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Rubbish piles up as garbo strikes spread across country

Bins will go uncollected in Sydney and Geelong as Cleanaway garbos walk off the job and the union calls for state governments to help settle the dispute.

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Federal MP Libby Coker raises concerns of 'mismanagement' at Geelong City Council amid funding cuts to public services

A Geelong federal MP raises concerns of "mismanagement" at Victoria's largest regional city council, amid community outrage sparked by plans to close local libraries.

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Geelong region to lose three libraries due to council budget shortfalls

Victoria's second-largest council area is set to lose three libraries and see opening hours slashed at seven others, as Geelong's council cuts costs to help "stay afloat" amid financial pressures.

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To get to net zero, policymakers need to listen to communities. Here's what they can learn from places like Geelong

While the federal government was announcing its flagship Net Zero Authority, in the Victorian city of Geelong hundreds of people – including community groups, unions, faith organisations and business representatives – were preparing an announcement of their own this week.

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The Geelong suburb of Norlane is Victoria's most disadvantaged area, census data shows

The northern Geelong suburb of Norlane tops an ABS list of areas in Victoria facing the most disadvantage. But amid the grim statistics and intergenerational challenges, a strong community is taking steps forward.

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Gary Ablett Sr to sue AFL, Geelong and Hawthorn clubs over concussion claims

Geelong legend joins more than 60 AFL players now seeking compensation for head knock issues

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Victorian MP says her government should consider appointing administrators to Geelong council amid governance concerns

Labor member for Geelong Christine Couzens says she and other state MPs have approached Victoria's local government minister for "frank discussions" about the City of Geelong, amid governance concerns, budget blowouts and impending redundancies.

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Truck driver dead after crash with regional train

A truck driver has died following a crash with a V/Line train at a level crossing in Geelong. The crash happened near Barwon Terrace in South Geelong at

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Truck driver dies after crash with regional train

A truck driver has died following a collision with a V/Line train in Geelong.

AAP

Suns' Lukosius bombs Cats to historic low in AFL win

Gold Coast have ended a six-game, six-year losing streak to Geelong and ensured the defending AFL premiers sunk to 0-3 start in 2023 with a 19-point win.

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Suns adopt meditative state to match the Cats

Lachie Weller has returned to the AFL mentally and physically in shape, ensuring the Suns aren't panicking ahead of hosting Geelong.

AAP

Suns' Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking

Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.

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How can Australia pay $368 billion for new submarines? Some of the money will be created from thin air

Australia’s decision to buy three nuclear-powered submarines and build another eight is so expensive that, for the A$268 billion to $368 billion price tag, we could give a million dollars to every resident of Geelong, or Hobart, or Wollongong.

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Sir Rod Stewart cancels Geelong leg of tour due to illness, hours before gates open

The 78-year-old was due on stage with Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens on Saturday afternoon, but promoters cancelled the show just hours before gates opened, leaving fans devastated.

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Magpies beat Cats but lose star Jeremy Howe, hospitalised with a broken arm

Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was in agony when stretchered off the MCG with a fractured forearm early in the Magpies' win over Geelong.

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McRae's Magpies set sights on AFL 'Predator' Geelong

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has dipped into his bag of tricks for inspiration as he eyes an upset against Geelong in their blockbuster round-one clash.

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Parker says Swans have learned their hard lessons

Sydney co-captain Luke Parker is confident that the Swans have reacted the right way to last year's grand final belting from Geelong and will improve in 2023.

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Geelong development overhaul hopes to inject heartbeat into city that 'barely has a pulse'

Fewer car parks, more bike lanes and uninterrupted views are part of the development overhaul for Victoria's second-largest city, designed to drive population growth and inject colour into Geelong's "languishing" CBD.

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Geelong 'can't afford' to chip in for 2026 Commonwealth Games, councillor warns

A councillor from Victoria's second-biggest city warns Geelong will struggle to deliver on funding expectations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which will hold nine sports and the closing ceremony in the region.

AAP

Dangerfield looks to the future as Geelong captain

New Geelong leadership duo Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Stewart are both genuine locals at the AFL's only regional club.

ABC News

Allegations of 'soft corruption' in City of Greater Geelong's recruitment process sparks call for inquiry

The Victorian government is being urged to investigate the City of Greater Geelong's recruitment of high-paid staff, amid accusations of nepotism and the risk of "soft corruption".

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Geelong resident works full-time and has own business but still can't afford a rental

Living in regional Victoria is becoming increasingly unaffordable as housing demand exceeds supply

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Geelong's Epworth Hospital to close maternity ward due to 'workforce challenges'

About 100 Epworth Hospital patients due to give birth after March 31 will need to make arrangements at one of Geelong's two other maternity wards

AAP

Ewan out to build cycling form in Geelong

Caleb Ewan knows he can win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race if the cards fall the way of the Australian sprint ace.

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Church member in court over child abuse

A 36-year-old Geelong man who is a member of the Geelong Revival Centre has faced court accused of child sexual abuse offences.

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