Mitchell says he has mayoral runs on the board

FORMER Geelong mayor John Mitchell believes he has the runs on the board to again be Geelong mayor ahead of next month's mayoral poll.

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Drunks clog up ambulance service

ALCOHOL-related call-outs in Geelong put more pressure on ambulances than any other Victorian regional area, a report has revealed.

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Today Geelong, tomorrow the (Miss) Universe

SUCCESS on home turf has put five local beauties one step closer to finding fame on the world stage.

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Masters have a blast at farewell

THE Australian Masters Games wrapped up on Saturday night with a rocking closing ceremony headlined by Melbourne pop group Pseudo Echo.

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Pictures: Masters Games 2013 closing ceremony

Camps box up memories of parents

ABOUT 100 Geelong children experience the death of a parent, according to the grief support service Wombat's Wish for bereaved children.

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Jennifer shines light on cancers

FOR melanoma sufferer Jennifer Thulborn, the chance to swap a hospital gown for a beautiful black dress could not compare with the joy of being surrounded by family, friends and special guest Stephanie Rice at a Melanoma Institute Australia fund-raising g

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Ann Falkingham was one of the athletes to enjoy the Masters Games closing ceremony.

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The masters continues to strut their stuff at the Masters Games in Geelong.

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Wives and girlfriends were dressed to impress at the annual Carji Greeves Medal night.

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Thousands of mature athletes are taking part in the Masters Games in Geelong.

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Dons court Chapman

PAUL Chapman's relationship with former Geelong coach Mark Thompson has seen Essendon emerge as a possible new home for the discarded Cats veteran.

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No back surgery for Hawkins

TOM Hawkins has been told surgery is not the answer to ending the back problems that plagued the star Geelong forward's season.

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Blue eyes on Chappy

CARLTON and Hawthorn have emerged a potential new home for Paul Chapman, as Richmond ruled itself out of making a play for the delisted Geelong veteran.

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Power sees hitch in chasing Varcoe

PORT Adelaide is interested in trading Geelong speedster Travis Varcoe back to SA, but does not expect to get the chance.

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Podsiadly pitched as top fit for Dockers

JAMES Podsiadly could be the missing piece in Fremantle's premiership puzzle.

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Emotional Chapman bids farewell to Geelong

A HURTING Paul Chapman last night said goodbye to Geelong, almost choking up several times in an emotional speech before being farewelled with a standing ovation.

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Pictures: Carji Greeves Medal 2013

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Let's be fan-atical

DAVID SCHWARZ: FOR 23 rounds and three weeks of finals our game is about the fans.

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Gary short changed

CAMERON MOONEY: GARY Ablett is the epitome of a champion.

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Last cut is the deepest

BRAD JOHNSON: ONE of the most difficult things for a club to do is say farewell to a champion.

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Paw Licking and Ronan Izmir pursue $50,000 bonus

ONE of country greyhound racing's top rivalries is set to heat up again this week.

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Opals' eyes on our Chantal

SHE may only be 15, but Geelong basketball prodigy Chantel Horvat is already in the sights of Australian Opals coach Brendan Joyce.

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My time to fire, says Spiranovic

GEELONG soccer prodigy Matthew Spiranovic is certain Australia hasn't seen the best of him yet.

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At 71, Hawkins is still getting his kicks

WHILE doubts hover over Tomahawk's durability, this evergreen Hawkins cannot be held back after 60 years of strapping on the boots.

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Top signs at St Albans

ST ALBANS is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to climb the GFL ladder in 2014 after signing three high-quality players for the coming season.

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Pictures: GFL, Grand Final, September 21, 2013

Swans resist Tiger challenge

SOUTH Barwon's decade-long domination of the GFL continued on Saturday as the competition powerhouse fought off a gallant Grovedale by 20 points at Simonds Stadium to be crowned premiers.

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Pictures: GFL, Grand Final, September 21, 2013

Self-belief North's key

NORTH Geelong claimed its first premiership since 2002, stunning an experienced Bell Post Hill side to record a 20-point victory in a thrilling Geelong and District Football League Grand Final.

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Pictures: GDFL, Grand Final, September 14, 2013

Drysdale sets the bar high

GRAND finalist Drysdale must bolster its side with tall timber to challenge for a premiership next season, coach John Fitzgerald has declared.

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Pictures: BFL, Grand Final, September 14, 2013

Grove battle set for VCAT

THERE will be at least one appeal against the Geelong City Council decision to grant Ocean Grove's Bark Hut restaurant a liquor licence.

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Buried wall comes up for air

WORK to remove the buried rock wall from the Anglesea River began this week.

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Region crying out for leaders

FORD has announced it will cease manufacturing in Australia in 2016, confirming what has long been anticipated in the Geelong community that also knows Shell is likely to close its plant and that Alcoa's future is doubtful.

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