in a church? St Paul’s Anglican Church Geelong is holding an open day where volunteers will show…
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Winners crowned at GBEA awards
Businesses across Greater Geelong have been honoured at a gala ceremony. The Geelong Business Excellence Awards were held tonight at GMHBA Stadium with Custom Neon…
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Cops to target licensed venues
Licensed venues on the Surf Coast will face increased police presence in a bid to reduce road trauma associated with impaired driving. Highway Patrol officers…
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Teaming up for little growers
Geelong Regional Libraries and Bellarine Community Health (BCH) are teaming up for an innovative new nature-based program aimed to introduce preschool children to story times…
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New name for old basin
A new environmental and community place that will replace the disused Bellarine Basin has a new name. Barwon Water’s former Bellarine Basin on the corner…
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Safety concerns over broken locks
Vandals have broken padlocks and unlocked flood gates, prompting the City of Greater Geelong to issue safety warnings. Gates on Flinders Avenue, Rennie Street and…
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Labor promises Wallington upgrade
Candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant has promised a $2.1 million upgrade to Wallington Primary School if Labor retains power in the state election. The main…
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Gallery headed for the Bellarine
A $2 million state government project will deliver a new art gallery and events space on the Bellarine Peninsula. The project, to be built at…