Geelong pole dancer plans to lift sport's image with new studio
POLE dancing is shaping up to be the next big fitness craze, as Kylie J's new dance studio shows it's no longer restricted to seedy strip clubs.
Marshall train evacuation disrupts travel plans for hundreds
MORE than 100 Melbourne-bound passengers were forced to evacuate their smoking V-line train at Marshall last night, disrupting long-awaited holiday and new year plans.
Sizzling end to 2010 as 41C predicted for Geelong
REVELLERS will send 2010 out in scorching style tonight with the city expected to sweat its way through one of the hottest days of the year.
New year to ring in price hikes
GAS and electricity prices from some retailers will again jump in January, while V/Line fares will increase from March as the traditional wave of new year price increases hits Geelong residents.
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Shark sighting scares Bellarine surfers out of water
PANICKED surfers fled the water at a Breamlea beach after seeing a shark charge towards them.
Playing dress-up at Falls Festival
REVELLERS at Lorne's Falls Festival found a novel way to start their New Year celebrations.
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Porte speaks ahead of Jayco Bay Cycling Classic
RICHIE Porte will tonight reflect on what's been a whirlwind 2010 as he prepares for even bigger challenges next year.
Adrian Leijer soccer column
WHILE footballers overseas apart from those in the English Premier League are putting their feet up for a well-earned break over the Christmas-New Year period, it's actually one of the busiest times for the domestic competition in Australia.
The weighting game
SHANDELLE Cooke has traded cruise ship cabaret for ab crunches and cardio workouts after her incredible weight loss journey inspired a career change.
Seductive seaside hideaway
NESTLED behind the tea trees just metres from the banks of the Barwon River is an oasis at one with nature.
VFL's Easter treat for Surf Coast fans
TORQUAY'S Spring Creek Reserve will host a VFL match on Easter Sunday next season.
Geelong Cat Travis Varcoe to miss NAB Cup
GEELONG forward Travis Varcoe will miss the NAB Cup to ensure he is fit for the Cats' opening round clash with St Kilda next season.
Royal owner calls last drinks
THE owners of Queenscliff's Royal Hotel have called last drinks on their 20-year tenure at the historic pub.
Drumcondra goddess
GORGEOUSLY presented, this goddess of a house at 75 The Esplanade, Drumcondra, features some of the best views Corio Bay has to offer.