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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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A young couple discussing their finances with each other in front of their computer at home. Picture: iStock.

Geelong’s most needy lose $5 million a fortnight

More than 17,000 job seekers have lost $300 a fortnight in welfare payments across the Geelong region after the government cut the coronavirus payment.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 26, 2020: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews Press conference at Treasury Theatre in Melbourne today.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Wayne Taylor

We’re nearly there, one COVID case left

Greater Geelong isn’t COVID-19 free yet with one active case remaining. See the numbers as the next step of reopening is planned for November.

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Volunteer scuba divers joined Department for Environment and Water marine scientists on a survey of Fleurieu Peninsula rocky reefs during March 2019 to help monitor and manage the critical marine habitat. The volunteers were taught to identify more than 100 species of fish and invertebrates and collect data underwater. A school of Yellow-headed Hula fish, Trachinops noarlungae

Corio Bay fishing about to get easier

About 100 tonnes of limestone will be dropped into Corio Bay across three locations. So why will it make snagging a bite easier?

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Leopold shed fire September 26. Picture: Steve Ford

Leopold house fire probed by experts

Firefighters were called a house fire in Leopold on Saturday morning with its cause still under investigation.

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Yacht club named state’s best

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club will seek to expand its range of national and international sailing events after being named Victoria’s best top venues of its kind.

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Poor man in jeans with empty pocket and drawn fly concept

Gaping hole exposed by JobKeeper cuts

About $37 million dollars a fortnight will be ripped from the pockets of 42,000 workers across the Geelong region when JobKeeper is slashed from Monday, estimates suggest.

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The Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), developed by Hanwha Defense.

Avalon-based company vying for defence contract offers ‘comfort, protection’ to soldiers

A Geelong-based manufacturer in the running to produce Australia’s next armoured transport reveals how its offering stands out.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 4, 2020 : Victorian Police Minister Lisa Neville speaking of tougher penalties for people who break the rules in the latest restrictions with the stage 4 lockdown of Greater Melbourne as COVID-19 spreads across the state in a second wave. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Neville ‘cranky’ when ADF requested for hotel quarantine

Lisa Neville can’t say why private security was used for the state’s botched hotel quarantine program. In evidence given to an inquiry, she said she had no power in the decision making around how Victoria Police was to be involved

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Melbourne workers allowed to enter Geelong

Melburnians will be allowed to travel to Geelong for work — but tough conditions will travel with them. It comes as authorities consider lifting indoor limits at hospitality venues.

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The winds of change are blowing for the region, with a huge wind farm project on the way.

MP’s push for Geelong renewables hub

Community groups would get $6.5 million in the next decade to develop renewable energy projects, like solar farms or battery storage, under a proposal being pushed by a federal MP.

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