Geelong florist heads to Shanghai WorldSkills comp

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1. Young Geelong florist’s competitive career grows global

   Young Geelong florist Charlotte Follett will represent Australia in Shanghai this September at the 48th WorldSkills Competition. She is part of the Skillaroos, a team of 38 apprentices, trainees and students selected after regional and national competitions.

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2. The Coutas keep building ahead of September showdown

   Queenscliff's Coutas finished as minor premiers in both the senior and reserves competitions for the first time in 50 years this season. Captain Caleb Whitely says the club's off-field development and culture shift to make Queenscliff a destination club have driven the success.

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3. Juniors ready for grand final berths

   More than 400 junior footballers from across the Geelong region will play under-16 and under-14 grand finals at Herne Hill Reserve this Saturday and Sunday.

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4. Cook claims second Margaret Webb medal

   East Geelong star Claudia Cook claimed the Geelong District Football Netball League's A-grade netball best and fairest, the Margaret Webb medal, with 31 votes to edge out Winchelsea's Maddison McKiernan. It marks her second time winning the honour.

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5. Scammers target older Australians with smarter tactics

   A Torquay forum heard that scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, with older Australians disproportionately affected by financial losses. Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino and Corangamite MP Libby Coker attended the event at Star of the Sea.

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