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Victoria, Australia
Joined January 2010
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Geelong council has slammed and rejected a move to rename a Point Lonsdale street for fears its mispronunciation may be offensive bit.ly/2KZ5Mk7
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This morning's Torquay #AustraliaDay2018 event features an Australian citizenship ceremony, welcoming new citizens to the Surf Coast
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Point Impossible Road is closed at Blackgate Road due to inundation, we'll reopen when we can.
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Cracking cover shot on this week's @echonewspaper - make sure you check out our #property guide inside as well!
Man air-lifted to hospital after head on collision with a 21-year-old driver in Ocean Grove, Shell Rd. geelongadvertiser.com.au/art…
Toast to the Coast has 500 discount early bird tickets up for grabs at $25 (Normally $40) until August 31. Get on it. winegeelong.com.au/toast_to_…
SURF Coast Shire wants the land 1km west of Duffields Rd to remain farming zone. Today it fronts the C66 panel geelongadvertiser.com.au/art…
3 adult whales and 1 calf spotted near Sheok Falls Car Park West of Lorne #WhaleSighting
Missing Queenscliff man Rodney Martini was "friendly" and "lovable," says manager of his aged care home geelongadvertiser.com.au/art…
Calling the voters of Corio & Corangamite. Take @geelongaddy 2minute poll to tell us what way you're leaning surveymonkey.com/s/B3GT7G9
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INDENTED HEAD: Police dig up the backyard at the home of missing man Douglas Kally, who disappeared 4 years ago.
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TORQUAY BEACH CLOSURE: Half an hour left before lifesavers shut the beach after red algae break out. Hurry up if you want a swim!
Saw HIC Pro on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii today.Jan Juc's Jack Perry was among those taking on Sunset. We've got amazing local talent!
When she's ready, HMAS Canberra will be aircraft carrier, complete with helipad. Notice the upwards shoot for take off
Blue Marlin carrying HMAS Canberra, which will go to Geelong then Williamstown for final touches.
Here's the Blue Marlin coming through the heads. She's a whopper!
Geelong marathon champ Rowan Walker has won the 100km ultra Surf Coast Century. It took him 8 hrs, 25 mins. Unbelievable!
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One person trapped after a crash on the Great Ocean Road, west of Apollo Bay. Emergency crews on scene Great Ocean Road closed near Binns Rd
Crash on Great Ocean Road. Traffic closed in both directions near Binns Rd, Cape Otway. Drive safely folks.
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Replying to @QFNC
@QFNC mad Monday celebrations in full swing @Vic_Tavern . Well done Couta boys!