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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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Workers installing solar panels on a residential homes roof.

Boost for community renewable energy projects

Two community-led renewable energy projects in the Geelong region will get a combined $110,000.

Geelong

Key pier pieces still on their way

The final pieces of Corio Bay’s $10 million wave attenuator are due to arrive in Geelong in December.

Geelong

A man sitting at home, using his laptop to search for a new job.

The industries looking for Geelong workers

As the region emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, find out what industries are offering jobs to aid the economic recovery.

Geelong

Hygiene helpers real life savers

A team of 30 volunteers may have played a part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by delivering 100 hygiene packs to the community — including to some people who had tested positive to the virus.

Geelong

Victorian Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville gives evidence at the hotel quarantine inquiry on Wednesday, 23 September.

Neville on virus failure prosecution hit list

WorkSafe has been asked to prosecute Bellarine MP Lisa Neville and other politicians and public servants for workplace manslaughter among other offences following the state’s botched hotel quarantine program.

Geelong

f34skills Gayle Tierney opens Sunshine Skills Hub

Geelong MP the big winner after reshuffle

Geelong region MP Gayle Tierney will be a winner following the government’s leadership reshuffle after the resignation of Health Minister Jenny Mikakos.

Geelong

An Everton Hills man won $10K in the Scratch-It Second Chance Draw (Sep23, 2014)

Surprise plans for $25,000 scratchie winnings

A Geelong woman who won $25,000 from a $2 scratchie has revealed some surprising plans for her winnings. Find out where she snared the prize.

Geelong

Half Cat hits the road. After 24 years, Steve Sobey has been delisted as Half Cat. He started at the Cats when Ablett senior was playing and the team was coached by Gary Ayres. picture: Glenn Ferguson

Furry furore: 2100 fans want old Half Cat back

Thousands of footy fans have signed a petition to save the mascot man behind Geelong Cats’ favourite Half Cat, but the Cats have responded by doubling down on their decision to delist Steve Sobey.

Geelong

Church limits ‘failing the pub test’

A Geelong priest is imploring the State Government to have limits on faith gatherings lifted in line with hospitality venues, arguing people can worship safely within COVID guidelines.

Geelong

The Geelong projects that need budget cash

There will be more focus than normal when the Victorian budget is handed down in late October or early November. These are the Geelong projects that should be prioritised for cash.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/chad-van-estrop/page/73