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Harriet Shing is the state Labor government's housing and building minister.

More social housing for central Geelong

The state government is keeping details of a new 49-apartment social housing development in central Geelong that it is funding close to its chest.

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CoGG flags at half mast on Wednesday December 18. Picture: Alan Barber

‘It’s what Geelong does’: City rallies for Bondi victims

Geelong residents have overwhelmed blood donation centres and lowered flags to half-mast following Sunday’s devastating Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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Torquay school’s move to axe dresses sparks debate

A Torquay school’s decision to axe dress uniforms has divided the community, with critics slamming the move as stripping away freedom of choice. HAVE YOUR SAY

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How does a bread basket combust?

How did a delivery of bread to a Bellarine brewery mysteriously combust? The answer and much more in this week’s WTF.

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A Mackay father was stunned to find out he was the winner of a lotto jackpot just as he was starting his workday. Find out what he wants to spend it on.ÃÂ

‘Holy moly’: Dad wins $900k in TattsLotto draw

A Birregurra father has won $900,000 in a TattsLotto draw just days before Christmas, promising his two young daughters more presents under the tree.

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2 car collision on 14 patients, on 13th Beach rd Barwon Heads Police CFA Ambulance in attendance with 1 patient taken by Air ambulance to Hospital Picture: Mark Wilson

Four hospitalised, one seriously injured, in Bellarine crash

Four people have been taken to hospital after two cars collided near Thirteenth Beach, with a man in his 70s flown to Melbourne in serious condition.

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Darryn Lyons is unhappy about the floating Christmas Tree. Picture: Alan Barber

Darryn Lyons: ‘Geelong’s CBD is dying – and here’s why’

Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons has launched a blistering attack on the city’s decline, demanding answers from leaders who “let it happen”.

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Club Chin Chin at GMHBA Stadium.

Geelong’s Club Chin Chin to slash opening hours

Despite being hailed a “genuine success”, a popular GMHBA Stadium restaurant will abandon regular dining and operate only on select match days and special occasions from 2026.

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Geelong Arts CentreÃs Church Redevelopment Project on Ryrie St. Picture: Alison Wynd

‘Everyone is scared’: Geelong Arts Centre project hit by health fears

A $3m community-funded arts project has ground to a halt after testing revealed workers face potential health risks from dangerous levels of mould.

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The Coles in Drysdale was evacuated today after a small freezer fire. Picture: Mark Wilson

Freezer fire sparks Drysdale Coles evacuation

Shoppers have been evacuated from a Bellarine Peninsula Coles after a small fire broke out in a freezer, sending smoke throughout the store.

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Belmont bakery targeted in break-in, owner calls for security

The owner of a small business in Belmont is warning others in the area to take security precautions, after an intruder broke into her bakery in the early hours of Saturday, leaving workers “unsettled”.

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Gallery: Karen Feldman’s Monday Acro Studios students showcase skills

It was time for Karen Feldman’s Hamlyn Heights Dance and Acro students to show off their skills at the end of year performance on Saturday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Georgia Tyrrell of Victoria Country during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at RSEA Park on July 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

Falcon fought to prove draft value – and the personal turmoil that drove it

Left unhappy after a tough bottom-age campaign had her off the draft radar, Geelong Falcons captain Georgia Tyrrell has been nothing if not persistent in her bid to prove herself this year.

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Tributes continue for JJ Hutchinson.

Geelong road transformed into graffiti tribute for teen

Family and friends have transformed crash site streets and Geelong CBD walls into graffiti shrines after Geelong teen JJ Hutchinson died when his car hit a pole in Corio.

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