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Geelong's floating Christmas tree to cost an extra $90000 a year

It is also understood that the Royal Geelong Yacht Club has asked that the tree remain in the water until the Festival of Sails. The tree, which is referred to as the “Iconic Floating Christmas Tree'' throughout the council's meeting agenda, was the ... >> view original

Police to meet with North Geelong Football Club after drunken crawl

Earlier, North Geelong's senior side lost its GDFL Grand Final to Bell Post Hill, while its reserves side toppled Inverleigh. Senior-Constable Sarah Goette said when police arrived at the club they found a young man with a head injury being treated ... >> view original

Concern for Syria's crisis not universal

GEELONG'S response to the Syrian refugee crisis, through the Diversitat-led show of strength and the Geelong Advertiser's #ourdoorisopen social media campaign, reflects the compassion and willingness to help others that is so much a part of our ... >> view original

Hundreds walk for missing William

The Geelong Walk 4 William event was one of dozens held around the country to support the search for abducted tot William Tyrrell, who was three when he went missing exactly a year ago. The Spiderman theme paid tribute to the suit he was wearing when ... >> view original

Child sex abuse royal commission: Geelong grammar principal sorry for school ...

The principal of Geelong Grammar has apologised for the school failing in its duty of care to students who were sexually abused by teachers. Stephen Meek, who has been headmaster since October 2004, told the royal commission into child sexual abuse he ... >> view original

'It's all pretty raw at the moment'

Other AFL clubs have been inquiring about the former Geelong forward. Johnson said he would also consider taking on a coaching role. But before making a decision, the 32-year-old is planning a snow trip to take a much-needed break. He said he would ... >> view original

Geelong to host Renegades-Stars clash

Geelong will play host to a Melbourne Big Bash derby this summer when the two sides play a warm-up fixture at Simonds Stadium on December 11 as part of the inaugural 'Geelong Carnival of Cricket'. The two BBL clubs, who have already established a ... >> view original

Former Geelong Grammar student reveals an extraordinary school's 'peculiar ...

Geelong Grammar is a very peculiar environment. Neither in Geelong or Melbourne, it is an isolated pile of ivy-covered brick perched on a significant piece of land on Corio Bay. Almost all staff members reside on the grounds, the majority of students ... >> view original

Geelong re-signs revolutionary big man

The former Olympic athletics hopeful was signed by Geelong as a category B rookie in 2012, before being elevated to the primary list on a permanent basis at the end of last season. "In my first year playing in the AFL I probably couldn't quite believe ... >> view original

Child abuse Royal Commission: Two former Geelong Grammar principals say they ...

Two former principals of Geelong Grammar have told the child abuse Royal Commission they regret their handling of abuse complaints at the school. The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School, Nicholas Sampson, and John Lewis, who went ... >> view original