January 12, 2001
A massive infestation of monster-sized starfish has reached Corio Bay and the Bellarine Peninsula, threatening both professional and recreational fishing.
Environmental scientists estimate there are between 90 million and 150 million Northern Pacific Seastars in Port Phillip Bay.
15 years ago
January 13, 2006
Sudanese immigrant Peter Bok needs a break.
The 25-year-old has yet to find a full-time job after arriving in Australia 18 months ago from war-torn Sudan although his failure is not from a lack of trying or willingness.
10 years ago
January 14, 2011
Geelong pet owners are amongst the worst in the state with more than 700 reports of animal cruelty in the south-west region last year.
The RSPCA Inspectorate received a total of 10,644 reports of cruelty last year with 736 from the Geelong area.
5 years ago
January 15, 2016
Geelong research of a virus to kill noxious carp is “great news”, according to a local fishing columnist.
“Carp destroy habitat for native fish and other living creatures,” said Indy fishing columnist Chris Pitman, who works at Tackleworld Geelong.
