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Gaming Minister denies there are plans for Geelong casino

The Age used this artist's impression of what a Geelong casino could look like but Haddad stressed it "wasn't real". Photo: Matt Davidson. UPDATE: Gaming Minister Jane Garrett has hosed down speculation there are plans to build a casino in Geelong. >> 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

St Kilda Mums win top prize at the Premier's Sustainability Awards

St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums won the prestigious Premier's Recognition Award for their initiative which has saved more than 52,000 second hand items including prams, cots and high chairs from going to landfill. Goods are then ... >> view original

Geelong boy hit by car does a runner

When the 15-year-old boy was stuck by the car in Geelong on Sunday night, he smashed into the windscreen, causing extensive damage to the vehicle, police say. After the accident the boy ran away, but police found him on Wednesday and took him to ... >> view original

Sonic 'tractor beam': Engineers develop device to 'manipulate objects' &'defy ...

The same sonic tractor beam which flying saucers are equipped with in movies has been developed in real life by a group of engineers who say the prototype device can pull, push and generally manipulate objects using ultrasonic waves. A new system that ... >> view original

This killer whale punted a seal 30 metres in the air like it was kicking a ...

Take this video of a male orca in waters off Victoria, in British Columbia, which was seen punting a harbour seal about 30 metres in the air, as Discovery News reported. Seal punting Play GIFRoll Focus Productions/YouTube. Mike Walker of Roll.Focus. >> view original

Prince Charles pushes for a carbon price before his visit to Australia

London: Prince Charles has said putting a price on carbon is a vital part of addressing climate change, setting him on a potential collision course with his hosts during his November visit to Australia. Last year Australia became the first developed ... >> view original

Baby penguins born at Melbourne Aquarium

AFTER sitting on their eggs for the last month, Melbourne's penguin family has welcomed a new addition. THIS year's first Gentoo penguin chicks were born at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday, with more eggs yet to hatch. Bird manager Sarina ... >> view original