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Geelong Port upgrade to cost $8m as 52m dredge arrives

Victorian Regional Channels Authority Captain Peter McGovern said the works program were essential to relieving congestion at Geelong's port. “I am completely confident that these works will improve safety and efficiency while protecting the bay ... >> view original

Clarkson fears return to form of arch-rivals Geelong

Geelong will carry a four-game winning streak into tonight's must-win match against the Hawks at the MCG. The Cats are eighth only on percentage, while Hawthorn have the lure of a home qualifying final as they sit half a game behind second-placed West ... >> view original

Geelong Cats claw back towards slice of history

It's been a couple of years since Geelong last threatened to win a premiership – and four since they actually did so – but the Cats nonetheless are still on the brink of another significant achievement. If Chris Scott's team hang on to their eighth ... >> view original

Geelong hospital opens new 112-bed Baxter Wing

Dr Baxter said he was proud of the close connection his family maintains with the Geelong community, particularly in supporting “the needy and the infirm”. “It's wonderful to be recognised here at the new hospital wing,” Dr Baxter said. “The trust has ... >> view original

Hawthorn, Alastair Clarkson mindful of in-form Geelong as Brian Lake returns ...

“They're starting to play the Geelong way whereas for a period of time when some of those guys were out, they were trying to play the Geelong way, but they just weren't capable because they didn't have either the quality or the experience in their side. >> view original

Will Langford back for Box Hill clash against Geelong

Last year's September specialist Will Langford is set to make a timely return from a minor knee injury for Hawthorn's VFL affiliate Box Hill against Geelong at Simonds Stadium on Saturday. Langford, who hasn't played a match since the round 14 win over ... >> view original

Geelong Authority: Planning body proposed by Victorian Government to fast ...

The Victorian Government wants to fast track major developments around Geelong and establish a new planning body that would take planning control away from the local council. The proposed Geelong Authority would oversee the planning for large-scale ... >> view original

Geelong midfielder Cameron Guthrie signs new three-year contract with the Cats

Emerging midfielder Cameron Guthrie has signed a new three-year contract with Geelong that will tie him to the club until the end of 2018. The 22-year-old is one of the most impressive members of the next generation of Cats, capable of being a creative ... >> view original

Musical bridge to Nyasha's second home

NYASHA Muchochomi's story has been well reported in the Geelong Advertiser. The Deakin University graduate and Barwon Community Leadership Program (BCLP) alumni was unable to stay in Geelong because of visa issues and returned to live in ... >> view original

Week Ahead in Global Economy: Fed Minutes, China in Focus

Frankfurt: September looks increasingly certain for the U.S. Federal Reserve's first rate hike in nearly a decade but China's growing economic troubles could yet mess up its plans. Minutes from the Fed's July 28-29 meeting due on Wednesday will offer ... >> view original