Texting teen death driver's shame
A FATAL crash driver had his licence for just five months when the teenager killed an 86-year-old Leopold grandmother while texting his mate.
Brutal thug jailed over drunken attack
A WHITTINGTON thug, high on unprescribed medication, drugs and alcohol, chased a man down and attacked him, causing horrific facial injuries, including blindness in one eye, a court has heard.
Flood clean-up asbestos warning
GEELONG residents have been warned about coming into contact with asbestos when cleaning up after flooding.
Commuter gridlock worse than LA
GEELONG commuters are getting caught in one of the world's worst traffic jams every morning with a new survey putting the traffic chaos leading to the Melbourne CBD worse than LA and New York.
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Geelong must fight for AFL membership share
GEELONG has been forced to think outside the square to keep pace with the rapid membership growth of some of Melbourne's heavy-hitter clubs.
Young Cats on show in NAB Cup opener
GEELONG has picked a 37-man squad for the opening round of its NAB Cup campaign against North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
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Rare Air pole vault meet at Landy Field
THE rising stars of Victorian pole vaulting and high jump will be on show at Landy Field tomorrow.
Geelong Supercats sign second import
ATHLETIC forward John Pichon will join reigning MVP Ismail Muhammad as the Geelong Supercats' second import this season.
How she became Lady Gaga-gantuan
UNDERNEATH Lady Gaga's meat dresses, shoulder implants and bizarre beauty regime lies a back catalogue of stories that are as surprising as her music and eccentric behaviour.
McFadden escapes charges over tantrum
POLICE say they will take no action against Brian McFadden, despite reports of him being drunk and abusive on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney today.
Danny Bhoy looking for Aussie home
Danny Bhoy will not only be performing when he drops into Geelong, he'll be hunting for a house.
Torquay kids could miss out: MP
SOME 500 families will be forced to drive into Geelong to find schooling for their children unless a new primary school is built in Torquay within five years, a federal MP has warned.
Ocean Grove divers deny dangers
DIVERS fear claims that a warship scuttled off Ocean Grove is breaking up could harm the booming local tourist market.
EDITORIAL: City refuses rubbish demand
ROADS, rates and rubbish - that's all many ratepayers have ever expected, or even wanted, from local government. The traditional three Rs.
EDITORIAL: Come on, Peter, ease up a bit
COME on, Peter Costello, you know as well as everyone else, that AFL players running life skills classes for schoolgirls is nothing like the danger you suggest.
