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Be inspired by endless possibilities at the first ever Geelong Design Week in March 2020.
Presented by the City of Greater Geelong from 19–29 March, Design Week includes more than 80 events hosted by leading local and international design experts.
Exhibitions, performances, screenings, symposiums and pop-up installations will explore new ideas and challenge what’s possible.
• Find out how virtual reality can help us look into the past and the future
• See the next generation of homes designed for the 21st century
• Better understand our local Indigenous culture and heritage
• Learn ways to help ensure our long-term survival in a changing climate
Geelong Design Week will focus on how design impacts our daily lives, and how thinking outside the square and doing it differently can make life better for all.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event, and see why Geelong has been globally recognised as a UNESCO City of Design.
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The City Presents: Wadawurrung LandscapesThis discussion investigates Geelong’s contemporary cityscape through a cultural lens to reveal the Wadawurrung landscapes.
Cultural knowledge and the historical layers of our built environment presents a hidden landscape. It turns to the past to pursue tangible evidence of Wadawurrung Country – Djillang – the place we call home.
Object re-imaginedWhat makes an object desirable?
This exhibition provides alternative design solutions to everyday objects, exploring the unlimited possibilities of domestic living.
Object re-imagined highlights how our perceptions of objects are often only skin-deep, and how easily we can be challenged by pushing the boundaries of form and function.
Geelong – self-healing city How can architecture, infrastructure, energy and waste be designed to help Geelong become more sustainable – while having the least possible impact on people?
Explore the concept of cities that can repair themselves by looking at biophilic design, architecture science and closed-loop economies and see the positive, sustainable impact they can have.
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Some of the must see events at Geelong Design Week:
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
This publication is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to improve our communication and engagement with our residents. We make every effort to ensure the information included is accurate at the time of publishing, but it may be subject to change. If you have any ideas to improve Community Update please email: [email protected]
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This year promises to be high energy and full of action, hope and optimism. That’s my aim anyway and I’d like to add a sense of fun to the mix wherever we can – a smile doesn’t cost anything!It’s so important to remember how lucky we are to live in this incredible region, with such a caring and connected community and an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity.
The Council group has a number of priorities for 2020 and we are keen to get as many projects as possible finished, funded and/or started before our term in local government ends in October.
The release of our Sustainability Framework in February is very high on the list. All 11 councillors have publicly recognised and acknowledged that climate change action is an immediate priority.
The framework ensures that everyone at City of Greater Geelong is included in our response, not just the environmental management team. The response to climate change goes well beyond a focus on the environment and this is what needs to be recognised and understood first.
We fully appreciate the urgent need for action and also for a way to effectively manage climate change impacts. The devastating fire season we are experiencing is a sobering demonstration of what happens when impacts are not measured, monitored and managed.
Using the sustainability framework, we’ll develop a climate change action plan including new and innovative ideas to reduce emissions in our region.
Through the framework, action plan and a commitment to reporting our performance against global best practice standards, our council will lead on this issue using a measured, accountable and transparent approach.
Other priorities include:
• developing long-term waste management solutions to help us avoid another recycling crisis like the one that impacted councils across Victoria in 2019;
• improving our shared trails network for walking/cycling/running/strolling/horse riding;
• continuing to advocate for state and federal funding for the redevelopment of Waterworld in Norlane (the proposed Northern ARC facility), as well as a new regional soccer stadium in our northern growth area;
• progressing our new Civic Precinct in the CBD; and
• introducing plans to address the social housing shortage, food relief and homelessness.
Finally, a quick note about the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.
If you’re randomly selected to receive a phone call during February and March, we encourage you to provide feedback on our performance. The feedback is confidential and helps us know where we’re going well and where we need to improve.
Happy New Year, and here’s to a very positive 2020 for our beautiful Greater Geelong region.
Cr Stephanie Asher Mayor, City of Greater Geelong
MEET WITH US
COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETINGSTuesday 10 March 2020, 7.00pm Brownbill Ward.
