Major Fire Erupts at Geelong Oil Refinery; Coalition Immigration Plan Defended
Australia news live: large fire at Geelong oil refinery; Canavan defends Coalition’s hardline immigration plan
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A significant fire broke out at the Viva oil refinery in Corio, Geelong, Australia, prompting local authorities to advise residents to stay indoors due to smoke. Meanwhile, Matt Canavan defended the Coalition's immigration policy, describing it as reasonable and fair.
- 01A large fire at the Viva oil refinery in Corio, Geelong, is currently being managed by fire crews.
- 02Geelong's mayor described the incident as unprecedented in scale.
- 03Residents in southern Geelong have been warned to stay indoors to avoid smoke inhalation.
- 04No injuries have been reported, and fuel supplies remain unaffected.
- 05Matt Canavan supports the Coalition's immigration reform as fair for migrants.
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Fire crews are actively combating a large blaze at the Viva oil refinery located in Corio, Geelong, Australia. The fire, which erupted late last night, has led local authorities to issue warnings for residents in southern Geelong to remain indoors to avoid smoke inhalation. Geelong's mayor, Stretch Kontelj, characterized the situation as unprecedented, noting that refinery management could not recall a similar incident. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and the refinery confirmed that there is no immediate impact on fuel supplies. In other news, Matt Canavan, a member of the Coalition, defended the government's proposed immigration reforms, asserting that they are reasonable and fair, and would be accepted by migrants already residing in Australia.
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Residents in southern Geelong are advised to take precautions against smoke inhalation due to the ongoing fire.
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