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Bendigo goes on-leash for pooch walkers

02-01-2024

As of yesterday, January 1, Greater Bendigo changed from being an off-leash default to an on-leash default municipality with new designated areas where dogs can be exercised off-leash.

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Elephant in the room at Bendigo’s gov hub

02-01-2024

A large fibreglass installation called The Elephant in the Room is now on display at Bendigo's Galkangu Gov Hub in Lyttleton Terrace to enhance awareness of family violence.

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Dachshund Dash

02-01-2023

The Dachshund Dash is back on for 2024 this month at the Geelong Harness Racing Club in Corio.

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Freedom Solutions’ all abilities sports sampler day returns

02-01-2024

An award-winning Inclusive Community Sports Day is returning to Geelong this month.

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Ballan library project funding failure

01-01-2024

The Morabool Shire Council was disappointed to learn a funding application to the Federal Government for the civic plaza at the recently tendered new Ballan Library and Community Precinct site was unsuccessful.

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Geelong precinct scores 6-star waste rating

01-01-2024

The City of Greater Geelong has been awarded a coveted 6-Star NABERS waste rating for the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct located in the waterside city's Mercer Street.

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Poppy Kettle Playground reopened

01-01-2024

One of Geelong’s most loved waterfront features, Poppy Kettle Playground, has re-opened in time for the current school holiday break following the installation of a new slide and completion of maintenance works.

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Operators announced for new Moorabool Aquatic Recreation stadium

01-01-2024

The Moorabool Shire Council has announced a three-year partnership with Belgravia Leisure in the new Moorabool Aquatic Recreation Centre Indoor Stadium at Maddingley.

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Travellers warned: CFA

31-12-2023

Before hitting the roads to travel this summer, Victorians should check local conditions, download the VicEmergency app and familiarise themselves with Fire Danger Ratings, the CFA has warned.

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Police investigate Kangaroo Flat burglary

31-12-2023

Bendigo Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Kangaroo Flat earlier this month.

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Moorabool shire ‘disappointment’ at Western Renewables Link verdict

31-12-2023

The Moorabool Shire Council has expressed its disappointment at the verdict handed down by the Supreme Court earlier this month relating to the Western Renewables Link (WRL).

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Firearms seized as police target illegal hunting

31-12-2023

Victoria Police, in connection with Parks Victoria and the Game Management Authority, have recently seized 16 firearms in a joint agency operation targeting illegal hunting in the state’s alpine region.

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Melbourne Vixens to launch 2024 pre-season with Ballarat Blitz

31-12-2023

The Melbourne Vixens and Netball Victoria are heading west to Ballarat this pre-season, bringing a blockbuster weekend of netball activity to the region from 16-17 March.

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Aerial firefighting fleet at the ready

30-12-2023

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of helicopters, air tankers and planes are ready to take to the skies and protect Victorians this fire season, with new additions to the fleet.

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Fernery works at botanical gardens

30-12-2023

The first new ferns have been planted at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery.

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New aquatic equipment to assist community

30-12-2023

The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre has proudly unveiled the installation of a new piece of equipment that could prove to be a game-changer in accessibility for individuals with significant physical disabilities in the community.

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Expensive start to new year for speeding driver

30-12-2023

A 20-year-old woman from Dallas will be $913.70 worse off after she was caught speeding in Campbellfield last weekend.

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Council awards major contracts

29-12-2023

The Hepburn Shire Council has awarded several major contracts at its December meeting held last week.

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Sensory play space opened in Ballarat

29-12-2023

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson joined Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison MP last week to officially open a new sensory friendly play zone at the city's Victoria Park Inclusive Play Space.

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Council adopts new policy for property management

29-12-2023

The Hepburn Shire Council has adopted new policies governing the way it manages leases, licences and the disposal and acquisition of land.

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Woman critically injured following Geelong CBD collision

29-12-2023

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives were attending the scene of a collision in Geelong’s CBD last weekend after a woman was critically injured.

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Top cricket juniors headed to the ‘rat

28-12-2023

Australia’s best male junior cricketers will call Ballarat home for a week in January 2024.

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State-of-the-art animal facility closer to reality, Ballarat

28-12-2023

A pivotal next step in developing a state-of-the-art Regional Animal Facility at Ballarat has been reached to close out 2023.

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