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Geelong
Old war bunker saves man and wife from Bellarine cliff collapse
A man says his “inner child” saved him and his wife from being badly hurt or even killed by a rock fall when curiosity drew the couple to an old concrete bunker.
Geelong families contacted about infection disease tests
Geelong families have been contacted by the department of health regarding alleged sex abuser Joshua Brown’s employment at a childcare centre in Leopold.
How Metro Tunnel works will change your train journey
Geelong line commuters experienced disruption due to a track fault on Tuesday, and further pain is on the way with upcoming service cancellations for Metro Tunnel works.
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Brave 11-year-old saves mum’s life for a second time
An 11-year-old St Leonards girl has been recognised as a Junior Triple Zero Hero for the second time after calmly directing emergency services when her mother, who has stage four breast cancer, lost consciousness at home.
Man charged over Geelong West stabbing
A man has been charged after an alleged stabbing that left a trail of blood in a business district of Geelong West.
Council chief executives in the money as mayors get pay bump
With a new financial year bringing with it a pay rise, we’ve taken a deep dive into what each of the Geelong region’s local government executives, mayors and councillors will pocket in the coming 12 months. SEE THE NUMBERS.
‘Upset’: Closure in country town leaves residents without bank
Bendigo Bank will close branches in Bannockburn and central Geelong, leaving many customers “upset” that they will be without face-to-face services.
Newtown library to close for 12 months
Chilwell Library will be closed for 12 months as part of a $2.5m redevelopment.
Cat Blicavs announces engagement
Cat Mark Blicavs has proposed to his long-term girlfriend Georgia Minear during Geelong’s week off.
Ex-chef accused of stalking, drug trafficking
A former restaurant owner accused of a raft of serious crimes including making threats to kill, drug trafficking and stalking has appeared from the docks in a Geelong court.
Father and son sentenced over horror Winchelsea dog attack
The owners of the two Staffordshire terriers that viciously attacked a woman in Winchelsea have been banned from owning dogs for ten years, while the court has ordered the dogs be put down.
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