Geelong morning briefing

Geelong on track to become Victoria's fatal overdose hotspot

Good morning, Geelong. A clear, chilly 8 degrees out there this Friday, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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Fatal overdoses are soaring in this regional centre. A coroner says it needs a safe injecting room
A coronial finding into the death of a 33-year-old woman has reignited the injecting room debate, as Geelong is on track to overtake the City of Melbourne as Victoria's fatal overdose hotspot.
theage.com.au
Stronger incentives needed to bring more police to regional areas: Butler
A recent spike in crime in Narrabri has exposed lengthy police response times, with the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, saying stronger incentives are needed to bring more police to regional areas.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Regional markets weather storm
The Greater Geelong property market is proving resilient, with price growth seen across many suburbs despite recent market changes.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Tornadoes dominate hockey grand finals
Torquay Hockey Club had a three-premiership season, with its division 1 men and women and division 2 women all claiming titles. The division 1 women defeated Newtown Falcons 11-0 in the Hockey Geelong final.
timesnewsgroup.com.au
The stage is set for an action-packed grand final weekend
The Narrabri Netball Association's semi-finals were played on 22 August despite the wet weather, with Hutcheon & Pearce Swifts through to the grand final to be played on 29 August.
timesnewsgroup.com.au

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