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Councillor resigns after six years
Kylie Grzybek has resigned from the City of Greater Geelong council. Ms Grzybek has been a councillor for six years in an email said she…
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Surf Coast welcomes new fire stations
Two new fire stations have officially opened in Modewarre and Anglesea to improve the local facilities and provide better fire care to the community. The…
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Surf lifesavers recognised
Bellarine and Surf Coast surf lifesavers have been recognised at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Valuing Volunteers Event, held during Volunteering Australia’s National Volunteer Week. Victorian…
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Little love for Geelong in state budget
The Andrews government delivered its 2023-24 budget this week with few pleasant surprises for the Geelong region. Funding remained in place for many projects and…
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In case of emergency
Council has a number of priorities, but ultimately they all come back to care. Care for our people, and our environment. Care for those who…
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Out & about
Probus Club of Geelong Central held its 30th anniversary at Barwon Edge Boathouse on Thursday May 18. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture…
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Isuzu Ute MU-X is big and bold
Isuzu MU-X LS-T is a large 4WD from a Japanese company that has a long history of producing hard working vehicles. Indeed, Isuzu has a…
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My Place with Bob Brackin
Bob Brackin is the Torquay Returned and Services League (RSL) president and enjoys using his retirement to help the community along with veterans and their…
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MP hits back at pool flak
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has struck back at criticism over plans to remove two swimming pools from the Armstrong Creek Commonwealth Games aquatic facility.…
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Emily’s sustainable fashion
Geelong fashion designer Emily Jane Rastas has been shortlisted for the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023. She talks with Jena Carr about her…
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Council silences library funding questions
Extraordinary scenes erupted at Geelong council’s meeting on Tuesday night after Mayor Trent Sullivan refused to hear questions concerning the ongoing libraries furore. After the…
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Students showcase musical talents
Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) has celebrated the achievements of Borough students with a musical performance. The Queenscliff Town Hall hosted grade five and six students…