Geelong
Americannoun
noun
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Fire Rescue Victoria said the fire at the Geelong refinery appeared to have been caused by an equipment failure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A major fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong oil refinery in Australia heightened concerns about the country’s oil product supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
New Zealand sprinter Ally Wollaston powered to her third World Tour win of the season to claim back-to-back victories in the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Geelong on Saturday.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
In April 2022, Mr. Andrews had promised that the 12-day competition would offer significant opportunities to Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Gippsland and Shepparton, five areas in Victoria that were to host events.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023
The first stopping-place was Geelong, on the sheltered coast of Port Phillip, once a rival to Melbourne for the honour of being the capital of Victoria, now a marine base, and prosperous shire town.
From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
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