Geelong remembers Kellie Thistlethwaite; Burson eyes state seat

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1. Kellie Thistlethwaite leaves a lasting mark on women’s sport in Geelong

   Geelong mother Kellie Thistlethwaite died last weekend and has been remembered across the region for her unwavering support of women's sport and her ability to make everyone around her feel important.

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2. The local issues driving Chris Burson’s state election bid

   ONE Nation candidate Chris Burson, elected to the City of Greater Geelong's You Yangs ward in 2024, wants more renewable energy in urban areas, greater support for people leaving prison and action on homelessness as he prepares to contest November's state election.

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3. Local not-for-profits invited to pitch for record $92,000 grant

   Community not-for-profits are invited to apply for a $92,000 P500 Impact Grant, the largest yet, to deliver a bespoke project for lasting local impact across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Golden Plains.

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4. Allied health workers walk off job amid pay and staffing dispute

   Allied health professionals across Victoria walked off the job on Tuesday for the second time this year, with VAHPA members in public hospitals without an enterprise bargaining agreement since February.

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5. Chargers savouring historic Youth League title

   The Surfcoast Chargers are savouring their maiden Youth League championship a week on from making club history, with captain Arlee Bennett saying the significance extends well beyond the court.

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