You can always bet on Geoff

FIFTY years on from accepting his first bet, Ouyen bookmaker Geoff Hahnel still has a “love for the game”.When Hahnel began bookmaking in 1967 – the same year he got married – he was among about 500 bookies. Nowadays, about 170 remain.Hahnel, who was recently recognised for his 50 years in the industry at the […]

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