The traces of war
Andrew MathiesonTRACES of the Vietnam War have always surrounded the life of Highton’s Sue Eddy.
A young Sue witnessed first hand the pain an uncle...
Breath testing at blue lights
Jessica BentonGEELONG police are breath-testing teenagers at under-18 events in the city to crack down on underage drinking and unruly behaviour.
Leading Senior Constable and...
State lets hospital waiting lists grow
Jessica BentonState Government has given Barwon Health a green light to make patients wait longer for surgery at Geelong Hospital, according to the opposition.
Opposition...
Wool museum spins yarns for 20th anniversary
Andrew MathiesonSPINNING yarns has taken a slight twist since Charles J Dennys opened his famous Geelong woolstore 144 years ago.
The woolstore traded the...
Buses backed for main drag
Jessica BentonMoorabool Street is the best place for a new Geelong bus interchange, according to a public transport lobby group.
Public Transport Users Association Geelong...
Feds’ cash starts stimulating city
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonGeelong consumers might have started spending the Federal Government’s cash handouts to stimulate the national economy, according to traders.
Businesses...
Refugee kids discover Santa with Diversitat
Alex de VosRefugee children from Africa and Burma celebrated their first Christmas with a special party in Geelong this week.
Carmel Carroll, of multicultural services...
Police chief blames glitch for shortfall
Alex de VosA “glitch” in Geelong’s police roster left the region strapped for patrolling officers over the past fortnight, according to the city’s top...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
Shot man’s jail time
Alex de VosA Corio man who was shot in the back while allegedly attempting a robbery with a Buzz Lightyear toy gun will spend...
Battle for Torquay lifestyle begins at Spring Creek Action groups form
Alex de Vos“Outraged” residents have formed a series of community action groups to fight Surf Coast Shire’s plans to more than double Torquay’s population.
The...
Lions roar on big stage
Belmont Lions claimed the Geelong & District Netball League A Grade premiership with a two-goal win against Thomson. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at...
