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Big Ford plans bemuse union

By NOEL MURPHY FORD Geelong workers facing redundancy could be forgiven for thinking their employer is on top of the world instead of sacking half...

Sweet taste of jazz

By CHERIE DONNELLAN HOT Club Swing’s Phil Smurthwaite notes a symmetry between the name of his band’s third album and the Geelong West venue in...

Dr warns over flu and gastro

By NOEL MURPHY RAMPANT winter flu and gastro bugs gripping Geelong could spread further without proper treatment and attention to hygiene, doctors have warned. "One of...

Papers pile-up ‘overworks JPs’

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG Justices of the Peace are shouldering a doubled workload because of a Department of Justice backlog on new appointments. Coordinator of...

Sports grants puzzle

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN CONFUSION surrounds the purpose of $454,000 in council funding to develop sport at Armstrong Creek. Council this week approved the funding...

The Stiffys bubble up

By CHERIE DONNELLAN THEY wear sailor outfits and swig champagne. Best friends Jason Leigh and Adam Stagg are also responsible for a number of odd You-Tube...

Anglers struggle to catch fish in difficult elements

By BRIAN LONG FISHING was difficult over the past week, with only anglers who braved the elements reporting worthwhile captures. Surf anglers struggled with a combination...

Plan to protect Belmont wetland

By NOEL MURPHY BELMONT’S Jerringot wetlands are set for a $700,000 upgrade under new plans to safeguard their 100-plus bird species, native fish and endangered...

Giant crane’s heavy burden in city

By NOEL MURPHY A GIANT metal crane soaring over Geelong’s Myers St has been a dogman’s dogsbody lugging massive weights skyward for six months in...

Country club’s hitting chords

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN THE spirit of Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson lives on in country music and a group of Geelong fans is doing...

FINALLY FRIDAY: Stangel reborn

By CHERIE DONNELLAN MICHAEL Stangel was an Aussie battler of the music world until he stepped onto hit reality show The Voice’s audition stage. The Geelong...

Inside 50 challege to Cats, says Scott

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN CATS training sessions for media photo opportunities are usually light-hearted sessions, perhaps involving a bit of touch footy or a fun...

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Gender equity awards open for nominations

Organisers of the third Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards have put the call out for nominations following the 2024 launch event in Melbourne last week. Founded...