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Michaela Meade @michaelameade96
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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Ocean Grove woman’s cancer fight a ‘shock to the system’

Elise Stapleton was shocked to find out that what she first thought was her endometriosis flaring up was in fact bowel cancer.

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Belmont parents Sarah and John are calling for more awareness after their one-year-old daughter suffered a stroke 💔 geelongadvertiser.com.au/new… via @geelongaddy

Our toddler had a stroke, shocked Belmont family tells

Juniper Sleight’s family are “absolutely floored” that the one-year-old had a stroke.

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You can donate to the GoFundMe here - gofundme.com/f/junis-journey… And find more info about childhood stroke here - strokefoundation.org.au/abou…

Donate to Juni's Journey - Life-threatening Stroke, organized by Aaron Hackett

Juni's Journey - Life-threatening Stroke Our 23-month-old niece, Juniper (J… Aaron Hackett needs your support for Juni's Journey - Life-threatening Stroke

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

‘Gutted’: Bannockburn man’s wife died on his birthday

On Ian Aranyosi’s 59th birthday, his wife Heather died.

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

Two men hospitalised after stabbing at Barwon Prison

Two prisoners have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing at Barwon Prison on Wednesday.

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A young girl has been flown to hospital in a critical condition following an incident at a Lorne beach. geelongadvertiser.com.au/new… via @geelongaddy

Girl remains in hospital after near-drowning at Lorne

A young girl remains in hospital after reports of a near-drowning in Lorne on Tuesday afternoon.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Husband’s cancer battle inspires Rippleside woman to keep going

The year Heather Kelly was supposed to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary with husband Rob, he was diagnosed with blood cancer.

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

Australian Ballet's Artistic Health Centre has had success treating...

Using a multi-disciplinary approach, research, physiotherapy and ta...

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

How Bell Park man and Lucas the cat ‘rescued each other’

Bell Park resident Peter Webb says his rescue cat saved him, as Geelong is revealed to be one of the state’s hot spots for pet lovers.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Geelong teen seconds from death in camping trip gone wrong

If Geoff Chandler hadn’t indulged in another drink on a camping trip, he and grandson Noah may not be alive today.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Concerned parents slam ‘dangerous’ waterfront park revamp

A Geelong waterfront playground is excluding kids with disabilities since a new slide was installed, concerned parents say.

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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/gee… via @geelongaddy

Asbestos, possum urine: Is this Geelong’s most neglected school?

Winchelsea Primary parents are calling for a new school to be built, saying existing classrooms are riddled with asbestos, pests and possum urine.

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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/gee… via @geelongaddy

Why more schools should start teaching Auslan sign language

A Queenscliff primary school has started teaching students Auslan, as a support organisation urges more educators to take up the sign language amid huge demand growth.

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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/gee… via @geelongaddy

Not enough toilets for one of Geelong’s fastest growing schools

One of the Geelong region’s fastest growing primary schools doesn’t have enough toilets to cater for its students, the council president says.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Young woman ‘checked out from reality’ after sexual assault

In her first year of university, Alex Russell says she was sexually assaulted by someone she thought was a friend.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Detectives probe fatal Lorne house fire

Detectives from Geelong’s criminal investigation unit are investigating a devastating fire that killed an unidentified man in Lorne on Sunday.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Grovedale man left paralysed after surgery meant to save his legs

Brenton Bell has regained his independence after years of relying on support workers around the clock.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Year of bloating, cramping pain turned out to be hidden cancer

Judy Williams is using her positive outlook on life to battle ovarian cancer.

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So honoured to be named runner up for the Caroline Jones @WIM_Aus 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_a on your win👏👏 womeninmedia.com.au/post/cha…

Charmayne Allison wins Caroline Jones Women in Media Young Journalist’s Award

Charmayne Allison, an ABC reporter based in Alice Springs, secures the 2023 Caroline Jones Women in Media Young Journalist’s Award.

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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/new… via @geelongaddy

Recycling centre gives ex-prisoners, people doing it tough ‘a chance’

A Bell Park recycling centre opened this month is giving hope to people like April Croft, who says it’s changed her life.

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