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Highton concert a ‘chance to thank Red Cross volunteers’

Songs of celebration: Marian Stojanovski will sing at the concert. KIM WATERSGeelong will have a chance to thank the region’s tireless Red Cross...

‘Promise of presence’ saves Fort Queenscliff

KIM WATERSA defence department promise to maintain an “equal or greater” presence has secured the future of Fort Queenscliff, according to a council spokesperson. The...

City seeks $30m after budget flop

JOHN VAN KLAVERENGeelong will seek $30 million from a $100 million national fund for two priority projects after they missed out on funding in...

‘Astronomical’ jump in council tip charges

Rising costs: Ocean Grove’s Simon McLean disposes of rubbish at Drysdale’s tip.JOHN VAN KLAVEREN An “astronomical” increase in tip fees has accompanied a 4.9 per...

‘Mourning mum’ in stolen caravan

KIM WATERSA Jan Juc woman spent a night in a stolen caravan while coming to terms with the murder of her son, a court...

Truck crash kills Whittington teen

ERIN PEARSONA WHITTINGTON teenager has died in a horrific collision with a logging truck, according to Geelong police. Leading Senior Constable Glenn Stephens said the...

City’s mayor ‘alarm’

JOHN VAN KLAVERENAn “independent referendum” should determine whether residents vote for Geelong’s next mayor, councillors have told Victoria’s Local Government Minister. The councillors also told...

Rescuers cut injured three from car crash wreckage

KIM WATERSRescuers had to cut three injured people from a wrecked car at Marcus Hill on Wednesday, according to Victoria Police. A police spokesperson said...

Home-ground advantage for wedding vows

Perfect match: Aaron and Tammi Butters on their wedding day at Skilled Stadium. ERIN PEARSONTAMMI Moxon became Mrs Butters in front of more than...

Drug dealer, 62, used profits on ‘gambling’

KIM WATERS A 62-year-old man who trafficked more than $500 of cannabis a week was trying pay off $20,000 in gambling debts, a court heard...

Increase more than double forecast inflation – again: Rates, charges hiked

ERIN PEARSON Surf Coast rates will rise at more than double the rate of inflation in the next financial year, according to council’s 2011/2012 budget. Rates...

Kenyans on a long road back to ocean road for marathon crown

On the road again: Kenyans David Mutua and James Kariuki compete in last year’s marathon. ERIN PEARSON KENYA’S top long-distance runners will return to the...

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Emily visits Geelong West for Good Friday

Geelong West Fire Brigade were paid a special visit by one of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal. Lara’s Emily Cooke...