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66 years of barracking for Doggies

By Luke Voogt Grovedale’s Mavis Govan hopes to again see her beloved Western Bulldogs win a grand final, 62 years after watching the club’s only...

Political intrigue staged in musical

Upcoming musical Chess is “more than black and white" for Geelong actor Jules Hart. “Although the story is around chess, the game is used more...

Beachfront turns 20 in style

Anglesea Beachfront’s 20th birthday will be one of the biggest parties this year, according to the caravan park’s manager Justin Morris. “Enjoy some excellent local...

State turns off $80m Geelong-Melbourne water pipeline

Authorities will turn off Geelong’s $80 million water pipeline from Melbourne less than six months after turning it on for the first time. The Melbourne...

Sculptors showcase their handiwork

By Luke Voogt Geelong Sculptors will create ‘Wonderland’ inspired by the city’s new library precinct at Deakin’s waterfront campus next Friday. “We wanted our sculptures to...

Celebrity refuses quarry mud-slinging

By Luke Voogt TV personality Catriona Rowntree has refused to respond to a developer's claim she led a “fake campaign” against a proposed quarry in...

Taylor off to Hawaii for triathlon championship

By Luke Voogt Torquay’s Nathan Taylor has battled through heartache to qualify for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii next Saturday. The surf instructor and...

Sexual assault incident probed

Sexual Crimes Squad detectives are hunting for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Geelong on 13 September. The 41-year-old woman told police...

Teen assaulted, robbed around midnight

Thieves punched and kicked a teenager in a Torquay robbery this weekend, according to police reports. Crime Investigation Unit detectives alleged the robbery occurred when...

Teen charged over bashing burglary

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a Corio man following an aggravated burglary at Hamlyn Heights on 22 August. The victim was in his...

Tolls plan for Great Ocean Road

By Luke Voogt Entrance fees, tolls and parking meters could help cover funding shortfalls for Great Ocean Road works, a tourism body has revealed. “I think...

CfG ‘good value’ for council $20K

By Luke Voogt City Hall’s new membership of “advocacy group” Committee for Geelong is good value for $20,000, according to its chief executive officer. Re-joining the...

17 caught speeding during blitz

Police are calling for people to act more safely on the state’s roads after 17 drivers were caught speeding during a Geelong West blitz....