Please check our website for venue locations closer to the date
COUNCIL MEETINGS – LIVE STREAMED, CITY HALLTuesday 25 February 2020, 7.00pm
Tuesday 24 March 2020, 7.00pm
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings for live streaming and a list of upcoming meetings. Meetings are open to the public.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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YOUR COUNCILLORSHere are the City of Greater Geelong’s 11 councillors and their portfolios. Councillors can assist you with any queries in these areas. Finance (C)
Parks, Gardens and City Services (C)
Waste Management (DC)
Economic Development (C)
Leadership and Governance (C)
Environment (DC) Transport and Connections (C)
Finance (DC)
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Community Health, Wellbeing and Safety (C)
Social Inclusion (DC)
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Environment (C)
Central and Civic Geelong (DC)
Sport and Recreation (DC)
Social Inclusion (C)
Community Health, Wellbeing and Safety (DC)
Environment (DC) Rural and Coastal (C)
Arts, Culture and Heritage (DC)
Parks, Gardens and City Services (DC)
Planning (DC)
Sport and Recreation (C)
Waste Management (C)
Tourism and Events (DC)
Arts, Culture and Heritage (C)
Planning (C)
Tourism and Events (C)
Economic Development (DC)
Rural and Coastal (DC)
PORTFOLIOS – Chair (C) Deputy Chair (DC)
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PORTFOLIOS
3 DID YOU KNOW? There are now seven changing places facilities across the municipality, with Geelong’s first facility installed in 2009.DID YOU KNOW?
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LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER AT THE KARDINIA PARK FESTIVAL OF SPORT, THE MARVELOO CAN BE USED AT A NUMBER OF EVENTS, INCLUDING THE QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT TOOK PLACE IN NOVEMBER.
FREE WI-FI IN THE NORTHWORK HAS BEGUN ON DELIVERING FREE WI-FI AND UPGRADED BROADBAND SERVICES IN GEELONG’S NORTHERN SUBURBS.The initiative will allow residents and businesses to access faster internet at 40 different Wi-Fi locations and freely download up to 1GB each day.
The specific locations were finalised after almost 600 people provided feedback last October.
We’ve engaged ENE.HUB to deliver the four-year project, which has been backed by a $1.8 million grant from the Victorian Government.
The program aims to address gaps in digital connectivity and affordability for both residents and businesses. Services are expected to start later this year.
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Geelong Regional Libraries is proposing changes to the opening hours of some of its library branches, and they want you to have your say.The proposed changes are based on data gathered about when people use their libraries, community feedback provided through the bi-annual Library Survey, and goals outlined in the Library Plan. The proposed changes will bring consistency to opening hours, with many branches opening at 9am and closing at 6pm, two branches will open on days they are currently closed, and six libraries will be open for more hours per week.
The proposed changes will not cost more, but will help the library service better meet community needs and ensure more equitable access to the libraries’ free resources and technology.
Residents are invited to review the proposal to change opening hours and have their say. Community consultation is currently open from 20 January–29 February. Find out more at grlc.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
BELCHERS CORNER DEMOLITIONIn the interests of public safety, the City has stepped in to carry out the demolition of Belchers Corner building in central Geelong. Works are expected to be completed by the end of April, with the site to be made a flat gravel area with secure fencing. Belchers Building and Hopetoun Chambers will remain.
The building is currently safe and being held stable by temporary measures, however demolition must commence to maintain public safety.
There will be partial road closures on Ryrie and Moorabool streets during the works, but through-traffic will be maintained at all times. We will continue to provide updates to the community about any impacts on public areas during the works.
The City is keen to see these works complete, and looks forward to future possibilities for the site.
CHANGING PLACES IN A RANGE OF SPACES The Queenscliff Music Festival attracted over 8,000 people with attendance by approximately 200 people with disability who were delighted to see Marveloo on site. The fully accessible changing places facility made it easy for music lovers to participate over the three day festival activities with the confidence and peace of mind that their needs would be catered for in a safe, comfortable and dignified manner.
