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Ford to slash Geelong jobs
Some 400 jobs, most from Geelong, are set to be lost at car manufacturing giant Ford. Most of the roles to be cut are in…
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The kettlebells are ringing
If you have never heard of kettlebell as a sport, then you are probably not alone. Competitive kettlebell lifting has a long history in Russia…
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Grovedale postie celebrates 40 years
Grovedale Delivery Centre’s Duane Smith is celebrating 40 years of service with Australia Post. The postal delivery officer has had many roles in his career,…
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Avenue of Honour marks 104 years
The 22nd Annual Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve Service will be held on Sunday, July 2, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the Waurn Ponds Avenue of…
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Family violence a concern for Geelong
Family violence remains a concern in Geelong, according to figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency. Reported crime across the Greater Geelong region increased by…
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Rescued baby owls take flight
Three young owls are back in the wild after recuperating at Werribee Zoo for more than two months. The trio were found in the hollow…
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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend…
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Affordable housing project update
Surf Coast Shire Council has chosen Housing Choices Australia as the preferred provider for the Aireys Inlet Affordable Housing Project. The national not-for-profit housing provider…
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More STI services in Surf Coast
Anglesea Medical has joined the Victorian Sexual Health Network to help manage sexually transmissible infections (STI) in the Surf Coast region. The centre partnered with…
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Real estate agent jailed
A former estate agent who mishandled his clients’ trust account funds for personal use was sentenced to 12 months in prison and a two-year Community…
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Fake parking tickets circulating Geelong
Geelong residents are being warned to double-check their parking fines after discovering fake tickets in the region. The City of Greater Geelong first discovered the…
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Community calendar
Book club Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month from 6.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley 0488-055 969 Chess clubs…
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