Geelong to host World Shearing Championships; clean energy hub opens

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1. Geelong to become home of shearing for next four years

   Geelong will host the world's best shearers after securing a run of major competitions culminating in the 2029 World Shearing Championships. The Geelong Showgrounds will host four major events over the coming years, beginning with the Victorian titles at the Royal Geelong Show.

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2. New Geelong hub prepares students for clean energy jobs

   Geelong students will get hands-on experience with renewable energy technology through a new clean energy training facility at The Gordon. The Clean Energy Training Hub has opened at the TAFE's East Geelong campus for secondary and vocational students.

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3. Surf Coast nets tournament glory

   Surf Coast Netball Association's under-15 representative side has gone unbeaten to claim tournament glory in Castlemaine, finishing on top of the ladder after 10 games.

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4. Rising stars: Young finalists named for AFL Barwon recognition

   A premiership-winning goal kicker, interstate recruit and budding VFLW star have been named finalists for AFL Barwon's Female Football Rising Star. Five players are in contention for the award, to be presented at the league presentation night on 24 August.

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5. ‘I’m a fighter’: Pettit vows to deliver for South Barwon

   Liberal candidate for South Barwon Libby Pettit says the electorate has missed out on vital infrastructure for years, and she will get results if she wins the seat at November's state election. She said spending on schools, services and public transport was not keeping pace.

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