The Marveloo will be at the VALiD ‘Having a Say’ Conference on 24–26 February 2020. Having a Say is the largest conference for people with disabilities within Australia where people can find their voice, speak up, be heard and be respected.
If you are interested in hiring the Marveloo for an event, please call us on 5272 5272.
The self-contained structure provides a track hoist and adjustable adult change table for use by people with disabilities and their carers.
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The City is pleased to announce three new Aboriginal artworks which will be used within our suite of marketing and communication material including our first Reconciliation Action Plan.The City advertised an Expression of Interest in October 2019 for artwork that reflects the local people, communities, landscape, and celebrates the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People living on Wadawurrung Country.
The level of response was fantastic, and three Aboriginal artwork pieces have been chosen to feature in both print and digital materials for the City.
This re-affirms our commitment to strengthening our relationship with the region’s First Nations People through recognition and promotion of Aboriginal arts and culture
Photo (L–R): Billy-Jay O’Toole with “Wadawurrung Country and Connection”, Dr Jenny Murray-Jones with “Corio”, and Ammie Howell with “On Country”.
2020 YOUTH COUNCILAfter a successful first term, Greater Geelong’s next Youth Council will be announced in February.
We’d like to thank all the young people who nominated to represent their peers at local government level.
Nominations closed in January.
Once the 2020 Youth Council is inducted, it will come together for regular meetings, attend community
events and provide advice on relevant issues.
A new Junior Mayor will be appointed after a voting process, taking the reins from inaugural leader Josie Horne.
For more information, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/youthcouncil
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONDo you want to make a difference in your community?The City of Greater Geelong council election is on Saturday 24 October 2020.
You can have your say on the future of our region by nominating as a candidate, supporting a prospective councillor and voting via the postal process.
The City encourages residents of all genders, cultural backgrounds and experiences to consider running for council.
There are many ways to learn more about the process, including:
• Talk to us at the VALiD ‘Having a Say’ conference for people with disabilities at Deakin University Geelong on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February
• Chat with us at Pako Festa in Geelong West on Saturday 29 February
• Participating in the ‘How to Get Elected’ workshop for women by Ruth McGowan at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, also on Saturday 29 February
• Participating in the Barwon - Candidate Development: ‘Your Campaign in Action’, a workshop for women delivered in Geelong by VLGA on Tuesday 17 March. Register at vlga.org.au
For more information, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/electionsCOMMUNITY GRANTS
SUPPORT LOCAL CLUBSVolunteer-run clubs and groups from across the region have been awarded a share of around $3.7 million in funding as part of the City’s 2019–20 community grants program.
North Shore Football Club was one of four sporting clubs awarded $350,000 for new floodlights at its home ground.
The Geelong Canoe Club will build a new accessible launch platform on the Barwon River with its $76,000 grant, while the Indented Head
Community Association received $66,000 towards an upgrade of the town’s tennis court.
The Geelong Museum of Motoring and Industry received $6,000 to restore a 1961 Ford Anglia (famous as the ‘Harry Potter car’), and the North Geelong Warriors received $2,000 to buy equipment for their all abilities team.
A full list of grants recipients can be found at geelongaustralia.com.au/grants.
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OUR COMMUNITY
The Geelong Canoe Club are one of this year’s grant recipients.
PICNIC BY THE POOL JOIN IN THE FAMILY FUN THIS SUMMER WITH A PICNIC BY THE POOL AT KARDINIA. Dip and dance the night away at Kardinia Aquatic Centre. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a picnic by the pool and latest tunes from DJ Ali, pool games, a visit from Webstar the platypus and more!
Pull up a rug, unpack the picnic basket, and spend the night swimming, playing, and dancing.
Pinic by the Pool is being held at Kardinia Aquatic Centre, 25 Park Crescent, South Geelong on Friday 21 February between 5.00pm–7.00pm.
