City Hall industrial action could hit rubbish pick-up and parking fines
Frustrated by what they consider an inferior wage offer, frontline staff are considering strike action that could see parking fines halted and rubbish left uncollected.
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Win-win for fans of Club Chin Chin
Initially advertised as a 12-month pop-up, the popular Asian-fusion restaurant at GMHBA Stadium will be hanging around for at least another year.
Violent thug jailed after terrifying milk bar hold-up
A sex offender and serial Geelong criminal threatened to shoot a female shop attendant during a frightening attempted armed robbery, a court has heard.
Two men questioned over alleged CBD slaying of Corio barber
Two men who presented at hospital shortly after the alleged murder of Jayme ‘Chugs’ Sykes have been quizzed by detectives.
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Ambulance ramping at Geelong hospital
18 ambulances were seen ramped at Geelong hospital on the afternoon of Friday, August 9.
Premier weighs in on Lara incinerator plans
Jacinta Allan has acknowledged community concern over the proposed Lara incinerator during a visit to Northern Bay College on Friday.
Man caught living in school shed at ‘low point’ in life, court hears
A Grovedale man was at a “low point” in his life when he was caught with drugs and sleeping in a shed at a local primary school, a court heard.
Small piece of land causes stir between school, council
Parents from a Surf Coast primary school have taken issue with how a small piece of land is being handled in a parking overhaul.
Another closure coming at ‘dead’ Market Square
The once-thriving CBD shopping centre continues to see tenants running for the door as another retailer announces its imminent closure.
Ex-mayor’s retirement plan after 50+ years: ‘Wake up the next day’
One of V/Lines longest serving train drivers, and ex-Geelong mayor, has hung up the whistle after more than five decades.
Newcomb crash
A crash on Portarlington Rd in Newcomb.
‘Mini Gaz’: Levi Ablett’s striking resemblance to dad
Jordan Ablett has shared a rare photo of her and Geelong champion Gary’s five-year-old son Levi, who lives with a rare degenerative disease.
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