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RSL’s lone testament to Gallipoli heroes a descendent of original pine

Planted: Legacy’s John Burton and Terry Cullen with RSL Geelong’s Rodney Meeke and the region’s new Lone Pine. ERIN PEARSONA RARE Lone Pine...

Katos calls new talks over Bells plan

Action: Andrew Katos checks the surf at Bells Beach this week. ERIN PEARSONSOUTH Barwon MP Andrew Katos has called in parliament for State Government...

Civic site ruled out: ‘A kick in guts’ on pool

ERIN PEARSONSURF Coast’s council has ruled out developing an aquatic centre in its new civic precinct, a councillor has revealed. A community group campaigning for...

Bellarine house prices defy trend, say agents

Still powering: Luke Campbell outside another sold property on the Bellarine Peninsula. TOM BENNETTTHE BELLARINE Peninsula has “bucked the national trend” of falling house...

FINALLY FRIDAY: A Goodfellow at work with poetry

Punching on: Geoff Goodfellow shows the scars of a battle with life and cancer.JOHN VAN KLAVERENIF JIMMY Barnes never performed Working Class Man, then...

JOIN THE CLUB: Kart racers ‘on right track’

And they’re racing: Dominic Albanese at the Geelong Karting Club track.JOHN VAN KLAVERENAS MARK Webber and Casey Stoner achieve podium finishes on motor racing...

SHATTERED LIVES: Helping pick up the pieces

Counsellor: Therese Bryant. JOHN VAN KLAVEREN“EVERYONE knows someone impacted by road trauma.” Road trauma counsellor Therese Bryant paused as the thoughts of some of...

Baptismal font ‘water feature’: Church’s cafe plans opposed

Holy site: Jennifer Bantow at the church earmarked for redevelopment. JOHN VAN KLAVERENREDEVELOPMENT plans threaten the “significance” of an historic church in Geelong, according...

First call for help on respite project

Big target: MS fundraiser Kevin Downey, sufferer Bree-Arne Chamley and Karingal chief executive officer Daryl Starkey with the Melaluka project plans. JOHN VAN KLAVERENTHE...

‘Millions in fares lost’ : Geelong line’s 225,000 cheats

Off the rails: Transport Minister Terry Mulder. ERIN PEARSONAS MANY as 225,000 V/Line passengers on the Geelong line are flouting ticketing laws each...

Wind jobs loss claim rejected

TOM BENNETTSTATE Government has rejected claims new wind farm legislation will cost Geelong an economic windfall. Federal Labor MP for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman said 1100...

City activities ‘to keep seniors busy’

CHELSEA KENNEALLYAN ANNUAL festival next month will give seniors plenty to do, according to councillor Kylie Fisher. Cr Fisher said Geelong Seniors Festival would offer...

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Man drowns at Torquay Beach

A 60-year-old man has drowned at a Torquay beach over the weekend, despite efforts from the community and emergency services to save him. ...