Phillipa laughing with health book
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
LAUGHTER is still the best medicine - and Geelong’s own laughing queen has forayed into print to spread the message.
Geelong Laughter...
Shell sale cleared
By NOEL MURPHY
SHELL’S Corio refinery sale to Vitol is set to be finalised on 1 August.
The sale, to the world’s largest independent oil trader,...
Seats targeted for state votes
By NOEL MURPHY
The Liberal battle to win the critical state seats of Geelong, South Barwon and Bellarine is moving into top gear with Premier...
Local librarian books date with Gates
One of the world’s richest men will help develop the leadership skills of a Geelong librarian.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is sponsoring a...
Region unites for jobs battle
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A UNITED effort to tackle Geelong’s jobs challenge is underway.
G21 Alliance chief executive Elaine Carbines said tackling joblessness was a clear...
Asian export ‘massive’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG’S potential as an export food bowl through Avalon Airport is being promoted across south-east Asia.
A recently-returned Victorian Government trade mission...
Corio covered with Spalding
By NOEL MURPHY
TOM SPALDING’S alter-ego is a grinning comic-book figure tearing his shirt off to reveal a red and blue superhero’s outfit beneath.
It’s apt...
Sex talk to help Geelong’s parents
Speaking to children about the birds and the bees can be awkward for parents and carers.
Fortunately for Geelong, acclaimed comedian, author and health ambassador...
Park meeting go-ahead
By John Van Klaveren
Ocean Grove Park Association's committee has agreed to hold a special general meeting over a proposed $1 million performance space.
Association member...
Take charge of energy: expert
By John Van Klaveren
A RENEWABLE energy entrepreneur believes Geelong can take charge of its power future and replace lost manufacturing jobs into the bargain.
Andrew...
Kylie brings the voice to Geelong
SUPERSTAR songbird Kylie Minogue has brought rising star Johnny Rollins, of TV's The Voice to Geelong, drawing hundreds of adoring fans to Cunningham Pier.
The...
Alcoa: Politics clash over worker support …
COMMENT: Noel Murphy
CANBERRA’S alleged failure to extend “one single dollar” to Alcoa workers facing the sack in two weeks has Geelong’s two federal MPs...
Beach wheelchairs for OGSLSC
Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s (OGSLSC) new sandcruiser beach wheelchairs have arrived just in time for the busy summer holiday season.
OGSLSC successfully received...
