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Car crash led to fine for ‘Kronic’

By Michelle HerbisonPOLICE believe Geelong has recorded possibly its first charge for possession of synthetic cannabis Kronic since it became illegal last year. ...

Players giving study a leg-up

Stretch: Ocean Grove’s Elliott Taylor and Harry Rawlings, both 17, help trainer Kane Reardon warm up.By John Van KlaverenA HIGH-LEVEL study is investigating Geelong...

‘Gen next’ great hope

Elder: David Tournier in the You Yangs.By John Van KlaverenSOCIETY will embrace reconciliation more deeply with the next generation, according to a spokesman for...

‘Loopholes’ in new pokie bill

Tea for seven: Deanna Roberts and Norma Mawson, at front, gather with Elizabeth Perez, Patricia Weston, Shirley Littlewood, Annie Wakefield and Libby Keenan to...

Fagg’s boss set to run for mayor

By John Van KlaverenTHE LATEST entrant to Geelong’s directly elected mayoral race has welcomed more candidates putting up their hands. Fagg’s Mitre 10 director Keith...

Health chief blogs on performance

By Michelle HerbisonBARWON Health’s chief executive officer has turned to social media to “demystify” his organisation’s performance. David Ashbridge said his blog allowed him...

Police in ‘rift’ over holidays

Uncomfortable: Inspector Gary Bruce at Wednesday’s meeting. By Michelle HerbisonTHE REGION'S top cop has sparked a rift with Bellarine Peninsula police over plans for...

City Freemasons allow ‘first peek’ into secret realm

Opening up: Worshipfull Master Graham Berry and Senior Warden Mick Alexander at the Freemasons’ Geelong lodge. By John Van KlaverenThe “installation” of a Freemasons...

Bike clubs ‘split’ over Barrabool track plan

By Cherie DonnellanGEELONG dirt bike clubs are divided over Motorcycling Australia plans for new facilities at its Barrabool track. Residents have also criticised the motorsport...

Ambo stats ‘month ahead’: Early figures ‘self-serving’

By Michelle HerbisonSTATE Government was “selective and self-serving” in its premature release of Geelong Hospital transfer figures this week, according to the opposition. The...

Cops ‘streamline summer staffing’

By Cherie DonnellanCOASTAL cops have reviewed their summer policing strategy in a bid to improve productivity and streamline services, according Surf Coast’s police service...

Saskia ready to make her Marx as an awards finalist

Saskia Leahy in the Scorched kitchen with chef James White.By Cherie DonnellanTHIRD-YEAR apprentice Saskia Leahy is ready to scorch her competitors to prove she’s...

Summer Down Under for Tabby

A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening...