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20 years ago

September 1, 2000

Security standards for some of the world’s deadliest diseases are in question at Geelong’s CSIRO Animal Health Laboratory.

Federal government could outsource computer systems controlling security for diseases such as anthrax and foot and mouth stored and researched at the laboratory.

15 years ago

September 2, 2005

Spiralling petrol prices have led to “epidemic proportions” of fuel theft and motorists trying to pawn possessions to fill their tanks, according to a Geelong service station company director.

Local fuel operators are calling for government intervention as the petrol thefts from service stations contribute to statewide lost income of $15 million a year.

10 years ago

September 3, 2010

Home buyers are already staking claims to blocks in a controversially proposed redevelopment of Geelong Golf Club, according to developers.

Links Living reported more than 100 registrations of interest in the North Geelong allotments despite the project having yet to win approval or release prices.

5 years ago

September 4, 2015

Police are investigating a graphic Geelong Facebook account filled with vile images of local teenagers using drugs.

The site details local drug culture, with several of the featured teenagers known to Geelong police.

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