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Weed crash

Paramedics treated two people after a car smashed into an East Geelong house last Monday.

A St Albans Park man allegedly told police he took synthetic cannabis before blacking out and crashing his car into the residence.

Pub attack

A Geelong Policeman faced court this week to recall a near death experience at a Queenscliff pub.

A Queenscliff trio are facing mandatory jail terms after they attacked two police officers, leaving one with significant injuries.

Superman’s back

Superman has made his return high above a Geelong community theatre building following his theft last week.

The iconic superhero arm’s are now permanently strapped with gaffer tape and his legs are stuck through a wire frame.

City illuminates

Geelong will again host White Night in 2021 after its success in 2018.

The first White Night Geelong attracted about 70,000 people for dozens of lightshows, projections and artistic performances.

Rabbit bait

Geelong will roll out a trial of its new pindone baiting program, in a bid to reduce a record number of rabbits damaging public reserves.

The program follows community concern about the growing population of rabbits and the harm they pose to sporting fields and significant environmental assets.

Clinic expands

The Geelong Clinic will expand by 21 beds following an announcement by Healthscope Limited that it will invest more than $16 million into the mental health centre.

The Geelong Clinic is currently a dedicated 52-bed private mental health hospital that treats conditions such as schizophrenia, depression and eating disorders.

Flying high

The RSL flag will be flying high outside the Surf Coast Shire offices until the end of April as part of this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations.

The flag acts as a symbol of the month’s importance for “ex-service people and their families” according to Torquay RSL President Bob Tyler.

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