Di’s care for marsupial orphans all sewn up
By Luke Voogt
Local baby marsupials will snuggle into toasty woollen pouches this winter thanks to the sewing efforts of elderly residents like Di Baker.
The...
Lobby to cover cost of ‘free’ ferry rides in trial
By Luke Voogt
A local community group has urged residents to climb aboard a free trial of a Geelong-Melbourne ferry in July.
A successful trial would...
Dogs face ‘bans’ as council reviews policies
By Luke Voogt
Dog-lovers have urged council to protect off-leash areas as City Hall prepares its latest canine policies.
The call comes as council considers areas...
Geelong set to become ‘hemp hub’
By Luke Voogt
Geelong is set to become Australia’s “hemp hub” after the installation of a secret dehuller at a Newtown warehouse, a producer announced...
City audits random bins in push for ‘zero waste’
Geelong’s council will pick through bins from 225 randomly selected households after announcing plans to eliminate waste going to landfills.
The findings would help improve...
In Brief
Dwyer passes
Family, friends and fans have mourned the death of Geelong radio legend Don ‘Mad Dog’ Dwyer.
The former 3GL broadcaster and 1990s Cats home-ground...
Double Take
They copped criticism at the time but unlikely claims that City Hall’s proposed cycling network is sexist and elitist have found international support.
Grovedale health...
Man charged over smash death of girl, 16
By Luke Voogt
A Clifton Springs man will face serious driving charges over a crash that killed 16-year-old Barwon Heads girl Sarah Crimmins last November.
Major...
Go Downtown for Clark tribute
By Luke Voogt
Melissa Langton’s fascination with pop legend Petula Clark began as a child watching the classic 1969 film Goodbye Mr Chips.
“It was my...
Kids’ classic bounds back
Josephine the kangaroo dances off the page and onto the stage when a classic Aussie children’s tale comes to Geelong next Saturday.
Sydney’s Monkey Baa...
Take a Shyne to dentures with Geelong experts
After more than 20 years running Shyne Denture Clinic nothing beats making customers smile, says owner Ian Cockerell.
“They might have broken teeth or gaps,”...
Kings advising on bond free of asset test
Since the introduction of changes to Centrelink’s asset test on 1 January 2017, Kings Funerals has noticed an increase in the numbers of pre-paid...
Young filmmakers celebrated
Three young filmmakers were recognised for their work at the 2024 North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) Emerging Filmmaker Awards.
Brie Bartleet, Jackson Hayat and Sam...