The event is free for our Swim Sport and Leisure members, entry prices apply for casual visitors.
Book today by searching ‘Picnic by the Pool’ at geelongaustralia.com.au, or by calling the centre on 5221 4910 for more information.
5 DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW? The City’s Family Day Care was named the 2019 National Service of the Year at the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Gala.
SESSIONAL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN ACROSS THE REGION.There are a large number of excellent kindergartens located throughout the City of Greater Geelong for both 3-year-old and 4-year-old kinder.
Kindergartens aim to develop children’s individual social, emotional, intellectual, physical and language abilities in the year prior to commencing primary school.
Through play and participation in group activities, children make friends, build resilience and develop positive self-esteem.
Local kindergartens operate from a range of service environments including stand-alone centres; long day childcare centres; and integrated child and family centres.
Children are eligible to attend 4-year old kindergarten if they turn 4 years of age on or before 30 April in the year of attendance.
For more information, and to register visit geelongaustralia.com.au/kindergartens
GEELONG’S BIG PLAY DAYThis FREE community event for preschool children and their families is held during National Playgroup Week 2020. The family-friendly event offers free and exciting interactive children’s activities, as well as entertainment by the Mik Maks, Krazy Koala, and Dazzling Dan the Magic Man.
Participate in physical activities on Leisuretime’s full size FIFA standard multi-purpose outdoor synthetic pitch, and enjoy interactive activities and entertainment on the indoor basketball courts.
Big Play Day offers the opportunity to connect with local community services for children and families.
The event is being held at The Leisuretime Centre, 262–282 Anakie Road, Norlane on Tuesday 24 March between 10.00am–2.00pm.
For more information search Geelong’s Big Play Day at geelongaustralia.com.au
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
The Geelong Nature Forum returns in 2020 with an expanded, multi-faceted program of events that will showcase the region’s natural wonders.
With a theme of ‘Where The Rivers Run’, the forum includes a week-long series of nature-based activities, an art exhibition, presentations and displays.
Held from 28 March–3 April, the City-led Geelong Nature Forum will focus on the animal and plant life of our rivers, creeks and wetlands.
The program includes:
• Talks and presentations
• A children’s art exhibition, the Alphabet Bird Project, at the National Wool Museum
• Displays by local community environment groups and
• Field-based expeditions and school holiday activities.
For more information or to register visit bit.ly/geelongnatureforum2020
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ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE
RECYCLED ROADS FOR GEELONGThe City is literally taking recycling to the streets with a new form of asphalt made with a Fulton Hogan recycled plastics product.Three sections of Roslyn Road, Moorabool Street and Purnell Road will receive the PlastiPhalt treatment in the City’s first trial of the product. The combined 1.1km of road surface will save the equivalent of 3,500kg of plastics going to landfill.
The initial cost is approximately 10 per cent higher than standard asphalt, however, testing of PlastiPhalt indicates the product is more durable and offers a higher resistance to rutting.
The roads will be refurbished between January and March.
Put these items in the recycling bin and give them a second life.
Keep it clean! Leave these out of your recycling bin.These items cause contamination of the recycling bin. This means that material that should be recycled and made into new products will instead go to landfill. What goes into your recycling bin matters now more than ever.
Plastic toys Electrical itemsCoated cardboard cartons that are used to package milk and
other liquids
Metal pots and pans
Soft plastic packaging such as plastic bags, bread and
frozen food bags*
Nappies Polystyrene packaging
Clothing and footwear
Clean, empty rigid plastic bottles and
containers
Clean paper and cardboard
Clean steel food cans, aluminium cans and foil (with labels still
attached)
Clean, empty glass bottles and jars, with
lids placed in the recycling bin separately
Recycling is back LET’S GET SORTED!
Find out how: www.thinkrecycle.com.au
The new road surface supports our aspiration to develop and implement sustainable solutions.
