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Geelong Cats to go into battle without leader Selwood | Geelong Advertiser

He had strung together the longest sequence of consecutive games of anyone at Geelong, having played the past 64 in a row, but a one-game suspension for a “chicken wing” tackle this week has put an end to that. In that almost three years, the reliance ... >> view original

Our pick of the weekend's best in Geelong and surrounds | Geelong Advertiser

THE cold snap might have you feeling like you'd rather stay rugged up indoors, but with so many great events across the region weekend it's time to shake off the snowflakes and head out on the town. Here's our top five picks of what's hot this weekend. 1. >> view original

Taxpayers charged $5000 for Brownyn Bishop's charter flight from Melbourne to ...

FEDERAL speaker Bronwyn Bishop will repay the costs of her $5000 taxpayer-funded helicopter flight between Melbourne and Geelong. Ms Bishop said she would reimburse the costs, but insists the travel was conducted within the rules. “I have today written ... >> view original

Geelong business raided by Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police - ABC ...

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has conducted a joint raid with Victoria Police at a business in Geelong today but refused to reveal the nature of the operation. The AFP said "as the matter is currently ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment ... >> view original

Bishop pays back more than $5000 for Geelong helicopter trip - The Conversation

Speaker Bronwyn Bishop has promised to reimburse A$5227 in taxpayers' money that she spent on a helicopter flight between Melbourne and Geelong to attend a Liberal fundraiser in November. Bishop will also pay a 25% loading under rules introduced by ... >> view original

Geelong's Carbon Revolution inks Ford Mustang deal | afr.com

Geelong firm Carbon Revolution has won a landmark contract to supply its cutting-edge carbon fibre wheels to Ford Motor Company for the new model of the legendary Ford Mustang muscle car. It will be the first time the Geelong firm's world-beating ... >> view original

Geelong youngster Darcy Lang signs new two-year contract with the Cats

Darcy Lang is the latest Cat to put pen to paper with the promising youngster signing a new two-year contract that ties him to Geelong until the end of 2017. Lang, who was drafted with pick No.16 in 2013, has played every game this year, averaging 14 ... >> view original

Major police operation underway in Geelong's central business district

Police are remaining tight-lipped about the nature of the warrant operation, but have visited multiple businesses on Geelong's central strip since 10.30am. Officers have blocked off the upstairs entrance to Startup Cloud, a digital business incubator ... >> view original

What's on around Geelong

Geelong Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong. July 16-17, 8pm, July 18, 1pm and 8pm. Cost: $57 adults, $37 under 27 years, $22 under 18 years, $52 seniors card, $48 aged pension. Bookings and inquiries: 5225 1200, www.gpac.org.au ... >> view original

Bell Park cafe targeted in drive-by shooting | Geelong Advertiser

A BELL Park cafe has become the second target of a drive-by shooting in Geelong this week. Police are investigating the shooting in which a bullet was fired at the front window of Najda's Foodstore and Cafe on Anakie Rd early Thursday. A staff member ... >> view original