Options galore for fishos
On the Bite, by Chris Pitman
Corio Bay proved worthwhile fishing for soft-plastic anglers over the past week with mixed bags on offer.
Fishing from...
Ponraj discovers long life for milk
A Geelong discovery that adds five weeks to the shelf-life of milk could “absolutely change” Australia’s dairy industry, according to the man behind the...
Cats in the box seat
Local Cricket, by Jim Timberlake
Geelong Cricket Club is well placed to go into the Christmas break with a win under their belt, after knocking...
‘Climate change’ blamed for local extinction of rare native mouse in Otways
Climate change has probably killed off an important native mouse in its Otways “home range”, according to a researcher.
The New Holland mouse was last...
Doctor beyond compare
Police have recognised Geelong doctor Rudi Gasser for five years of going “well beyond” the call of duty for a Kokoda youth program.
Leading Senior...
Toys in great demand
By Luke Voogt
Leopold woodworker Neil Galloway was “staggered” to learn that two rooms full of toys were not enough for Geelong’s disadvantaged children.
He and...
Tranquil fair for Sinclair
By Justin Flynn
Raised by Eagles is heading to Ocean Grove for the annual Tranquility Fair on Saturday 6 January, and band frontman Luke Sinclair...
Concern over police contact
By Luke Voogt
“Not being able to contact police” has emerged as the number one concern for Waurn Ponds residents following recent consultation.
The complaint was...
Carer crisis hits
A shortage of emergency carers threatens to leave vulnerable children in harm’s way this Christmas, a Geelong welfare agency has warned.
The shortage was the...
Group wins history wars
By Luke Voogt
A community group has won a four-year fight to protect the history of Newtown, following a council decision on Tuesday night.
Newtown Action...
Turkey will be gobbled
East Geelong grandma Mary Wilson began the search for the Indy’s Talkin’ Turkeys the week she returned from caravanning in Queensland.
Fate smiled on Mary,...
Appeal’s record goodwill
Record gift donations are set to extend Christmas cheer among disadvantaged local families this year, according to a welfare agency.
Bethany’s Giving Tree Appeal was...
Constructing a future
Stephen Kip is being recognised for his work in the construction industry with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
The Geelong...
