Geelong councillors critical of floating Christmas tree costs
Geelong councillors are concerned about the exorbitant annual cost of the floating Christmas tree. Picture: Mitch BearGEELONG councillors were ready to “can” the city’s floating Christmas tree at a recent council meeting because of its skyrocketing costs, it has been revealed.Cr Jock Irvine told the Geelong Advertiser a majority of councillors were concerned about the exorbitant annual cost of the tree and few believed this cost would ever be offset by Mayor Darryn Lyons’ “half-baked proposal” ..>> view originalGeelong's Hitch teaches old dogs new tricks
A twice divorced Geelong man John Cirak has created his own bachelor coaching business. Picture. Karen DoddJOHN Cirak was twice divorced, dateless and down in the dumps.Then he suited up and embarked on an journey of self improvement.Much like the How I Met Your Mother’s black sheep Barney Stinson, Mr Cirak is a snappy dresser and has a way with women, minus the sleazy pick up lines and one-night stands.But it’s another fictional character to whom Mr Cirak, 65, is perhaps best compared. The Bell..>> view originalPups rescued by Forever Friends Dog Rescue in Geelong
Geelong man charged with woman's murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a woman found dead in her Hoppers Crossing home. Picture: Jason EdwardsA LARA man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead in her Hoppers Crossing home on Thursday night.Emergency services were called to the Barber Dr property where they discovered the body of 48-year-old Prasad Somawansa shortly after 9.30pm.Investigators arrested Sigaragh Baea, 21, on Saturday and charged him with one count of murder.A Victoria Police spokeswoman ..>> view originalThree rescued from sinking fishing boat
FISHERMEN have rescued three people from the water after their vessel sunk during a morning trip off Point Lonsdale.Bellarine Police Leading Senior Constable Chris Anderson said the trio from Blairgowrie, aged in their 20s, 30s and 40s, were making their way from Portsea when they struck trouble about 8am Sunday.“The three occupants all got out and have been recovered and area being taken back to Portsea,” he said.“They were in a little fishing boat when another fishing vessel found them.“It occ..>> view originalAFL season 2016: Hard hats could be in order for Magpies, Cats
An artist's impression of the new stadium. Photo: Supplied Geelong and Collingwood coaching staff could be forced to wear hard hats on Friday if Simonds Stadium is classified as a construction site.The Cats' home ground is undergoing significant renovations, meaning the coaches boxes and media facilities are stationed in portable offices.The AFL inspected the facilities last week, but have yet to inform the club whether, under health and safety regulations, t..>> view originalDid Glory, Roar play out match of the season?
Don't look now but after a sluggish start to 2015/16 and a raft of off-field controversies, the Hyundai A-League is returning to its brilliant - yet crazy - best on the pitch. With Central Coast Mariners, Perth Glory, Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets generally struggling, the opening months of this campaign seemed to include an above average number of dull matches, with crowd figures and TV ratings causing concern amongst some pundits and fans. But since the start of 2016, the rise ..>> view originalEagles want to stay at home during pre-season
WEST Coast wants to play its entire NAB Challenge program in WA next year, saying it’s a “tough ask’’ to add more interstate travel to the 10 regular season trips the Eagles are already required to make.The Eagles will begin their pre-season series on the road against Adelaide on Sunday, before returning home to play Gold Coast (Joondalup) and Essendon (Subiaco Oval) in the lead up to their home Round 1 clash with Brisbane.Fremantle will play all three of its NAB Challenge games in WA, with fixt..>> view originalRhys Mathieson has hunger to succeed in the AFL, says Simon Black
Man charged over Melb woman's killing
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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