Water dripping away
Alex de VosBarwon Water is Australia’s best water-saving corporation, according to a National Water Commission report.
But the region’s water authority is still losing 38...
Commuters express their anger at vandalism at station car park
Andrew MathiesonA YOUNG woman stands alone beside her van parked at North Geelong train station.
Waiting in the dark, she shivers next to an...
Target wins battle over Grove store
Jessica BentonTARGET has won a court battle to resume works on a controversial Ocean Grove retail development.
The retail giant said a Victorian Supreme Court...
Donations humble organisers of annual seafood fest
Jessica BentonLOCAL fisherman and businesses are digging deep to supply a smorgasboard of seafood and entertainment for next week’s Queenscliff Seafood Feast.
Chairman Grant Talbot...
Heads push for bank
Jessica BentonBarwon Heads is set for a community bank as Leopold prepares to open the region’s latest branch.
Barwon Heads steering committee chair Heather McCarthy...
The long and short blacks of my career
Andrew MathiesonSTANDING in a black waiter’s tee, arms conspicuously rippling out of the sleeves, a clean-cut Kurt Ivermee makes quite the first impression.
“Would you...
Orphans mission: we need cash help
Jessica BentonA GEELONG community organisation is seeking financial help to rescue five orphans stuck in a war-torn African country.
Diversitat settlement grants program worker Antoinette...
Death sparks lifebuoys plea
Alex de VosVictoria’s peak recreational fishing body has urged Parks Victoria to install lifebuoys at Point Londsdale’s pier after a man drowned while trying...
Farmers’ pumps threaten species
Jessica BentonFARMERS pumping water from river basins are threatening endangered animals in the region, according to authorities.
Southern Rural Water field supervisor Angus Ramsay said...
Egg hunt to help hospital boost children’s services
Andrew MathiesonOrganisers of an Easter egg hunt hope to raise at least $14,000 for a humdicrib to transport sick babies around Geelong Hospital.
A...
Jobless surging to agencies
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG jobs agencies have reported a spike in clients as more workers fall victim to Australia’s struggling economy.
The agencies said they expected demand...
Green dream awaits surfers at carbon-offset Bells
Alex de VosThe world’s best surfers will compete in a green-tinged Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach next week, according to organisers.
Event manager Mark...
Works begin at Stead Park
The redevelopment of Geelong’s premier hockey facility is now up and running.
On Friday member for Lara Ella George announced the start of construction at...
