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Tatts win A blind Geelong West pensioner plans to spend a $400,000 lottery win on his children and a “new pair of shoes” for his...

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Courts free Two disused netball courts at Ocean Grove will become free land to house people with disabilities, Geelong's council has announced. Councillors voted this week...

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Prison blast An explosion has forced a partial evacuation of Barwon Prison, near Lara. Police described the blast on Saturday as “small”, with all staff and...

In Brief: Vandals, Bannockburn, Cotton On

Vandal ‘idiots’ “Idiots” have vandalised signalling equipment on Geelong’s rail line, according to V/Line’s chief executive. Tehor Taifalos said the vandals cut signal cables near Little...

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Trees falling Trees will fall across the Geelong region to ensure safety from electrical accidents, Powercor has warned. The company said new regulations had introduced “different...

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Signs approved Three electronic signs will shine advertising messages from the top of a building over one of Geelong’s busiest corners. Councillors this week approved the...

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Dragon funding Fundraising for a wind-powered tourism attraction proposed for Geelong’s waterfront will begin at a sustainability event in Eastern Park this weekend. Renew Geelong, from...

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Tree approved A $500,000 floating Christmas tree is set to light up Corio Bay after Geelong’s council this week agreed to deliver the decoration in...

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Gun threat A ROBBER threatened a worker with a gun to steal cigarettes from a Corio milk bar on Tuesday night, according to police. Victoria Police...

Community calendar

Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Sunday November 10, 2pm-4.30pm, $5 bring a plate, music Kevin. ■ 0400-500 402 Jukebox Rockers Dance at Club Italia,...