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Chad Van Estrop is a journalist now based in New York having worked at the Herald Sun, Leader newspapers and the Geelong Advertiser.

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Is this Geelong’s most expensive carpark?

A $500m hospital would be complete in 2028 and an 800-space public car park would be built near it. The carpark’s cost is equivalent to $75,000 per space.

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More kids will be able to get involved in organised sports such as swimming lessons, cricket or netball over the summer thanks to the next round of the State GovernmentÃs Get Active Kids Voucher Program. (L-R) Siena Blythe (8), Aria Blythe (6) and Leen Alzawati (9). Picture: Josie Hayden

Future learn-to-swim centre gets funding boost

A looming shortfall of places in learn to swim classes on the Surf Coast is due to be plugged by a planned aquatic centre at Torquay. See the designs.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers arrives at Parliament House on October 25, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Chalmers is to deliver the Albanese government's first budget later today. The 2022-23 federal budget will reportedly include lower-priced medicines available January 1, 2023, $1.4 billion to extend COVID-19 response measures until December 31 and $33.6 million in medical research grants to help reduce the number of those affected by heart disease and stroke. For families and women, paid parental leave allowance will be expanded by six weeks to up to 26 weeks, amounting to an extra $6499, and $15.8 million will fund projects to increase women's participation and representation in the workforce and leadership roles. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Budget: higher childcare subsidies, more paid parental leave

Locking in cheaper childcare, expanding paid parental leave and boosting affordable housing headline Labor’s federal budget released on Tuesday.

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New berth: How a Spirit trip compares to flying

The Spirit of Tasmania completed its first public passenger journey to Geelong on Sunday morning. So how does it compares to flying?

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Flooding at the Barwon Valley golf course on Sunday Picture: Barwon Valley Golf Club

Low-lying areas under water as bucketing forecasted

The Barwon River could get to 3.4m by Monday following a forecasted deluge. The Barwon Valley golf course is again under water.

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Shed fire at Govett Cres St Albans Park with Police , CFA Fire Rescue Victoria and ambulance in attendancePicture: Mark Wilson

Mysterious cause of St Albans Park fire

Smoke was seen billowing from a shed at a property on Friday. Fire investigators will probe the cause of the fire near gas bottles. See the pictures.

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Massive boost for Armstrong Creek school

A school due to be built at Mount Duneed and another at Armstrong Creek will share in millions from the state government. See the details.

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$1.2b retail giant: Cotton On’s $56m payday for boss

Cotton On is charged to further expand its multi-billion-dollar operation after an astonishing financial result. The result also lays bare a mammoth donation and dividends for its key players. See where the money is going.

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Pictures of the Team at the Cotton On Avalon Distribution Centre to go with Chad's weekend feature on Cotton On.Names to be supplied by Cotton On (their request)Picture: Mark Wilson

Huge worker number Cotton On wants for summer

Retail giant Cotton On has revealed the staggering number of jobs it plans to offer at its global operation centre at Avalon as it gears up for summer trade. See the positions up for grabs.

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Sport clubs’ council bills jacked up by thousands

Sports clubs have been told to pay thousands more for Geelong council maintenance after the fees were waived for two years. Club reps says the increases are absurd.

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