News
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Fire brigade’s 300 years of service
Leopold Fire Brigade has lit up in recognition of its members’ service and experience with a Service Awards Presentation Dinner. The event celebrated more than…
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Town Square upgrade complete
Drysdale’s $1.3 million town square and park upgrade is complete. The project integrates modern functionality with the rich history of Drysdale to provide a space…
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Recognition for BCH
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is continuing to commit to climate and health action through the Workplace Achievement Program. The Achievement Program is an evidence-based health…
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Community calendar
Fete St David’s Uniting Church, cnr Aphrasia & Talbots Sts, Newtown, Saturday October 28, 10am-noon. Plants, books, produce, cakes, sausage sizzle, coffee van, dance display…
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Parklet receives green light
Jan Juc has been given the green light for a Parklet Pilot Program to transform four kerbside car parks into a street hospitality space. Surf…
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Investing in local music scene
Taking a high-level view, the Australian music scene appears very strong. Nationally, there has been a resurgence in large concerts and festivals, with a swathe…
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‘Black’ makes light work of SUV challenge
The auto industry continues to be awash with gizmos that are increasingly taking the ‘drive’ out of driver. Sports utility vehicles – especially all-wheel drives…
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Youth Council presents third report
Geelong Youth Council presented its third report of 2023 this week, advising the council group to prioritise the issues of youth vaping and consideration of…
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MACC’s ‘tremendous success’
The Mobile ADF Careers Centre (MACC) has visited Geelong to inform people about potential careers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The MACC bus came…
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Geelong soul singer ready for QMF
Gloria Ragesh has just had her solo project Wild Gloriosa announced for the Queenscliff Music Festival next month. She spoke to the Independent’s Matt Hewson…
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Hazel wins big at Geelong Show
Leopold’s Hazel Kempe has won bronze, silver and gold for her artistic pieces at the Royal Geelong Show. The 94-year-old Homestyle Aged Care Kensington Grange…
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Fresh Food Fair is back
The Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair is returning for an afternoon of fun activities and good food. The school will host market and student…