Saleyards set to shut
Ratepayers could save millions of dollars and potentially reap a land-sale windfall after Geelong’s council administrators this week agreed to close the city’s saleyards.
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Planning to say goodbye
People plan for different milestones in their lives - weddings, careers and even retirement.
Planning for the final goodbye makes just as much sense....
Two lives from gifted kidney
An anonymous kidney donation has given Belmont’s Ebony Holmes the gift of motherhood after a life-changing transplant six years ago.
Ebony’s health issues began...
Downsizing the way to go
Downsizing demand drives more choice.
Ingenia Lifestyle Lara is emerging as a sought-after location for Victorians looking to downsize and reap the financial rewards of...
Chisel tribute going places
By Justin Flynn
Who doesn’t love belting out Keh Sanh, Flame Trees or Choir Girl during a night out with friends?
The classic Cold Chisel hits...
Music to young Afghani ears
By Mandy Oakham
Music not machine guns will be the mantra for a special symphony concert to be held this month at Geelong College.
The concert...
Car show laced with music
By Justin Flynn
Organisers of Geelong’s second ever Rat’s Tatt’s n’ PinUp’s are confident they can exceed last year’s mammoth crowd.
The 2016 event was held...
Crafty men mark silver
A crafty bunch of Lara residents has celebrated 25 years of putting their combined handiwork to good use for various community causes.
Lara Woodworkers members...
Winds force hasty retreat
On the Bite, by Chris Pitman
Wild winds sent anglers seeking shelter last week.
Freshwater destinations offered some limited relief, with Stony Creek Reservoir, just outside...
Cats in do-or-die battle
By Justin Flynn
Geelong can all but sew up a top four spot if it defeats Sydney tonight at Simonds Stadium.
The Cats are six points...
Aussie Rules catching on overseas
Aussie Rules players from South Africa and Fiji will clash in Geelong next week for a 2017 AFL International Cup, organisers have announced.
Geelong won...
Freeway’s guides to crash survival
A history of deadly “run-off“ crashes has prompted the State Government to instal 140km of wire rope barrier on the Princes Freeway between Waurn...
Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag
Max Holmes didn't have much of a relationship with Chris Scott when he was left out of Geelong's grand final team three years ago.
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