GEELONG NATURE FORUM
National Wool Museum28 March – 3 April 2020
Bagged material – put your recycling in loose
7DID YOU KNOW? Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Cunningham Pier, the Leopold Community Hub, and the Armstrong Creek East Hub.
SMART.NODES FIT FOR A SMART CITY
GHERINGHAP DRAIN COMPLETE Project works on the Gheringhap Street drain were completed in December 2019.The 450m stormwater drain was built along Gheringhap Street into Corio Bay, to greatly reduce the frequency and impact of flooding in the CBD.
The drain was constructed using a high-tech ‘micro-tunnelling’ technique that provided the greatest cost-benefit, and allowed the project to be completed quickly with as little disruption to the community as possible.
A gross pollutant trap will capture large pieces
of litter before it enters Corio Bay. Through the Geelong City Deal, the Australian and Victorian Governments, together with the City of Greater Geelong, $370 million in investment will be delivered to the region, supporting Geelong’s continued economic diversification, growth of the visitor economy and a thriving city centre.
Please be mindful of ongoing restrictions to landscaped areas to enable new plants and grass to flourish along Gheringhap Street.
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON STORMWATERLaid end-on-end, the City’s network of stormwater assets would stretch from Geelong to Alice Springs.The City’s network of pipes, open drains, flood levees, wetlands and other assets are worth more than $600 million.
We want to share more information about this service and learn what the community values most when it comes to stormwater.
Improvements to the service will have many benefits, including:
• Enhancement of public parks, streets and gardens
• Partnerships with water agencies leading to preservation of drinking water supplies
• Protection of bays and waterways, including those of international significance and
• Reduction of dangerous flooding and stormwater pollution.
Residents are currently invited to comment on the draft Stormwater Services Strategy 2020–2030.
There will be information posts across the region in February and March, and feedback forms available online.
For more details, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay
In November 2019 eight smart street poles (SMART.NODEs) were installed along the Geelong Waterfront to replace outdated, cluttered and disconnected street poles.The innovative design of the SMART.NODEs ensures they blend in, rather than stand out, as the technology is housed within the pole to maintain our attractive public spaces.
Technology includes energy efficient LED lights, free public Wi-Fi, USB charge facility, and plug-in power and high-speed internet access for improved events.
Data analytics on use of space are collected by SMART.NODEs’ pedestrian counters, and will be available on the open data platform, Geelong Data Exchange, to be used for research, and gaining knowledge and understanding of social, economic and environmental trends in our City.
This is one way we are fulfilling our Clever and Creative Vision to become a leader in developing and adopting technology.
WORKS
Smart.Nodes are making it easier to get connected.
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEARUntil 26 April at the National Wool Museum
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Encounter the beauty and fragility of wildlife, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know extraordinary species, exhibited in photos by the world’s best photographers.
FEBRUARYOn now! (until 26 April) Wildlife Photographer of the Year, National Wool Museum
7, 14, 21 & 28 Nightjar Festival Geelong, Johnstone Park, Geelong
9 Geelong Rainbow Festival, Johnstone Park, Geelong
11, 14, 18 & 21 Geelong’s Best Busker, Little Malop Central
15 Geelong Heritage Wine Walk, Geelong
16 All Ford Day, Sutcliffe Reserve, Corio
16 Barwon Heads Triathlon, Barwon Heads
16 AFLW Geelong Cats V Brisbane Lions, GMHBA Stadium
21 Azamara Journey (cruise ship visit), Corio Bay
22 IRONKIDS, Eastern Beach, Geelong
23 IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, Waterfront Geelong
23 AFLW Geelong Cats V Adelaide Crows, GMHBA Stadium
29 Pako Festa, Pakington Street, Geelong West
29 Moorpanyal Park 1000 (swim), North Shore
MARCH1 Strawberry Fair, Wallington Primary School
