Motorcyle rider dies in one of two serious crashes on district roads
A WAURN Ponds man was killed this morning when his motorcycle struck a road-side pole in North Geelong.
Police wife rape threat
HOSPITAL emergency staff had their lives threatened by a St Albans Park man as they battled to save the life of his pregnant partner, a court has heard.
Fuel firms under fire for prices
AUSTRALIA'S major fuel companies have come under attack for refusing to meet Colac Otway Shire Council to discuss the region's consistently high fuel prices.
Chrissy Amphlett is winning cancer fight
GEELONG rock chick and Divinyls lead singer Chrissy Amphlett is winning her fight against breast cancer.
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Geelong Cats to get style makeover, says Joel Selwood
DEFENCE will form the cornerstone of Geelong's bid to reclaim the mantle as the AFL's champion side in 2011.
Cameron Ling re-appointed captain, Joel Selwood promoted
CAMERON Ling has officially been re-appointed as Geelong captain for 2011, as the rise of young star Joel Selwood continues.
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ADRIAN LEIJER: Kevin Muscat is no thug
KEVIN Muscat's tackle on Melbourne Heart's Adrian Zahra has been much spoken about all week.
Geelong sprinter Secret Flyer to take on big guns
A MIDWEEK gallop around the tranquil surrounds of the Colac racecourse was enough to convince connections of Geelong-owned Secret Flyer he is again ready to tackle Australia's best sprinters.
Lamb primed to give Aussies a music meal
MELBOURNE audiences will be the first to see the revival of English break-beat group Lamb.
Bob Marley's family wins apparel court battle
A US federal jury has sided with Bob Marley's family in ruling against a Nevada company accused of making and selling apparel featuring the reggae icon's image.
Aussies nominated for Oscars
Nicole Kidman, Jacki Weaver and Geoffrey Rush are over the moon with their Oscar nominations.
Geelong brand off to New York Fashion Week
They got their name by being ugly but that hasn't stopped ugg boots making their way to one of the biggest fashion shows in the world.
Great Ocean Road urgently needs cash, mayor says
THE Great Ocean Road urgently needs funding for repairs and maintenance to ensure it remains one of Australia's great drawcards, says Colac Otway Shire Mayor Brian Crook.
EDITORIAL: Julia's latest taxing fight
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard faces an uphill battle as she pushes for a flood tax to be fixed to the Medicare levy.
EDITORIAL: Donor disclosure difficulties
AN interesting case is unfolding as a Victorian woman tackles the legal system looking to find the identity of her sperm donor father.
