Diplomacy specialist to be Geelong council’s chief
After an 11-month search for a permanent chief executive officer, the City of Greater Geelong has named its new boss. Read her bio.
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‘Disheartening’: Geelong to bear the brunt of Ford job cuts
Australia’s factory workers union has labelled plans to slash jobs from Ford Australia’s historical Geelong home as “disheartening”.
Vote against Labor’s Indigenous Voice plan, senator says
You’ll be asked to vote to further recognise Indigenous Australians this year via the Voice referendum. Questions linger about how it will improve First Nations lives.
Boss on leave for budget D-Day as city insider tells of ‘insidious’ cuts
Kaarina Phyland will be on leave when the Geelong council’s contentious budget is voted on. A City Hall insider has lifted the lid on the tumultuous period.
Fake parking tickets reported to police
The location of fake parking tickets left on vehicles in Greater Geelong has been revealed. Eagle-eyed drivers have alerted council to the tickets.
Single vehicle crash claims man’s life
A 50-year-old driving a white ute has died after a crash on a rural road in Bannockburn. Police are probing the cause of the crash.
Down to two: CEO search gains pace
Unite Geelong council to solve its problems is the message for candidates wanting to be Geelong council boss. The Addy goes inside the 11-month recruitment process.
‘Council in shock’: Insiders on axed jobs, stress leave, vacant roles
An exodus of experienced staff, senior workers on stress leave and 30 per cent of manager roles sitting vacant are heaping pressure on Geelong’s council. Insiders say City Hall’s ability to serve the community is at stake.
How library manager will find $762,000 in savings
A petition that garnered almost 1500 signatures has been presented to the City of Greater Geelong, as the council continued to hear submissions regarding its draft 2023-24 budget for a second night.
Barwon Health redevelopment details revealed
The size, scale and roll out of the $500m Geelong women’s hospital is coming together but service gaps have emerged. See the detail.
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