A young woman who had a tough childhood, which included a loved one in jail, has revealed how a Bell Park recycling centre is helping people who’ve been involved with the prison system. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/r… via Geelong Advertiser

So honoured to be named runner up for the Caroline Jones Women in Media young journo award☺️ It's been an honour to tell the stories of so many in the Geelong community at the Addy, and I can't wait to tell more. Huge congrats to Charmayne Allison on your win👏👏 womeninmedia.com.au/post/charmayne…

A Geelong woman has revealed how, after almost a year suffering “vague” symptoms, she was diagnosed with an often undetected cancer. Very surprised to laugh like I did when speaking to Judy about her diagnosis - may she win her fight👊 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/g… via Geelong Advertiser

A 62-year-old has revealed how a spinal surgery meant to save the use of his legs left him paralysed 💔 Read his inspiring story 👇 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/g… via Geelong Advertiser

Sad news this morning: A person has been found dead, while another has been hospitalised, after a fire in a suburban street in Lorne on Sunday morning. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/o… via Geelong Advertiser

A young Bannockburn woman has detailed how her university education became “incredibly difficult” after she experienced alleged sexual and physical assaults. So grateful to Alex for sharing her story - we need to see change in the system. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/y… via Geelong Advertiser

The council president of one of the fastest growing primary schools in the Geelong region has revealed why new students should have strong bladders. geelongadvertiser.com.au/geelong-educat… via Geelong Advertiser

A school on the Bellarine has introduced Auslan sign language, with a support organisation revealing how it could lead to more inclusion for the Deaf community. geelongadvertiser.com.au/geelong-educat… via Geelong Advertiser

A primary school on the Surf Coast deals with asbestos, possum urine, and birds destroying wiring, forking out $30,000 annually for basic upkeep as a result, according to the council president. geelongadvertiser.com.au/geelong-educat… via Geelong Advertiser

Concerned parents say a slide installed at Poppy Kettle Playground on the Geelong waterfront is excluding some children, with one mother saying it’s an accident waiting to happen. Watch the video 👇 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/g… via Geelong Advertiser

A North Geelong grandfather has described the moment a tree fell on his caravan, with his teenage grandson inside. Watch the video of the damage 👇 Absolutely incredible story of a very lucky escape geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/g… via Geelong Advertiser

Peter Webb was in a “dark hole” before adopting his newest rescue cat, Lucas. Here’s how the feline companion saved him👇 The most feel-good story I've done in a while ❤️ geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/b… via Geelong Advertiser

A research collaboration between La Trobe and Australian Ballet is treating - and resolving - injuries once considered untreatable, offering longevity to careers in dance and sport. WATCH 👇 brnw.ch/21wFYkh

Heather Kelly did not expect to become a widow at the age of 52💔. But she’s taken the grief she feels at her husband Rob’s death and pushed forward❤️‍🩹 Read her inspiring story 👇 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/h… via Geelong Advertiser

A young girl has been flown to hospital in a critical condition following an incident at a Lorne beach. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/c… via Geelong Advertiser

Two men, believed to be prisoners, have been taken to hospital after an apparent stabbing at Barwon Prison on Wednesday afternoon. geelongadvertiser.com.au/truecrimeaustr… via Geelong Advertiser

A Bannockburn grandfather has shared the heartbreak of his wife’s death after a car collision, as the number of lives lost on our roads last year is revealed💔 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/i… via Geelong Advertiser

Elise Stapleton, in her 30s, found out that what she first thought was her endometriosis flaring up was in fact bowel cancer. She’s sharing how some chocolates could help others facing the disease 👇 geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/3… via Geelong Advertiser