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Councils join forces for campaign TV ad to sell region

Alex de VosA new television commercial will attempt to lure skilled workers and families to the Geelong region from May. G21, an umbrella body for...

Jetstar planning cheap New Zealand flights at Avalon

Andrew MathiesonFLIGHTS to New Zealand could depart from Avalon Airport before the end of the year under a proposal to remove customs and immigration...

Students hitting the road as accommodation dries up

Alex de VosAn accommodation shortage is forcing university students to commute to Geelong, according to student representatives. Deakin University Student Association president Cayla Edwards...

Man sent to trial in Tascas murder case

Alex de VosA 45-year-old Whittington man accused of murdering housemate Trevor Tascas has been committed to stand trial. Lawrence Butler pleaded not guilty in Geelong...

Golfers chip in for McKellar Centre

Golfers and event sponsors have raised about $14,000 for patients and residents to enjoy the great outdoors at the region’s biggest aged care and...

Cats’ last word before grand final re-match We’ll show Hawks mental toughness

Andrew MathiesonGEELONG football officials have been caught in a war of words over allegations the Cats lack mental and physical ticker. Coach Mark Thompson attempted...

Coastal assaults up 30 per cent

Alex de VosAn increase in crime along the Surf Coast has prompted a crackdown on licensed venues, police have warned. Police statistics for the year...

Port petrol co-op bid

Jessica BentonA cooperative fuel outlet could help Portarlington cover the loss of its only service station, according to a community group. Portarlington Community Association wants...

Sue’s team effort

Andrew MathiesonAMERICAN Bobby Locke rolled into town little more than 24 hours before putting on a show for the Geelong basketball faithful. Standing five-foot nothing...

Councillor calls for pay restraint

Andrew MathiesonA Geelong councillor has called for “wage restraint” among City Hall staff after councillors approved 30 per cent pay rises for themselves late...

Trial to combat diabetes scourge

Alex de VosA Geelong scientist is leading tests of a new drug to tackle Australia’s diabetes “disaster”. Barwon Health’s Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science...

Bungle shields submissions

Alex de VosA paperwork bungle has prevented Surf Coast Shire from giving the public access to submissions on a controversial plan to more than...

Stengle out, Cat to debut

Star Geelong forward Tyson Stengle is out of Saturday's AFL game against Richmond for family reasons, with George Stevens to make his senior debut. The...