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Geelong triple premiership player Steve Johnson joins GWS Giants on one-year deal

Steve Johnson will extend his AFL career into a 14th season, after the veteran Geelong star signed a one-year deal with Greater Western Sydney. The triple premiership player made an emotional farewell to Kardinia Park after being axed by the Cats at ... >> view original

AFL trade period 2015: Geelong recruit Lachie Henderson relishes fresh stage

It is perhaps fitting, then, that Lachie Henderson was enjoying a show on Broadway when he officially became a Geelong player. Henderson, 25, separated from Carlton in August, but it was only last Wednesday that he was traded to the Cats for a first ... >> view original

Geelong much better fit for Renew: trainer

Archie Alexander has settled on the more spacious surrounds of Geelong for Renew in a bid to climb up the Melbourne Cup ballot order. The stayer is among the nominations for Saturday's Moonee Valley Cup but will take his place in the Geelong Cup on ... >> view original

Cats snare final target, secure Smith

GEELONG has secured its fourth and final exchange period target, snaring ruckman Zac Smith from the Gold Coast Suns via a three-way trade. Gold Coast, in return, acquired the Cats' two third-round picks (49 and 53) for Smith, who is the Cats' fourth ... >> view original

Geelong Cup 2015: International raiders to challenge strong local contingent

Carey has not committed to a jockey for the Geelong cup. The seven-year-old, who ran fourth in a Cox Plate earlier in his career, finished third in the Harry White two starts ago before running 11th in the Herbert Power. “He's at that stage of his ... >> view original

Former police prosecutor becomes Geelong's newest councillor

STAY-AT-HOME dad Peter Murrihy has triumphed over a diverse field of candidates to become Geelong's new Kildare Ward councillor. With his loyal dog and youngest daughter often at his side, Mr Murrihy did the hard yards on the campaign trail, clocking ... >> view original

University students help their younger counterparts through VCE

Robot, Ghost, Hot-dog and Sloth are the “break crew” characters, who will be online until October 23 to help students relieve built-up stress. But Geelong High VCE students found other ways to unwind yesterday, kicking footies and relaxing with books ... >> view original

Fine dodgers nabbed in Geelong Show Sheriff swoop

Sheriff's office were wheel-locking cars at the Geelong Show. Sheriff Chris Conway and officers Nadia Ladgrove, Aaron Ladd, and Graham Diss. Picture: Cormac Hanrahan Source: News Limited. FORGET the baking competitions, the biggest winner at the ... >> view original

Awards recognise Give Where You Live and Greenway project

Give Where You Live chief executive Bill Mithen won the leadership and innovation section for his work addressing disadvantage in the region, while City of Greater Geelong took home the Parks Victoria Environmental Sustainability Award for its Greenway ... >> view original

Geelong Council: Some councillors want 'bullies' named and shamed

Eleven of the 12 sitting councillors were contacted by the Geelong Advertiser at the weekend, some saying they were not surprised by the findings of the Halliday Report and all welcoming it. But Jock Irvine, Ron Nelson and Eddy Kontelj agreed with Cr ... >> view original