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The iconic Barwon Heads Bridge has long been an ideal place to practice landscape photography. Even though there are now... [more]
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a prolific and popular children's writer, penning such classics as Charlie And The Chocolat... [more]
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I love chocolate brownies (as I'm sure a lot of people do) and enjoy making them just as much. This simple recipe makes ... [more]
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I have to confess that before reading this biography, I knew nothing much about North Korea. Admittedly, I still don't k... [more]
Don't you love visiting homes where there is a specific décor theme running throughout the house? Like the minimalist ap... [more]
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I love the aroma of a freshly made curry, despite the fact that I sometimes struggle to eat some spicy foods. I think it... [more]
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It's a safe bet that when you were younger you had an imaginary friend. Even if, for some reason, you didn't, you probab... [more]
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Since its inception in 2014, Geelong's Word For Word Non-Fiction Festival has gone from strength to strength, enlighteni... [more]
Everybody ought to know Dr Seuss' story of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Even if you don't quite know the storyline, t... [more]
Santa can be a pretty versatile bloke when it comes to transportation.
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There are some very talented folks working for Barwon Health in Geelong.
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The city of Geelong is well-known for having a strong multicultural society. Every year in February, Pako Festa celebrat... [more]
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There are few people who dislike the changes when daylight saving occurs in most Australian states each year. The practi... [more]
When it comes to writing festivals and literary events, the focus is often on a specific genre or writer's works. In the... [more]
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