2-4 The ExCHANGE Geelong (folk festival), various locations in Central Geelong
6-9 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong, Waterfront Geelong
7 (until 3 May) The Look, Geelong Gallery
8 Bellarine Agricultural Show, Portarlington
8 All British Vehicle Festival, Waterfront Geelong
13 AFLW Geelong Cats V North Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium
13–15 Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta, Barwon River, Geelong
13–18 Laser Masters National Championships (sailing), Waterfront Geelong
14 Geelong Gift, Steampacket Gardens
14 Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (play), Potato Shed, Drysdale
15 Geelong Highland Gathering, Osborne Park, North Geelong
15 Geelong Pet Expo, Lara
19–28 Laser Masters World Championships (sailing), Waterfront Geelong
19–29 Geelong Design Week, various locations
22 Lara Food and Wine Festival, Pirra Homestead, Lara
24 Geelong’s Big Play Day, Leisuretime Centre, Corio
27 COSI (play), Potato Shed, Drysdale
28–29 GBG Autumn Plant Sale, Geelong Botanic Gardens
28–30 NBL 3x3 Pro Hustle (basketball), Steampacket Gardens
29 (until 13 April) Storyfest, various locations, Central Geelong
29 AFL Geelong Cats V Gold Coast Suns, GMHBA Stadium
GEELONG HIGHLAND GATHERING
NIGHTJAR FESTIVAL GEELONG HERITAGE WINE WALK THE LOOK WIN ALL FORD DAY TICKETS!
15 March at Osborne Park, North Geelong
Celebrate all things Scottish at the Geelong Highland Gathering. The event will host the 2020 Western Victorian Pipe Band Championships and the South Pacific Heavy Games Championships.
7, 14, 21 & 28 February at Johnstone Park, Geelong
Nightjar Festival fuses a night market with a music festival and food and wine extravaganza, celebrating the arts, food and entertainment.
7 March (until 3 May) at Geelong Gallery
Explore a remarkable collection of striking photographic portraits of contemporary figures from the National Portrait Gallery collection featuring Bryan Brown and Cate Blanchett.
15 February at various locations, Central Geelong
At you own pace, enjoy this self guided, wine tasting tour to heritage buildings where wineries will offer tastings with a matched canape.
LARA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
22 March at Pirra Homestead, Lara
Whip up some foodie fun and let your tastebuds go wild at this popular showcase of some of the region’s best food and wine.
LASER MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (SAILING)
19-28 March at the Geelong Waterfront
Sailors from all corners of the world will compete on Corio Bay in an action-packed display of skill and on-water excitement.
PAKO FESTA29 February in Pakington Street, Geelong West
Don’t miss Australia’s largest free celebration of cultural diversity including the Pako Parade! Enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural food, traditional dancing, live music, workshops, art exhibitions, craft displays and free kid’s activities.
IRONMAN 70.3 GEELONG 22–23 February at Waterfront Geelong
Watch or participate in IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, a multi-looped fast course triathlon designed to test those looking for a challenging event experience. For triathlete aspiring kids, try IRONKIDS - with an emphasis on safety, fitness and fun.
NBL 3X3 PRO HUSTLE (BASKETBALL)28–30 March at Steampacket Gardens
Get ready to see the hottest handles, fastest feet, and most intense basketball action when the nation’s best 3x3 ballers, featuring NBL, WNBL, and State League players play on the Waterfront when the popular 3x3 Pro Hustle returns.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
16 February at Sutcliffe Reserve, Corio
If seeing Fords as far as the eye can see revs your engine, don’t miss All Ford Day! We have 12 double passes to giveaway.
See over 1,200 Ford vehicles on display in one of the largest car shows in Australia, with an addition of club displays, trade shows, fashion and other entertainment. This year's event has a theme, too! The All Ford Day is going 80's!
While all models will be on display, there will be a special display showing 80's vehicles to celebrate an era when Ford Motor Company had a significant influence on style.
To enter: geelongaustralia.com.au/comp/default.aspx
Competition closes 12pm, 13 February. Terms and conditions apply.
Photo: Ralf Schneider