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▲ 21 r/Geelong

Need advice: I can’t keep listening to these dogs suffer

Is there seriously nothing that can be done about dog neglect?

For years now there have been dogs near me that live entirely outside, seemingly with no interaction, let alone affection or stimulation. No matter the weather, they are just there outside, ALONE.

They are constantly crying, no matter the time of day. The crying often becomes something honestly hard to describe, it’s a seriously disturbing cry and it goes beyond normal barking or whining and sounds constantly distressed. It genuinely makes my stomach drop.

I’ve reported things like this to the RSPCA multiple times over the years, but they seem actually useless. The threshold of neglect is ridiculous, if the dog has access to water and a slither of some shelter, it doesn’t qualify as serious enough neglect for them to step in…..?

I don’t see the use in confronting anyone, partly because I am a woman living alone and partly because I also don’t think people capable of treating animals this way would respond constructively.

I am just heartbroken for dogs that are taken into homes, to experience a life of simply having to look at a fence, suffering through all weather conditions and completely alone.

I feel incredibly helpless at this point and wanted to ask if anyone has genuine advice, experience, or can suggest ANY avenue other than RSPCA.

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u/brsq04 — 9 hours ago
▲ 35 r/Geelong

FAO: Belmont and Highton folks.

At about 2pm, Belmont and Highton residents may hear a loud, siren-like sound and feel their device vibrate for 10 seconds due to an AusAlert test. The federal government has confirmed this is only a test and no action is needed. AusAlert is a new national system that sends emergency warnings directly to mobile devices during disasters and is set to launch in October.

u/RingEducational5039 — 18 hours ago

Any bottle shops buy from personal collection in Geelong?

I have four bottles of tequila that are worth approx $250 per bottle. I was wanting to sell these and have tried online consignments without much luck. Is there anywhere in Geelong I could sell these legally? Thanks in advance.

Edited to add: you cannot sell liquor without a liquor licence, so please no requests to purchase privately.

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u/Legal-Fill3373 — 21 hours ago
▲ 30 r/Geelong

Leaf piles please

Weird question but one of our kids is obsessed with the idea of jumping in piles of leaves. We visited some family on the other side of Melbourne a couple of weeks ago that had some big leaf-dropping trees and they’ve been asking every day since. Have you seen any leaf dropping trees in a place we could go visit? Do you have a pile of leaves you want to get rid of? Big sized leaves are a bonus as apparently the leaves near us are too small 🫠 Help me make my child’s day, please!

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u/mysphorial — 1 day ago

Anyone else nearly breaking their neck on wet pavers lately?

Istg every time it rains even a little bit my back veranda turns into an absolute ice rink. I slipped this morning carrying the washing out and flat out dropped the whole basket in the dirt.

Was googling fixes and saw some really good reviews for Stellmann Non-Slip Coatings, but I don't know if they're that good or if it's just hyped up online.

Has anyone here used them, or maybe some other random fix for slick pavers? I'm sick of wearing sneakers just to walk to my clothesline.

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u/blankpersongrata — 2 days ago

Commute to Geelong for uni from Melb?

Hi everyone, I would love to hear your thoughts on this

Basically, I'll be studying in Geelong but my partner's work is in melb and we're thinking it'll be easier for me to commute for uni than her for work, especially because I'm not working days during the semester and can study on the commute.

Thinking about living around footscray to avoid the craziness of SCS but from what I can see on this sub, the V-Line is trash regardless.

Does anybody have experience with the commute in this direction (i see a lot of people commuting into melb for work but not the other way)? How did it work out for you/do you have any tips?

Thanks so much!!

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u/Enough_Butterscotch6 — 2 days ago
▲ 28 r/Geelong

Independent news in Geelong

I've noticed Geelong has a lot of Facebook pages that do community updates, and the Geelong Gist has just started doing a weekly round up. I'm wondering if there is a genuine appetite for an alternative to the Geelong Advertiser in the community, and whether these pages are reflective of that desire. I guess from my perspective, I'm not a big fan of the middle of the road tabloid style of journalism that the Addy does. Particularly as it seems all of Geelong's big institutions seem to scratch each other's backs. Lots of safe PR like stories. What do you think? I know the Geelong Indy is a thing, but it doesn't strike me as shaping a conversation as such.

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u/Fit-End4214 — 3 days ago
▲ 16 r/Geelong

Parent friends?

G'day ladies and gents Just curious

I'm 24, M, Co parenting with a three yearold living in the SW suburbs of Geelong.

Is there any other youngish parents that would want to go on a playdate / park? I take my kid to play centres and they're actively in daycare 3-4 days a week but looking for other young parents to just chill with and relate after 4pm. Happy to do whatever; my kid is very outgoing and loves other people.

Could be something simple as lunch on a weekend or afterwork park fun i really dont mind. All my friends don't have kids so its kinda "boring" by yourself (Not that i dont enjoy my kid or anything like that i just would love another adult to talk to while the kids play aha).

I go camping with the little one and 4x4ing, zoo's, parks, we have a garden we tend and have a dog we take for walks if that helps with any ideas!!

