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05/12/2021

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Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ocean Grove main beach on a glorious last day of spring to see what locals and visitors were up to.

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Fire danger period declared for Golden Plains

New Wathaurong chief executive appointed

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Painting the region’s trail

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Anthony given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

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Zac’s film success

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Korean stars meet the public

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Anthony given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says she's "over the moon" to share Australia's flag bearer duties with fellow moguls star Matt Graham. For the first...

Zac’s film success

A Waurn Ponds teenager has won an award and had his film shown at the Sydney Opera House. Zac Deren’s film ‘They...

Korean stars meet the public

Korean baseball team KT Wiz will meet the Geelong community for a special open day this weekend. Players from the Korean Baseball Organisation (KBO) premier...

Turning landfill into landmarks

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Highlight your Local Legends

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Ranking council’s performance

Surf Coast Shire residents and ratepayers may receive a call in the coming weeks to participate in a community satisfaction survey. Local Government...

Dodgy builder’s past catches up

A notorious fraudster has received his comeuppance more than eight years after ripping off a Geelong resident. The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has successfully...

Venom breaks Spirit

The WNBL's top-two race has been blown wide open after cellar-dwellers Geelong Venom stunned Bendigo Spirit with an 80-73 home win. Alissa Pili, Shyla...

Staying active the key to hitting 100

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Works underway at busy Highton intersection

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