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Expert warns of fire threat to festival patrons Falls death-trap fears

Andrew MathiesonA LACK of roads out of a popular Lorne music festival could create a death trap for thousands of revellers, a fire prevention...

Generous high students to host bushfire victims

Andrew MathiesonBIG-HEARTED Geelong students will lavish thousands of dollars worth of free gifts, accommodation and discounts on Black Saturday bushfire victims. Geelong High School will...

MP orders disgraceful council: Hand over the cash for track

Andrew MathiesonAN OUTSPOKEN Geelong MP has launched a scathing attack on City Hall, calling councillors “disgraceful” for withholding funding for a private organisation’s dirt-bike...

Saunderson’s pay-back day

Andrew MathiesonA CONVICTED Geelong councillor has received more than $12,000 from ratepayers without sitting on council. But David Saunderson, who was found guilty on two...

Religious leaders set for city lesson

Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG religious leader is readying for the world stage next week to praise the virtues of his city’s “harmonious” multicultural community. Geelong inter-faith...

Woman near death, baby trapped in horrific smash

Jessica BentonA YOUNG woman was left fighting for her life as a baby lay trapped in their car after it collided with a truck...

Independent stars with newspaper of the year award

The Independent has won a newspaper of the year award. The paper won Star News Group’s highest annual honour from a field of 25 mastheads...

ETS failure a blow to local hopes for jobs

Alex de VosGeelong’s peak business leader has slammed a Liberal party vote to block Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme. Geelong Chamber of Commerce executive officer...

Invention trialled Swell idea

Alex de VosA Geelong invention could revolutionise the treatment of knee injuries, according to a researcher. Physiotherapist Steven Stahl said the new product was designed...

Parking cheats in for a surprise

Alex de VosMotorists could be in for a nasty surprise after Geelong’s City Hall revealed parking inspectors were still out in force despite a...

Biggest city sale to usher in offices

Jessica BentonA MULTI-million-dollar real estate sale has paved the way for further commercial development of Geelong’s waterfront precinct, according to the buyer. Property developer David...

Biggest city sale to usher in offices

Jessica BentonA MULTI-million-dollar real estate sale has paved the way for further commercial development of Geelong’s waterfront precinct, according to the buyer. Property developer David...

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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...