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Council pushes for $10m Landy Field upgrade
Geelong council will apply for $5 million of funds intended for the cancelled Commonwealth Games to help upgrade South Geelong’s John Landy Athletics Field. Councillors…
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Dog park design to begin
St Albans Park dog owners will soon have a secure place to exercise their pets, with the Aldershot Reserve fenced dog park back once again…
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Fast and furious sailing
It was three days of fast and furious sailing as the Festival of Sails kicked off in Geelong last Friday. Close to 100,000 visitors and…
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Sunrise before breakfast
The community spent January 26 differently, with a Surf Coast sunrise ceremony and Lara breakfast. Close to 2500 people gathered in Torquay for the Wadawurrung…
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Family fun on Jan 26
People from all over the region flocked to Rippleside Park on Australia Day for the Free Children’s Fun Day, with around 10,000 people enjoying rides,…
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Geelong sailors earn place at Worlds
Six young Geelong sailors will head to Plymouth in south west England this July, having earned their place at the 2024 Cadet World Sailing Championships.…
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Hunting ban shot down
The state government has rejected a proposed ban on recreational duck and quail hunting, creating mixed feelings in the Geelong community. The government announced that…
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Barwon Water launches new community grants
Barwon Water will launch a new grants program to create opportunities for people to access funding for community-led initiatives. Community grant applications up to $5000…
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Upgrades in the pipeline
The Barwon Heads sewer pipeline will soon be upgraded to provide the community with secure and affordable water and sewerage services. Work on the sewer…
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Great ways to stay fit and healthy in older age
Staying active in retirement is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Here are some easy ways for seniors to stay active: 1 – Walking:…
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From the Archives
1 year ago January 27 to February 9, 2023 This weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will take in more of the Bellarine Peninsula.…
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Community calendar
Bellarine Women’s Workshop Portarlington Girl Guides Hall. Meets every second Thursday, and second Saturday of the month. ■ Facebook: Bellarine Women’s Workshop for further details…
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