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Second Victorian casino proposed for Geelong waterfront

Geelong's fragile economy has been battered in recent years by the closure of several large manufacturers, while its proximity to Avalon airport and tourist attractions such as the Great Ocean Road could also make it a suitable location for a new ... >> view original

GWS Giants to play Geelong, Richmond and Port Adelaide at Manuka Oval

It will be the first time Richmond have played an AFL game in Canberra, although they did play the Giants at Manuka in the 2012 pre-season. "Going on what we did with Geelong, I think absolutely [we can get a couple of sellouts]," Cameron told Fairfax ... >> view original

Geelong Cats: Rookie Luxford earns place on senior list

It's a credit to Michael that he has earnt this promotion to the senior list so quickly in his time at the club.” Luxford picked up five possessions in his debut against the Bombers, but impressed Geelong with what he was able to do once he returned to ... >> view original

AFL fixture 2016: Geelong given dream draw

For Geelong, it's a dream commercial draw too. Indeed, Brian Cook may well be doing cartwheels with coach Chris Scott. After one night game and a surprising crowd drop-off at home games this year, the Cats will get four matches under lights next year. >> view original

The Geelong kitchen where Josh and Danielle cooked up a storm on My Kitchen ...

Geelong contestants Josh and Danielle cooked up a storm at this Hamlyn Heights home. The four-bedroom home has sleek finishes throughout, including Caesarstone benchtops, an exclusive cinema zone, soaring ceilings and a concealed butler's pantry. >> view original

Myanmar candidate hurt in attack

Injured Naing Ngan Linn (on bed), member of Myanmar parliament and a candidate of National League for Democracy (NLD) party is attended to by staff and medical personnel at Yangon General Hospital on Friday. (AFP). AFP. Published — Saturday 31 ... >> view original

Two more Brazilian Pan Am athletes sought for sex assault

Two more Brazilian athletes are wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a Toronto woman during the Pan Am Games. The two soccer players attended the closing ceremony on July 25 after winning a bronze medal, then spent their last night in town ... >> view original

US request to extradite Polanski rejected

A Polish court on Friday ruled against extraditing to the United States Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski, who pleaded guilty in 1977 to raping a 13-year-old girl but left the country before sentencing. The court ruled “inadmissibility in ... >> view original

Who's at loss with China revoking its one-child policy? Condom makers

The one-child policy began in 1979 to curb a surging population at a time when extreme poverty was widespread in China. G+. Comments. By: AP | New Delhi | Published:October 31, 2015 11:57 am. Condom makers at a loss after China revoking its one-child ... >> view original

Many of 27 Dead in Club Fire in Bucharest Still Unidentified

BUCHAREST, Romania — Officials said most of the 27 people who died when a heavy metal band's pyrotechnical show sparked a deadly fire at a Bucharest nightclub have not been identified. Raed Arafat, an emergency situations official, said Saturday said ... >> view original