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20 years ago

October 6, 2000

Surf Coast parents fear bullying is “out of control” at Torquay Primary School.

They have accused the school of being soft on bullies and have written to Education Minister Mary Delahunty to intervene.

15 years ago

October 7, 2005

Police have banned underworld criminals from Geelong racetracks.

The bans apply to Geelong Race Course and Corio’s Beckley Park.

10 years ago

October 8, 2010

Lara will host one of Australia’s largest music festivals next year, according to organisers.

One Great Night On Earth publicity manager Laura Rega expected up to 100,000 patrons to attend, raising about $14 million for charity

5 years ago

October 9, 2015

Heart attack and car accident victims face some of the state’s longest or shortest waits for ambulances depending on where they live in the Geelong region, according to new figures.

Ambulance Victoria’s annual report said people suffering code-one emergencies in Golden Plains Shire endured the slowest response times.

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