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Garden bonanza set to delight
Two stunning private gardens in Point Lonsdale will open for the public thanks to Open Gardens Victoria. Featured recently in ‘Gardening Australia’ magazine, Winterley Road…
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Horseshoe Bend Road progress
People will soon have easier access to Torquay, with works on reopening the Horseshoe Bend Road due to begin soon. During its September 26 meeting,…
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Community calendar
Track & field Athletics Chilwell’s upcoming season, Saturday October 7, Landy Field. Ages 12 to 60-plus. Coaching available in middle/long distance, sprints, throws, jumps etc.…
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Celebrating 150 years for rowing club
The old Victoria Hotel is central to the sporting history of Geelong. The landmark 19th century watering hole hosted the meeting that created the Geelong…
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Impressive seven seater at bargain price
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Out & about
It was grand final day for the Geelong Football Netball League on Saturday September 23 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Leopold Memorial Park…
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Seniors flash mob in CBD
A seniors’ flash mob has taken to a popular Geelong shopping centre to promote the importance of positive ageing. TLC Aged Care’s Armstrong Creek, Belmont…
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Gary’s no polio goal
As Rotary International launches the PolioPlus Society of District 9780 in Geelong on Sunday, October 1, Jena Carr speaks with Rotarian Gary Newton about his…
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Grace supports Ukraine
An Ocean Grove woman has flown out to Ukraine to help aid the local people. Grace McKenzie, 20, left Australia early this month to provide…
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Furry friends helping kids read
Geelong kids had the chance this week to practise their reading skills while spending time with lovable dogs. Geelong Regional Libraries (GRLC) presented its Story…
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Geelong has its say on departing premier
As shockwaves reverberate through the state after the unexpected resignation of the Victorian premier, the opinions of local political, business and community leaders are, predictably,…
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Geelong crime increasing slower than state average
The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) shows crime in Geelong is rising back toward pre-pandemic levels, if not as quickly as the…
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