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Crumb on down, says blood centre as flu outbreak monsters stock
ME WANT DONATIONS: First-time donors Georgia Knapp, of Waurn Ponds, and Tayler Watson, Belmont, enjoy their complementary biscuits with the Cookie Monster at the blood centre.
A FLU outbreak has drained Geelong’s blood supplies, prompting the city’s donor centre to enlist a surprise recruit in a new campaign for donations. The Cookie Monster appeared at the centre this week as the Australian Red Cross Blood Service urged donors to “crumb on down�. The service needs 1026 extra appointments as a late peak in the flu season caused a spike in donor cancellations. As well as the satisfaction of supporting a vital service, donors would also earn the reward of a biscuit and cup of tea afterward, said blood service spokesperson Stephanie Reynolds. “We’re challenging Geelong people to crumb on down and give blood at this time of need,� she said. “After saving lives they can then enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while munching on Australia’s best biscuit. We believe it’s the best biscuit because it’s the only one that saves lives. “Right now we still need 1026 biscuit-loving donors to roll up their sleeves and help us overcome this cold and flu problem. Every donation helps to save three lives, including the lives of cancer patients, road trauma victims, people with blood disorders, unborn babies, and mothers during childbirth.� Appointments can be made at donateblood.com.au/biscuit or by phoning 13 14 95.
Agent bails on clients By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A REAL estate agency connected with a Torquay woman facing up to 1200 fraud charges has closed, leaving clients in limbo. St George Real Estate’s office at 194 Pakington St, Geelong West, is now occupied by a builder unconnected to the agency. The officer in effective control of the agency was Kaylene Maree Hussen, who also worked
‘Casino-lover’ was on 1200 fraud charges as a tax agent. The Independent reported in July that Mrs Hussen faced tax fraud charges totalling as much as $2 million and involving up to 200 clients. Police told Geelong Magistrates Court in an earlier hearing that records obtained from Crown Casino showed that she and her
husband lost more than $1 million at the casino since 2002. A spokewoman said Consumer Affairs Victoria was making enquiries into the closure of the business. “Any consumers who have suffered financial loss in tenancy, or property sales may be eligible to make claims on the Victorian
Property Fund,� she said. “For more information on making claims, consumers should visit CAV’s website at consumer. vic.gov.au. “Landlords and tenants who are unable to contact the estate agent should consider contacting each other immediately to make alternative arrangements
for payment of rent. Vendors and purchasers should consider contacting their solicitors or conveyancers.� Business Licensing Authority records showed that Mrs Hussen was the licensed officer of Newport Petroleum Pty Ltd, trading as St George Real Estate. The records also showed that
William John Hussen was previously involved in Just Property Management Pty Ltd but was permanently disqualified from holding an estate agents licence following Consumer Affairs Victoria action in May 2010. Mr Hussen was declared ineligible to hold a licence for seven years and ineligible to act as an agent’s representative for five. Continued Page 8
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