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11th hour call for library funding
Community groups are making a last-ditch effort to ensure the funding of the region’s libraries ahead of Geelong council’s June 27 meeting, where it will…
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Councils failing on food safety
A recent audit has found the City of Greater Geelong is one of many organisations not complying with its legislative responsibilities to enforce food safety…
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Fishing options aplenty
Again this week fishing options have been plentiful with lots of locations firing and the fish are hungry. Garfish have made their presence known inside…
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Luke Ryan is off to LA
Luke Ryan is an indigenous actor with dyslexia who has been selected to attend an acting program in Los Angeles (LA). He speaks with Jena…
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Consequences at The Hive Gallery
Two Bellarine artists’ new exhibition, Consequences, makes an environmental statement on how invasive species affect the land. Painter Linda Gallus and ceramicist Kaye Clancy will…
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New CEO for Geelong
Ali Wastie was today announced the City of Greater Geelong’s new chief executive officer. Ms Wastie has experience in local government and the Victorian Public…
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Ford axes local jobs
Around 400 jobs, most from Geelong, are set to be lost at car manufacturing giant Ford. Most of the roles to be cut are in…
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Community votes no on seismic blasting
The Surf Coast community unanimously voted against a proposed seismic blasting project on the Otway Basin during a consultation held last week. In partnership with…
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Ford to slash Geelong jobs
Some 400 jobs, most from Geelong, are set to be lost at car manufacturing giant Ford. Most of the roles to be cut are in…
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The kettlebells are ringing
If you have never heard of kettlebell as a sport, then you are probably not alone. Competitive kettlebell lifting has a long history in Russia…
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Grovedale postie celebrates 40 years
Grovedale Delivery Centre’s Duane Smith is celebrating 40 years of service with Australia Post. The postal delivery officer has had many roles in his career,…
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Avenue of Honour marks 104 years
The 22nd Annual Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve Service will be held on Sunday, July 2, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the Waurn Ponds Avenue of…