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City, Links to talk on course

Kim WatersCOUNCIL will push for a full-size nine-hole course in negotiations next week over the former Geelong Golf Club, according to a councillor. Andrew Katos...

Council anger at state ‘snub’

John Van KlaverenSTATE Government snubbed Geelong’s council when announcing approval for an ALDI supermarket in Geelong West, according to a councillor. Barbara Abley said the...

Lorne and Winch eye

Hand-over: Lindsay Schroeter congratulates Ron Humphrey on his re-election. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53984Erin PearsonWINCHELSEA and Lorne will benefit from a “fresh focus” on council,...

Teen duo conquers fundraising trek

Kim WatersTWO teenagers have conquered a 400-kilometre school holiday walk from Drysdale to raise almost $20,000 for cancer research. A crowd of supporters, family...

Graffiti terror targets Asians

Disgusting: Shane Bleazby with the graffiti. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53973Erin PearsonRACIST graffiti has terrified the new owners of an Asian grocery store at Corio,...

Council medal push ridiculed

Kim WatersA GEELONG council push for a medal honouring long-serving councillors is “outrageous and self-serving”, according to a state MP. Member for South Barwon Michael...

‘Slow start’ as racing event steps up a gear

Cycle city: American Andrew Talansky turns into Moorabool Street during UCI racing this week. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 54130 John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S 2010 UCI Road...

Avalon plan ‘surprises’ car clubs

John Van KlaverenGRASSROOTS motor sport enthusiast clubs fear big business will squeeze them out of Avalon. Geelong Motor Sports Com-plex committee member Matt Prins said...

Wife’s agony

Tragic: Tara and Nathan Alsop in happier times.THE wife of an East Geelong footballer killed during grand final celebrations last year has issued a...

It’s a Catastrophe

Kiss him goodbye: An emotional fan plants one on the bald head of Cats champion Gary Ablett after the 2009 premiership. Picture: Tommy Ritchie...

UCI: Boom and bust

Andrew MathiesonONE Geelong West mechanic is facing $30,000 losses because cars can’t reach his garage on Pakington Street. Bicycles not cars will take precedence...

Cruise ships

Erin PearsonAN increase in the number of cruise ships scheduled to dock in Geelong will bring international visitors to our shores, according to City...

Swooping magpies cause havoc

There have been a few beautiful sunny spring days over the past few weeks, mixed with a few cool, windy days. The strong winds...

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