Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
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Mega $29m development wins VCAT approval
Plans to build a controversial $29 million development in Torquay – featuring a KFC, backpacker hotel and cinema – have been approved by the state’s planning tribunal.
Truck collides with school bus before crashing into house
A truck has crashed into a house after going through a notorious Inverleigh intersection and colliding with a school bus.
COVID scare in hotel quarantine workers
Two Melbourne quarantine hotel workers have returned negative COVID-19 test results, after early returning concerning results. Meanwhile, Victoria’s vaccine rollout has begun.
Worries over council meeting frequency cut
Geelong council’s move to slash its public meeting schedule has prompted “major concerns”, as the group returns to the contentious monthly meeting frequency adopted shortly before the council’s 2016 sacking.
Torquay festival facing legal action as refund wait nears year
Disgruntled ticketholders are threatening to take legal action against organisers of a Torquay music festival who have failed to give refunds almost a year after cancelling the event.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
When Armstrong Creek post office will open
A post office is finally due to open at Armstrong Creek following a strong community campaign.
Beach closed as authorities probe sewage spill
Beachgoers are being urged to avoid a Queenscliff beach as authorities continue to probe a pungent sewage spill at Shortlands Bluff.
Cats WAG’s guilty plea over bizarre Coast theft
A Geelong Cats WAG and founder of a world renowned bikini company has pleaded guilty for stealing in a Gold Coast court. SEE THE VIDEO
Belchers Corner administrator dismissed as debt passes $5m
An administrator appointed during the Belchers Corner demolition saga has been dismissed as the owner’s corporation grapples with a mounting debt of more than $5 million.
Shock number of Victorians not willing to get COVID jab
A concerning number of Victorians say they will not agree to be voluntarily vaccinated once the COVID-19 jab is made available.
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Greatest gigs to rock The Workers Club Geelong
With the doors closing on Geelong live music favourite The Workers Club, owner Steven Nichols recalls some of the best performances to grace the venue’s stage.
Rise in bike crashes
Aggressive motorists are lining cyclists up as targets as police report a significant rise in bike collisions.
‘No confidence’: Surf Coast travel agent’s fears post JobKeeper
A Surf Coast travel agent says coronavirus has decimated her business and that her industry needs more government support to stay afloat as they work to refund cancelled trips for their clients.
Coroner urges transparency after Geelong man’s tragic death
A coroner has recommended psychologists provide young patients with written information they can share with loved ones, after investigating the tragic death of a 20-year-old Geelong man.
Council faces increased pressure to build $38m aquatic centre
Plans to build a long-awaited $38.5 million aquatic centre in Torquay are facing increased pressure as the Surf Coast Shire Council scrambles to find a way to cover a funding shortfall.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
Sixth time’s a charm for Geelong couple’s delayed wedding
A Geelong couple finally got the chance to say ‘I do’ on Sunday after COVID-19 rules disrupted their wedding plans on five occasions.
Half Cat to be celebrated in special exhibition
Cats fans will be able to personally thank Steve Sobey – the man who filled the Half Cat suit for 24 years and more than 500 games – at a special exhibition next month.
‘One day at a time’: Jordan opens up on Levi’s diagnosis
Jordan Ablett is opening up on life after baby son Levi’s diagnosis with a rare degenerative disease, saying Gary has been her “rock” throughout.
Man injured in Belmont pub brawl
A man was seriously injured after allegedly being assaulted at a Belmont hotel.
Raw sewage spills on to foreshore
Raw sewage leaking on to the foreshore of a popular Bellarine seaside town has prompted an emergency response and sent a ‘highly odorous’ smell across the area.
Anti-vaxxers protest in Geelong streets
A small group of anti-vaccination protesters took to the streets of Geelong as part of national rallies.
Residents rally against ‘noisy’ bike park plans
More than 100 people have signed a petition against a bike park proposed for a former high school site on the Bellarine following fears it would be too noisy and impact the town’s heritage.
Rip Curl Pro’s replacement revealed
Surfing fans rejoice! Another gnarly event is due to fill the giant shoes of the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach this Easter. This is what’s planned.
Geelong braces for heatwave
The Geelong region is bracing for an unusually long heatwave in the coming days as people keep their fingers crossed an easing of lockdown will allow them to make the most of it.
The Ritz Hotel Geelong
The Ritz Hotel has been transformed from an eyesore to a 4.5 star hotel
What submissions say should happen to Spring Creek
More than 3000 submissions have been received in response to a proposed Surf Coast planning policy, which could see Spring Creek kept as a “green break”, or developed into housing. This is what the majority had to say.
New exposure site emerges; Sutton defends snap lockdown
A fruit shop in Broadmeadows has been added to Victoria’s growing list of exposure sites. It comes as Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the snap lockdown was not an over-reaction.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
Calls for mandatory QR codes to fix contact tracing mess
The state government is under pressure to make its QR tracing app mandatory to strengthen its contact tracing system.
Details of Avalon quarantine proposal revealed
Avalon Airport CEO Justin Giddings has revealed how many cabins he envisions being set-up to house returning travellers should the state government give it the green light to host an outdoor quarantine facility.
Gigantic growth for Geelong rail revealed
Patronage on the Geelong line is due to double by 2031 in a startling reminder of the need for fast rail and other rail infrastructure improvements.
Need a job? Here’s where to look
Advertised jobs in the Geelong region hit an overall three-year high for January last month, data from a job tracking service reveals.
How to combat stress amid snap lockdown
Geelong residents are being urged to take care of their mental health amid fears around the impact of a third lockdown.
Fears talk of return traveller cuts will leave locals stranded
Fears are mounting for at least 10 locals who are still stranded overseas, amid renewed calls for discussions about reducing Australia’s intake of returning travellers.
‘Big four’ bank’s Torquay branch closure sparks fierce backlash
A ‘big four’ bank will permanently close its Torquay branch within weeks due to an increase in demand for online banking.
Geelong scientists’ urgent fight to protect pork industry
Geelong scientists are working as part of an international effort to combat a disease that could threaten Australia’s pork industry.
‘It does not work’: social housing redevelopment slammed
Two Geelong social housing sites in Geelong will be redeveloped in coming months, but the plan has already drawn criticism from some existing residents. Here’s why.
Geelong cancer survivor mural named one of Australia’s best
A mural painted on a Geelong West store has been named as one of the best public art experiences in the nation.
Abletts reveal details of little Levi’s disease
The footy family revealed more on their beloved son, and the treatments he endures for a rare degenerative disease.
Geelong’s No.1 beauty salon revealed
Geelong’s best beauty salon has been decided in a nailbiting vote. Here’s who the Addy’s subscribers chose as their No.1.
Dan defends regional Vic lockdown despite no cases
Premier Daniel Andrews has reinforced there are no cases of coronavirus outside Melbourne but defended the decision to lock down regional Victoria.
Meteor ‘explodes’ across Victorian skyline
Incredible footage has captured the moment an impressive meteor lit up the skies across Victoria. SEE THE FOOTAGE.
Avalon Airport shapes as Victoria’s quarantine solution
Avalon Airport could be transformed into Victoria’s first outdoor international quarantine facility in just 30 days once given the green light, with the state government revealing it is considering the move.
Geelong AM Briefing: This morning’s top news
Get all the news you need to know to start your day. Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories and overnight news.
Vaccine rollout to begin in one week
Australia’s vaccine rollout will begin next week with 80,000 Pfizer doses to be given to aged care residents, healthcare staff and hotel quarantine workers.
Hospital visitor rules tightened, surgeries under review
Barwon Health has tightened visitor restrictions amid the Holiday Inn COVID-19 outbreak.
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