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Council ‘scuttles bid for new pool’
Here, please: Doug Carson points to the community’s preferred pool site on the sports precinct plan. KIM WATERSGEELONG'S council has poured cold water on a...
OPENING BID: ‘Unknown’ town attracts local and overseas buyers
Have a look: Mayfield Real Estate’s Mark Mayfield is encouraging people to explore the bigger blocks on offer at Batesford’s new Riverstone Estate.KIM WATERSA...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Electric charge
Rising: Geelong’s The Human Electric.ERIN PEARSONGEELONG band The Human Electric is young, hip and ready to take over the world, according to bass player...
13th consultations defended: Process ‘OK’
KIM WATERSFORESHORE managers have rejected claims of a “sham” consultation process over controversially proposed 13th Beach access trails.
Barwon Coast Committee has defended...
JOIN THE CLUB: Making histories
For the records: Geelong Family History Group’s Shirley Costello, at front, with Pam Jennings and John Stewart. JOHN VAN KLAVERENIN THIS goal-oriented world, knowing...
Developers’ glee on Torquay: Deadline ‘set’
KIM WATERSDEVELOPERS have welcomed a threat of State Government “intervention” to speed up development of Torquay’s Spring Creek, according to an industry chief.
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‘Volunteers without roles’ seek community projects
Waiting for work: Bac-Links’ Stephanie Woolnough with willing volunteers Charlie Adornetto, David Dorsey, Kim Tompkins and Jo Forssman.JOHN VAN KLAVERENWILLING corporate volunteers are all...
Corio kids ‘fall through cracks’: Mothers’ plea for education
Help us: Kylie Hall, second from left, with daughter Kayla Barling, 16, and Kelly Alfrod with son Tyler, 11. JOHN VAN KLAVERENBy John...
Thug reference controversy: Farrell evades ‘first’ sack bid
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA FIRST bid to depose councillor Jan Farrell from her community safety portfolio for defending a thug who glassed a man failed...
Refugees behind ‘surge in demand’ for winter warmth
More needed: St Vincent de Paul volunteers Lorraine Cotter, Colin Kelly, Judy Allan and Cheryl Woodward with donated blankets. ERIN PEARSON AND KIM WATERSSURGING...
Club rules out action on hoon Cat’s licence
Cameron MooneyKIM WATERSGEELONG Football Club has ruled out disciplinary action against Cameron Mooney despite the dual premiership forward losing his licence for six months....
Refugees good sports at breaking down barriers
Getting their kicks: Kamal Ibrahim at the soccer workshop with 21-year-old Afghan refugee Ali Ahmadi.ERIN PEARSONHUNDREDS of refugees are breaking down social barriers in...
Jez stars in big win
Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Chris Scott celebrated his 350th game as Geelong coach in a 72-point pumping of Richmond.
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