Geelong morning briefing

Roundabout removal sparks safety concerns at school

Morning, Geelong. Thursday's 6 degrees and overcast, but there's a heated local story brewing.

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This intersection is so confusing a school principal directs the traffic himself
A Geelong council removed a roundabout to make an intersection safer for pedestrians, but parents and teachers say it has made the area more dangerous, with a school principal now directing traffic himself.
theage.com.au
The transformation behind Newcomb star’s stellar season
Newcomb star Logan Wagener has returned to the Bellarine Football Netball League as a playing assistant coach, and his fresh perspective has helped him play some of the best football of his career.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Geelong favourite earns three award nominations
Mavs Greek Restaurant in Little Malop Street has earned three statewide award nominations, including a shot at specialty restaurant of the year in the Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Gallagher and Rowell deliver para-cycling podium success
Geelong's Jess Gallagher won silver in the women's tandem B 1000m time trial at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, adding to her impressive collection with her fifth cycling medal across three games.
timesnewsgroup.com.au