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17 years ago

August 1, 2008

Geelong Hospital will open a free needle exchange for drug addicts within metres of a children’s play area, according to a Barwon Health volunteer.

Angelo Kakouros said the exchange in the hospital’s emergency department would be a safety threat to the children, patients and staff.

10 years ago

July 31, 2015

George Fallaw and Rose Steele kick up their heels to toast Geelong’s newest event.

Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons’ Big Group has joined forces with an events manager to bring to the city an authentic taste of Germany’s favourite festival.

6 years ago

August 2, 2019

Geelong is stuck in an “unemployment crisis” despite new figures showing employment grown in regional Victoria, according to a coalition MP.

1 year ago

August 2, 2024

Armstrong Creek will have a new kinder in less than two years, helping busy families ditch the double-drop-offs between primary schools and kinders.

The state government announced eight new kinders on Friday, July 26, with one due to be open at Armstrong Creek’s Warralily Park Primary School (interim name) by Term 1, 2026.

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