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Sam to hurry from a curry

Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S curry king has left the building. The pink facade on owner Sudershan Mehta’s – better known to his years of loyal customers as...

Hamish HeardFederal Member for Corangamite Stewart McArthur has locked horns with Australian Council of Trade Unions president Sharron Burrow over a surge in Geelong...

Hold the bus: Les is top Cat

Andrew MathiesonDEDICATION, loyalty and commitment are traits paramount to success at Geelong Football Club. Behind the scenes, Les Bailey exudes all three. In a club littered...

Paltry promises

Andrew MathiesonMajor parties’ election promises have short-changed Geelong’s northern suburbs in comparison to other local seats. Labor has pledged about $4 million in projects specifically...

We have got it maid

Jane EmerickBikiniclad meter maids could soften the blow of new parking meters at Torquay. The women would monitor controversial parking meters scheduled for surf beach...

Golf members ”back” RACV merger plans

Jane EmerickAbout 80 per cent of Torquay Golf Club’s membership backs a draft proposal for a merger with RACV, according to a club member...

Storm shows harbour ‘unsafe’: boat owner. Call for breakwater

Alex de VosA WEEKEND storm that caused “significant” damage to boats moored at Portarlington harbour has led to calls to fast track a project...

Do not lose the course

Jane EmerickMembers who lost their fight to keep Geelong Golf Club have warned Torquay golfers against stumbling down the same path. Ray Abikhair and Hector...

Visitor rates target

Andrew MathiesonQUEENSCLIFF’S council could set higher rates for holiday homes and investment properties to encourage more permanent residents. Borough of Queenscliffe chief executive Gary Price...

Breaking up is hard to do

Peter FaragoA PLAN to break the Bellarine Peninsula from City of Greater Geelong council is a popular idea for many residents of the region...

Leopold anger over phone antennas

Alex de VosLEOPOLD residents are angry over a plan to install three mobile phone antennas on top of a local church tower. Resident Amanda Browne...

Soccer choppers off Cats training

Andrew MathiesonA PRESEASON soccer trial threatens to keep Geelong Football Club off its home ground for another week. Heavy rain had already put Skilled...

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Bellarine Disability Fair Wednesday July 31, 10am-2pm, Leopold Library to find out about disability services that can help you expand your opportunities. ■ 4201 0675 Christian Singles Coffee,...