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GC documents bodies of work TORQUAY couple Nathan James-Gray and Courtney Scott-Cuthbert, pictured, are living testament to the benefits of working out – hard and often. The striking couple feature in the summer edition of Geelong Coast magazine (GC), revealing the body builders raising the bar in local gyms. “It’s funny. I used to look through those mags and wish I looked like them,” says Courtney. “My girlfriend said the other day, ‘Now you’re one of them’.” GC is out now at all good local newsagents.
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Labor MPs back WorkCover shift to Geelong
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RELOCATING WorkCover’s head office to Geelong would “absolutely fit” a plan to create a centre of excellence in injury prevention and rehabilitation, according to TAC head Janet Dore. The proposed WorkCover shift now has bi-partisan support, with local Labor MPs saying they would pursue the move if their party won government at next year’s state election. The move has been welcomed as an economic boost for central Geelong. The Independent reported in July Geelong was uniquely
positioned to become an international centre of excellence in trauma, rehabilitation and injury management. Health sector leaders said the combination of the NDIS, Transport Accident Commission, Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital and Deakin University provided an unrivalled base. Ms Dore said bipartisan support meant the move “will happen” and would enable the relocation to be properly planned and executed. “We welcome that kind of certainty, allowing us time to work with our colleagues and share the benefit of our experience.”
Ms Dore said a centre of excellence in Geelong would provide “fantastic opportunities” for Deakin University and Barwon Health graduates. “Geelong Football Club is also looking to get into the prevention and rehabilitation space with regard to sports injuries,” she said. Ms Dore said TAC and WorkCover could share some services if both were based in central Geelong. “The closer the better,” she said. Central Geelong Taskforce chair Cr Michelle Heagney said the WorkCover head office
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would build on “already considerable industry strengths and expertise”. “The Central Geelong Taskforce is clear about the need to attract more people to the city centre and an extra 550 workers would not only be a significant economic boost but help to create the bustle and life that characterises vibrant cities. “It is sheer numbers of people on the streets, in cafes and parks that create energy and atmosphere.” Cr Heagney said the taskforce was prioritising a “thorough review” of strategic sites to help State Government
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determine location options. Lara MP John Eren said he welcomed the Napthine Government’s plan to relocate WorkCover, which would complement existing services in the city. But he was worried about an overall decline in WorkCover’s workforce as part of the move. “What concerns me is this government has a track record of cutting the public service with 5000 public servants state-wide already sacked. “Can they promise that the public service will not be eroded and no public servant will lose their job as result?”
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