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Numbers up as hunters ‘have a blast’
ERIN PEARSONDUCK shooting has radically declined across the Geelong region this season, according to animal activists.
Coalition Against Duck Shooting’s David Mould said shooting destinations...
City ‘win’ on fire levy
JOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG businesses have scored a long, hard-fought victory against a fire services levy, according to the city’s chamber of commerce president.
Jim Walsh...
Grovedale pair rallies support for journey to Mongolia
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA PAIR of Grovedale adventurers will tackle an arduous rally from London to Mongolia.
Police dispatcher Matthew Cummings and mechanical engineer Aaron Bandy...
Tolerance call as ‘erratic’ refugee riders hit the road
On their bikes: Mura Berma, a refugee from Burma’s Karen community, and Afghani Ali Daryab with Constable Meg Skahill. KIM WATERSHUNDREDS of refugees riding...
Shire seeks ‘southern route for bypass link’
KIM WATERSGEELONG'S bypass link to Surf Coast Highway should go further south, according to a council submission to a panel reviewing the route.
Surf...
Executives fit for work after completing challenge
Pumped: Tracey Slatter works out during the challenge. JOHN VAN KLAVERENTAC executive Tracey Slatter is the winner of an inaugural challenge to improve the...
Bashing victim plans ‘self-defence lessons’
Bashing victim David.KIM WATERS“SELF-DEFENCE lessons” are the aim of an Ocean Grove man who suffered a bashing when trying to help a woman outside...
Protest ‘forces talks’ over project blacklist
Breakdown: Tim Gooden outside the sewage treatment plant project site. JOHN VAN KLAVERENSITE agreement negotiations on work to build a $94 million...
Mayor’s trip to New York ‘an investment, not junket’
KIM WATERSGEELONG ratepayers should consider their mayor’s $5800 trip to America an “investment” in the future rather than a “junket”, according to councillors.
Mayor...
Thousands celebrate Geelong’s role model of ‘nice’
Flyer’s farewell: Bob Davis leaves St Mary’s Basilica on Tuesday.ERIN PEARSONA LAST round of applause marked the farewell for legendary Geelong footballer Bob Davis...
Beach smoking bans set to spread in area
JOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG and Queenscliff could join other bayside councils in banning smoking on beaches.
Both told the Independent they were working with Municipal Association...
‘Suspicious blaze’ devastates owner
Up in smoke: Firefighters battle the blaze on Tuesday night.ERIN PEARSON
A businessman has expressed devastation at losing “18 years of hard work” in a...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
