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January 2006
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Residents and visitors are returning to the Dell
Greater Geelong Cr Tom O''Connor said he was pleased Clifton Springs residents and visitors were now returning to the Dell, but at the same time issued an appeal for caution because of continued instability in parts of the reserve.
19 January 2006
Pako festa and UCI Cycling combine to make an exciting weekend
This year Geelong's famous Pako festa and the UCI Women's Road World Cup will come together to create an exciting weekend of entertainment celebrating cultural diversity.
17 January 2006
City in discussion with film producers
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin confirmed producers had been in discussion with the City regarding filming a reality TV series in Geelong
31 January 2006
Mayor brokers resolution
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the City of Greater Geelong held a meeting tonight as part of its normal council briefing cycle.
31 January 2006
Celebrate World Wetlands day Thursday 2 February
Did you know that we get 60,000 birds visiting the Geelong Wetlands every year some from as far away as Siberia.
31 January 2006
Eastern Park approved as Geoglyph site
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin today announced that the site selected for the construction of a spectactular large stone structure, known as a geoglyph, is Eastern Park
31 January 2006
City of Greater Geelong Councillors 'fully aware of their obligations under the Local Government Act'
Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said today he was shocked at suggestions that City of Greater Geelong councillors were unaware of their obligations under the Local Government Act (Melbourne Age Editorial 'Tampering with grassroots democracy' 30 January)
30 January 2006
Mayor 'deeply dissapointed' at political bickering over election funding
Greater Geelong Mayor said today he was deeply dissapointed at the current political bickering over local government election funding.
30 January 2006
Geelong Mayor welcomes Chiba Lotte Marines with civic reception
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin welcomed Chiba Lotte Marines player and officials to Geelong with a formal civic reception on Monday night.
30 January 2006
Free surf, skate, and art activities at Ocean Grove Beach
The City of Greater Geelong is calling all 12-18 year olds who want to surf, skate, create art or cheer on their mates
28 January 2006
Japanese Baseball team inspects facillities prior to training camp
An advance group from the China Lotte Marines spent Friday inspecting facilities at the Geelong Regional Baseball centre prior to the superstar team's arrival from Japan on Sunday.
27 January 2006
Council adopts design guidelines for Pakington Street North
Following consideration of public submissions Council has adopted an amendment to the planning scheme to incorporate design guidelines for Pakington Street North
24 January 2006
City committed to environmentally responsible waste management: Cr O'Connor
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Tom O'Connor said Barwon Regional Waste Management Group's 2005-2008 Business Plan supported the City's current waste management strategies
24 January 2006
Proposed rezoning amendment to be referred to an Independent Panel
The City of Greater Geelong has asked the Minister for Planning to appoint an Independent Panel to consider submissions on a proposed rezoning of land at Grovedale for the construction by Barwon Health of a 108-bed public aged care facility.
24 January 2006
Mayor excited at progree towards major conference and exhibition centre
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin has described the progree being made toward a purpose-built Conference and Exhibition centre as "extremly exciting for the Geelong region".
24 January 2006
Council helps to inject new life into Barwon Heads Bowling Club
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council was happy to be helping inject new life into the Barwon Heads Bowling Club.
24 January 2006
Mayor pays tribute to fire crews and support organisations
Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin has paid tribute to the efforts of fire crews and support organisations involved in Sunday's fire emergency at Anakie and the surrounding areas. "This was a great save, " he said.
23 January 2006
Insect gets stuck in to Little River pest
A biological control agent was released this month to target Tiger Pear, a nasty enviromental weed that is infesting parts of the Little River area.
19 January 2006
Welsh Athletics Team to train at Geelong
The Citu of Greater Geelong has finalised an agreement with the Welsh Athletics Team, for the tewam to use Geelong's facilities for training in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
16 January 2006
Geelong's aquatic facilities attract international teams in lead up to Commonwealth Games
The City of Greater Geelong is finalising agreements with three international triathlon teams, for the teams to train at the Kardinia Aquatic Centre in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
16 January 2006
Free vegetables during Harvest day at GBG
It's usual to come away from the Geelong Botanical Gardens with a sense of preace and tranquility not armfuls of vegetables but on Sunday that's exactly whats on offer.
13 January 2006
Mayor meets with Ritz owner to discuss restoration plans
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin met withthe owner of the former Ritz apartments today to dicuss options for renovating the historic central Geelong building.
12 January 2006
Jetstar at Avalon continues to benefit Geelong region
The continued growth of Jetstar at Avalon Airport had resulted in economic and social dividends to the wider Geelong region said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin
10 January 2006
Fire Station will not be built in residential area Cr Farrell
Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell has allayed the concerns of Ocean grove residents that a new Fire Station could be constructed close to existing homes in the area.
9 January 2006
Skilled Stadium available as multi-use venue
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the City had been in regular contact with the Paul Dainty Group to let them know of the availability of Skilled Stadium as a multi-use venue.
6 January 2006
Environmental works in Collendina's Buckley Park
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Tom O'Connor said the extensive environmental works carried out at the Buckley Park in Collendina had made great progress toward returning the area to its natural state.
6 January 2006
COGG call centres rate near the top in independent mystery shopper survey
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter Mcmullin said the City's call centres had scored very high ratings in an independent Mystery Shopper Survey conducted over a nine-week period in September - November 2005
6 January 2006
Government's release of aquaculture leases "will attract significant investment to the Geelong region"
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the State Goverment's decision to commence the process of releasing for the aquaculture fisheries reserves in Port Phillip Bay was greawt news for the Geelong Region.
6 January 2006
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