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GHB ambo cases rise

Geelong · Geelong

GHB ambo cases rise

Ambulance call outs relating to a depressant drug are rising across the country, with Greater Geelong emerging as a regional hotspot, according to new research. Following an analysis of data from the National Ambulance Surveillance System, Monash University and Turning Point found that gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) related ambulance attendance rates substantially increased across multiple areas. The research identified Greater Geelong as the fourt…See the Story

Exploring gardens by night

Wildfires · Geelong

Exploring gardens by night

Geelong Botanic Gardens will open its gates for a special evening event for the community to explore the surrounding wildlife at night. Bats, Dark Skies and Garden Night Walk will begin at the garden’s office on Wednesday, July 23, at 5pm and will feature the fly-out of the grey-headed flying foxes, a vulnerable bat species. City of Greater Geelong’s Environment and Natural Resources coordinator Jeanette Spittle said Kelly Clitheroe of the Dark …Read Article

'Gloves off' as Saints seek to end Kardinia Park hoodoo

Saints · Geelong

'Gloves off' as Saints seek to end Kardinia Park hoodoo

Tim Watson was coach and Barry Hall the star forward when St Kilda last beat the Cats in Geelong, and another tough test awaits on Sunday.Read Article

A tale of mystery and love

Four years after the release of her debut novel Tussaud, Geelong author Belinda Lyons-Lee has launched her second book, The Haunting of Mr & Mrs Stevenson. Lyons-Lee’s new offering is equal parts love story, mystery and fictional retelling of the genesis of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The tale evokes a gothic mood, with seances, haunted furniture, chain smoking and artistic obsession, set aga…Geelong · Geelong Read Article

Wild Walkabout in nature

Greater Geelong community members have a chance to explore the environments around them through free guided events. Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will host a Wild Walkabout on Saturday, July 19, from 2pm to 3pm, where people can discover the plants and creatures that call the reserve home. Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve’s Peter Sullivan said the event would help the community learn more about the reserve. “I’m hoping people will apprecia…Geelong · Geelong See the Story

City searches for market operator

Geelong council is moving forward with plans to inspire more activity in the centre of town, this week beginning the process of establishing a weekly market in Little Malop Street. At its June meeting the council announced a raft of funding inclusions to the budget following community consultation, with $100,000 included for a “new funding initiative for a Central Geelong market”. This week the City put out the call for potential operators of a …Geelong · Geelong Read Article

Viva Energy Marks Low Carbon Fuel Milestone - Fully Loaded

Image: Viva EnergyViva Energy has taken a big step forward in its efforts towards achieving a circular economy and low-carbon fuel production in Australia’s transport industry. This week, Viva’s Geelong Refinery has successfully processed 10 tonnes of tyre pyrolysis oil alongside crude oil to produce a full range of fuels and products. This follows the refinery processing a similar quantity of pyrolysis oil being derived from waste plastic in Ma…Economy · Geelong See the Story

The run home and what it means for all nine sides

Justin Flynn takes a look at the run home for the Epworth Cup Division 1 women’s footy. GEELONG AMATEUR 1st 9-1 78.69% Should win its remaining four games and finish on top of the ladder. Ammos face a tough one against Thomson in round 13 and St Joseph’s in the final round won’t be easy. Young gun Lillee Barendsen, just days away from her 20th birthday and also a talented cricketer, has had a heck of a season with 36 goals and hasn’t been held g…Geelong · Geelong See the Story

Diya on the frontline of child protection

Geelong child protection worker Diya Thakkar has received the “best possible start” to her career. Having completed her degree in social work at the Australian College of Applied Psychology University College, Ms Thakkar enrolled in the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s Child Protection Employment Program (CPEP). A 12-week program, CPEP provides participants the chance to learn about child protection in a structured environment whil…Geelong · Geelong Read Article

Cats' AFLW coaching panel gets premiership boost

Geelong premiership player Tom Atkins and ex-Magpie and Saint Nathan Brown have joined the Cats' AFLW coaching panelCats · Geelong See the Story

Milestone Moment for Tyre Recycling in Victoria

The Viva Energy team celebrate the processing of the tyre oil at the Geelong refinery. Image: Viva Energy Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery has successfully processed 10 tonnes of tyre pyrolysis oil alongside crude oil to produce a full range of fuels and products. The company said the development is a significant step in its plans to establish tyre-recycling in Melbourne and follows the refinery processing a similar quantity of pyrolysis oil deriv…Geelong · Geelong See the Story

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