Geelong Advertiser

So I mentioned this at the start of the program.

The Geelong Addy is reporting that a primary school girl has been left with more than 20 bites and a dog was swarmed in minutes because of this surge in mosquitoes.

And they're worried about the Ross River virus.

So have you noticed more mosquito activity this spring? Julie has sent us a text.

Greater Geelong Council will revoke 220 parking fines after a software error caused duplicate infringement numbers to be assigned, even though the fines were otherwise correctly issued.

The Geelong Advertiser reported that the Council has investigated the issue, put measures in place to prevent it happening again and will contact affected drivers directly.

The City of Casey has released results of a four-month community engagement process feeding into its state election advocacy, with residents ranking the Clyde Rail Link housing affordability and the Clyde Road corridor upgrade as top priorities.

Mayor Councillor Michelle Crather said the feedback would underpin the Council's case for funding as election commitments are finalised.

And my kids were there with placards.

We ended up, there was a small profile written in the Geelong Addy, which I've got the little cutout at home, something I treasure.

And just an amazing moment.

And often when I have.

But I had a great chat with Dan.

We actually recorded this sitting on the... deck or the patio if you will of the apartment where I was staying and again big shout out to Peter for allowing me to stay there that was absolutely wonderful Dan's very passionate about his craft as a reporter with the Geelong Advertiser and also working a little bit through the Melbourne newspaper as well We had a great chat.

We had a wonderful discussion, dug into his inspirations, some of the, maybe the more interesting interviews that he's done during the time in which he's been working as a reporter.

And it just was, it was really just neat to be able to kind of just peel the onion back a little bit and learn a little bit about what it takes to get into journalism.

Councillors are pushing for stricter planning controls, environmental safeguards and formal community consultation protocols before further approvals proceed.

Making news in the local press, the Geelong Advertiser reported that Surf Coast Shire Council has seized outdoor dining furniture from two Torquay cafes following ongoing disputes over unpaid footpath trading permits, while one affected business owner withheld payment demanding urgent repairs to uneven paving.

Officers said the enforcement action was an absolute last resort to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance across the precinct.

And the Herald Sun reports on a debate over municipal celebrations which has resurfaced at the City of Melbourne, with councillors set to vote on a proposal to formally recognise Melbourne Day.