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New chapter for Bellarine author
A Clifton Springs author has released his first book tackling the effects of technology on society. The Silent Society by Rich Larsen was released on…
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Rec in the Park comes to Geelong
Geelong’s Reconciliation in the Park celebrates bringing together the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-First Nations communities during National Reconciliation Week. Geelong One Fire Reconciliation…
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Council proposes winter pool closure
Geelong Swimming Club (GSC) has said Council’s proposal to shut the Kardinia Aquatic Centre (KAC) for six months of the year will have a detrimental…
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Geelong to mark Jan 26 differently
In response to feedback gathered through extensive community consultation, Geelong council has adopted a raft of measures around January 26, including ceasing to refer to…
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Vale Phil Emery OAM
Ocean Grove is mourning the death of Phil Emery OAM on May 13. Mr Emery received an Order of Australia Medal as part of the…
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Community forum for health and wellbeing
A community forum hosted by Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has brought together organisations and community groups from across Geelong and the Bellarine in a bid…
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Budget handed down
Wallington Primary School will receive $2.1 million from today’s State Budget for an upgraded main building. Geelong East Primary School, Western Heights College and Mount…
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WorkSafe warns employers to address preventable falls
WorkSafe has urged employers to address workplace fall hazards, calling the amount of serious but preventable incidents that still occur “frustrating”. In the past five…
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Servo, fast-food joints mooted
Plans for a 24-hour service station and two fast-food restaurants in Grovedale is before the City of Greater Geelong’s planning application process. The proposal, at…
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City presents community forum on Statement from the Heart
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) is inviting all members of the community to join in The Heart – A Shared Journey, a local forum…
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Nova Peris headlines 2023 Conversations that Matter
Give Where You Live Foundation’s second Conversations the Matter event will take place during 2023 Reconciliation Week on Wednesday, May 31. Following on from the…
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Moolap company fined
A Moolap company had been fined for an unlawful waste deposit after wastewater entered a roadside drain near a primary school. Environment Protection Authority (EPA)…