P.s if you're a creepy dude dont even bother responding xo

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u/Neat_Explanation2884 — 3 days ago
▲ 91 r/Geelong

Geelong Metro Network Concept

First Image includes the Greater Geelong metro network. This includes:

Existing V-Line (Purple)

Corio Line (Blue): Typically terminating at Corio Station, some services terminating at AVV.

Torquay Line (Green): Typically terminating at Armstrong Creek, some services terminating at Torquay/Jan Juc.

Queenscliff Line (Orange)

Portarlington Line (Yellow)

Second Image includes Geelong Inner City Metro Network. This includes:

Geelong City Loop: All Lines will run through this loop, with an aim of at least one service at any station every 5-10 mins at peak.

Geelong LRT Malop Line (Light Red): Linking Geelong Station to Malop St Precinct & Eastern Beach.

Geelong LRT Gheringhap Line (Light Green): Linking Geelong Station to the developing Gheringhap St Precinct to Stadium & SG station

u/Lonely-Ideal3179 — 3 days ago

What's happening in Mount Duneed?

I saw police, paramedics, ses rescue and firetrucks at sovereign drive.

Is everything alright?

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u/Harsh_bulsara — 2 days ago
▲ 16 r/Geelong

Does anyone know what this is about?

I just spotted this VIP chopper flying about. It's listed as NA on flight radar, at first I didn't think much of it until I saw the flight path and thought it to be odd..

u/yobboman — 3 days ago
▲ 16 r/Geelong

Hoping to find a person with dashcam footage 🙏

Hey crew,

Was in an accident at 1pm going southbound on La Trobe Terrace (A10) when a black SUV (I think Volvo) changed lanes and hit the right side of our white Corolla hatchback.

Pulled off to a side road to exchange details but the other driver drove off. Has anyone got any further details that could help?

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u/Zizzlespid — 3 days ago

Restaurant Recommendations

Hey All,

We’re celebrating our 3 year anniversary and looking for restaurant/bar recommendations. We haven’t found somewhere that we consistently love in geelong for food (do love tomodachi though haha, but looking for something more intimate as it’s our anniversary).

We love non disclosure bar and 18th amendment. I love caramel cocktails and can’t find that everywhere we’ve been (even when requesting; we loved fantome too).

Looking for restaurants:

- pretty venue (we’re going to be dressed up, even for places to go after dinner)
- not too expensive
- not fussed about cuisine as long as it’s good (we enjoy mediterranean, steak)
- happy to travel to the bellarine

Currently looking at:

- squires
- emerge

Thank You!

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u/Ill612Ill — 4 days ago
▲ 11 r/Geelong

iiNet Cable discount

PSA

For anyone on iiNet's Ultra Cable\Cable Max plan, the price has dropped to $79.99/mth. If you're paying more, give customer care a call and ask them to apply a discount to reduce your bill to $79.99.

Check your toolbox before you call. In the "Change Plan" menu the $79.99 was reflected before I called, but the invoice was the higher charge. Go get your discount.

u/Oh_Dear__ — 4 days ago
▲ 78 r/Geelong

Missing Dollhouse

Our beautiful childhood dollhouse was given away without our consent, we are desperately trying to find it. It was given away from someone from a very spiteful person in Portarlington. Please help us find it.

u/Valuable_Sherbet_900 — 5 days ago

I want a puppy to spoil the hell out of

Hi…

Anyone knows how l can adopt/buy a little puppy? I don’t have much experience with that and not sure if they’re being sold rather than given for adoption…. I have a bad puppy fever 😔

I also don’t know which dog breed to choose, every time I see one I’m like “that’s the one i’m getting”… so this means i’m not gonna be so picky

I’m also looking for a rental in a sharehouse at the moment…. Not sure if landlords would be difficult with that…. Is there a breed of dogs/puppies that don’t bark* often?

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u/GrouchyMeet7043 — 3 days ago
▲ 41 r/Geelong

Hello Everyone! I am a student from Singapore and I love collecting postcards. I would love to receive postcards from anywhere in Geelong 🙂. Can someone send me one?

Hello Everyone!

I’m a student from Singapore and I enjoy collecting postcards. I would be very grateful to receive postcards from anywhere in Geelong. 🙂

If postcards aren’t available, I’d also really appreciate a greeting card, generic card, or a small souvenir. 

(like a keychain, rock, local snack, flag, ornament, cap, T-shirt, or handmade craft)

This is for my personal collection, and not for any commercial purpose.

If you’re willing to help, please leave a comment and I’ll share my mailing address with you.

Thank you so much in advice, and warm greetings from Singapore! 

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大家好!

我是来自新加坡的学生,我喜欢收集明信片。我将非常感激收到来自吉朗任何地方的明信片。 🙂

如果没有明信片,我也非常想要贺卡、通用卡片或小纪念品。 

(如钥匙扣、岩石、当地小吃、旗帜、装饰品、帽子、恤或手工工艺品)

这是我个人收藏,不用于任何商业目的。

如果您愿意提供帮助,请发表评论,我会与您分享我的邮寄地址。

非常感谢您的建议以及来自新加坡的热情问候! 

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u/Nessieinternational — 5 days ago

Wedding venues in Geelong

Hiya, could anyone recommend any wedding venues in / near Geelong that are on the slightly cheaper side?
Thank you!

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u/Major-Finish295 — 5 days ago