The Latest Breaking News from Geelong

Geelong Refinery Fire Exposes How Thin Australia’s Fuel Safety Net Really Is

A fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has rattled confidence in Australia’s already stretched fuel system. Here’s what experts say.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17

Fuel prices fall despite Geelong refinery blaze as Albanese says facility production has slipped by 40%

Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17

PM to join summit on reopening strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

When oil refineries burn, here’s what happens to your lungs and heart

The fire at a major oil refinery in the Victorian city of Geelong has now reportedly been extinguished. But with thick smoke from the blaze lingering in the air on Thursday, many residents in Geelong and surrounding areas will understandably be worried.

The Conversation · Apr 16

Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’

Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20 cents a litre

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

Geelong oil refinery fire: what we know so far

Viva Energy oil refinery at Corio, one of just two remaining in Australia, supplies about 50% of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the whole country’s

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16

'Blaze not yet under control': Fire breaks out at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery in Australia

A major fire erupted early Thursday at Viva Energy Group’s Geelong refinery in southern Australia, one of the country’s two remaining oil refineries that supplies about 10 per cent of its fuel.

The Times of India · Apr 15

Geelong fire: blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries extinguished after 13 hours as fuel supply fears remain

Petrol production hit and full extent of damage unknown after ‘unprecedented’ fire at Viva plant in Corio

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Bowen says Geelong fire appears to be accidental; Keating lashes Liberals– as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 15

Paris-Camembert: Frenchman Pierre Gautherat escapes breakaway partners in final kilometre to win home race

Alexandre Delettre and Maxime Vezie complete podium at hilly one-day event

Cycling News · Mar 31