Fear public sector cuts could ‘hammer’ Geelong
By John Van KlaverenSTATE Government cuts could “hammer” public sector jobs in regional centres like Geelong, a union fears.
Community and Public Sector Union secretary...
Missing Daniel inspires sister’s act
Fringe: Kate O’Keeffe show.By John Van KlaverenPRESENTING a solo show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival about a missing person left performer Kate O’Keefe...
$100m threat to Government: Writ over port
By John Van KlaverenSTATE Government faces a $100 million writ for attempting to kill off a 30-year-old proposed tourist resort development on the Bellarine...
‘Pro-tecting’ Bells
By Cherie DonnellanNEW set-up processes will reduce the Rip Curl Pro’s impact on Bells Beach this year, according to organisers.
Surfing Victoria executive director Max...
Cash ‘lost’ to rail line: Anger over reallocation
By Michelle HerbisonA REALLOCATION of council funding for an Indented Head conservation project is “very disappointing” for the town, according to its community group....
FINALLY FRIDAY: Reader reverb
Basilica gig: Eddi Reader.By Michelle HerbisonNOTHING is better than “God’s reverb”, according to Scottish singer Eddi Reader.
The pop and folk star said she...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Gregory’s Old Fella set to get laughs at Buckley’s
Farmer: Rod Gregory.By Erin PearsonCOUNTRY-STYLE laughs come to the city with Rod Gregory.
The 68-year-old farmer is on his way to Geelong after finding success...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club speaking up
Talkative: Toastmasters Geelong members Jeff Kenny, Ravi Raveendrampillai, Veronica Kratzmann, Jim Gilmer and Elwynne Dunstan.By John Van KlaverenTHEY can be heard at weddings, anniversaries,...
Liaisons with Karen inspire cop’s book on refugees
Just like us: Richard Dove with his book on Australia’s Karen community.By Erin PearsonYEARS spent working with migrant communities in Geelong and Melbourne’s west...
‘One-stop’ for victims
By Erin PearsonSIXTY staff will man a new facility providing victims of sexual assault and child abuse with support and justice under the one...
Ford boss gives Canberra advice: Invest in cars, breakfast told
He’s the boss: Robert Graziano addresses the business breakfast on Tuesday morning.By John Van KlaverenAUSTRALIA has one of the world’s lowest levels of...
‘Support’ for garden
By Michelle HerbisonA BOTANIC garden is the Queenscliff community’s favoured use for the town’s former high school site, according to a council survey.
Borough...
Kindergarten hub progress
A three-room kindergarten for 99 children at a time in Armstrong Creek is almost ready for assembly.
The new Bloinks Community Hub (interim name) hub...
