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January 2005
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Cypress Trees in Murradoc Road, St Leonards
The City Of Greater Geelong will undertake a community consultation program to determine the best option for managing the cypress trees in Murradoc Road St Leonards.
28 January 2005
Quilt Art Created by Iraqi Women Refugees on Display
The plight of Iraqi women refugees expressed through art is <BR>being displayed in an innovative exhibition at the Potato Shed Arts Centre this Friday.
28 January 2005
Council upgrades its Local Laws
The City of Greater Geelong has introduced a new consolidated Local Law to replace existing laws covering streets and roads, environment, parking, liquor consumption and behaviour in public places and waste management.
25 January 2005
Geelong one of top three healthiest cities in Australia
Geelong is the third healthiest city for men in Australia according to national magazine Men’s Health.
25 January 2005
Drainage standards in the municipality
City of Greater Geelong General Manager City Services, Peter Reeve, said the City was constantly reviewing stormwater drainage systems across the municipality, to ensure they are capable of handling the demands placed on them.
25 January 2005
Australian Citizenship Ceremony to be held on Australia Day
Another fifty-five residents will become Australian citizens on Australia Day at a ceremony hosted by the City of Greater Geelong.
25 January 2005
State grant of $10,000 will provide major boost for Geelong Region Export Network
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Barbara Abley said a $10,000 grant announced by the State Government would help to encourage local companies to commence exporting their products to overseas markets.<BR>21 January 2005
Weed eating bug gets to work in Little River
A tiny cochineal insect is being released this week as a biological control agent to target Tiger Pear, a nasty environmental weed that is infesting parts of the Little River.
14 January 2005
Council to provide cash grant to tsunami relief appeal
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Shane Dowling said he would be seeking support from his fellow Councillors when they meet on 25 January for Council to make a direct cash contribution to the tsunami relief appeal.
05 January 2005
Tsunami condolence book at City Hall
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Shane Dowling today announced the opening of a condolence book at City Hall for the victims of the tsunami disaster in Asia.
04 January 2005
OTHER MEDIA RELEASES
Council adopts Geelong Gaming Framework
Anakie Football Club is pumped about water
Connecting Identities
Council supports Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens to hold plant sale this weekend
Mayor pays tribute to team effort in achieving a significant reduction in crime statistics across region
Launch of web cam link between wetlands of Nagoya and Geelong
Attendees named for Geelong Summit
Geelong to host its second Nicholas Cage fim
City joins Earth Hour movement
Geelong to be represented on trade mission to China
Work to start on Youth Activities Area at Waterfront
GME reports on December quarter and renewed membership
Council to apply for State Government grant to improve childrens services infrastructure
Council adopts Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan
New access path for the Dell
Council requests Minister to appoint panel to consider Point Lonsdale residential development
Council approves naming of International Cricket Training Facility at Kardinia Park
Council supports development of a Queens Park Master Plan
Council throws support behind Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Council adopts rezoning amendment for Corio Quay
Council gives in principal support for rezoning proposal of Chemring site in Lara
Free surf, skate and art activities at Ocean Grove Beach
A tribute to Geelong small businesses
Geelong celebrates Youth Week with free surf, skate, music, art and XBox events
Geelong secures the opening round of Australian Formula One Superboat Championships
Geelong West Library upgrade is on track with completion scheduled for late July
Flamefest to finish with spectacular Fire Finale
Union Street Mural gets a new look
City urges smokers to butt it then bin it
Call for nominations to help develop submission to 2020 Summit
fabARTS winner announced
Conference and exhibition centre on the agenda in Canberra
Submissions on proposed rezoning amendment at Leopold to be referred to an Independent Panel
Cuts in State Government funding detrimental to health of local children
Council calls for expressions of interest to develop a pavilion on the Waterfront
Strategy to establish Geelong as a cycle friendly region
Construction starts on new equestrian headquarters at Elcho Park
New streetscape at Barwon Heads captures essence of sea change lifestyle
Butt Free City Week
Stinton Oval grass conversion to set the standard for drought proofing high use sportsgrounds