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City’s ambo dispatch ‘putting lives at risk’

Kim WatersPARAMEDICS have passed a vote of no confidence in Geelong’s ambulance dispatch centre, according to their state representative. Ambulance Employees Australia state secretary Steve...

Our domestic blitz

Andrew MathiesonDOMESTIC assaults in Geelong have increased “significantly” as the city prepares to mark an international day opposing violence against women, according to police. Geelong...

Super bid for women, teens

Erin PearsonGEELONG Supercats has added to its talent contingency with a youth support program and plans for a women’s team. General manager David Hoey...

Wane’s Wheels: Big Tucker is a legendary car

Third eye: The Tucker features the Cyclops Eye mounted in the middle front which turns on at a steering angle greater than 10 degrees...

The secrets of a ‘magic man’

Forked: Cosentino performs on Geelong’s waterfront on November 14.Erin PearsonBY ERIN PEARSON Magic is like being a kid in a James Bond world for...

Henderson constructs fame

Building appeal: Cameron Henderson takes a break on a building site to practice for his forthcoming gigs. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55721Erin Pearson“I'M no Justin...

Local Legend: The house heroine

Founder: Laurel Ling in the garden at Anam Cara House. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55703Andrew MathiesonSITTING in the sunniest room of Geelong’s Anam Cara House,...

Challenge to go ‘homeless’

Down and out: Radio announcer Leroy Brown gets a taste of life on the streets ahead of his homeless challenge next week. Picture: Tommy...

Bra donations ‘overwhelm’ project

Supporting women: Sam Jones, at bottom left, with Countours team members and the donations. Picture: Tommy RitchieKim WatersMORE than 2000 bras are scattered throughout...

‘Noise cams’ snap truckies

Kim WatersNOISE cameras have listened for rogue truckies in a trial on Geelong’s bypass, Vicroads has revealed. A spokesperson said the roads authority was processing...

City jobs ‘lost to high dollar’

Andrew MathiesonAUSTRALIA'S strong dollar is preventing Geelong manufacturers hiring workers, according to an industry representative. But Geelong Manufacturing Council executive officer David Peart said companies...

Lib taking on fortress Lara

First past the post: Robert Eyton at Lara’s Kevin Hoffman Walk. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55946Andrew Mathiesonby andrew mathieson AN ENGLISH “working bloke” who settled in...

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New exhibition a meditation on nature

Torquay artist Ingrid Daniell will unveil her latest body of work when her new show Time in Thin Places opens at Boom Gallery next...