New help for ‘damaged dads’
Fathers’ helpers: Dads in Distress coordinators Wendy Leigh and Michael Nolan. KIM WATERSA NEW Geelong service is taking the “anger and revenge” out of...
Queenscliff festival ‘to move’ despite concerns
KIM WATERSQUEENSCLIFF councillors have given a green light to moving the town’s annual music festival to Princess Park, according to a council spokesperson.
The...
Lara’s You Yangs ‘about to reopen’
Ready to go: MIkE Forsyth at You Yangs Regional Park. ERIN PEARSONYOU YANGS Regional Park is set to reopen in the next couple of...
Mimi has ride idea to brighten up children’s ward
Ride on: Mini Nutku prepares for her big fundraiser ride to help Geelong Hospital. KIM WATERSWHEN Mimi Nutku was given a community project...
Rush to Ombudsman over rising water bills
JOHN VAN KLAVERENSOARING water bills have prompted a leap in appeals for help from the Barwon region, according to a Victorian Ombudsman’s office.
Geelong welfare...
Geelong ‘crime ring’ case: More charges
KIM WATERSPOLICE have laid fresh charges against two men allegedly involved in a “very well-organised” drug and burglary ring in Geelong, a court heard...
Boys to play ball in overseas teams
Strike team: Geelong baseballers Sam Morrison (front) and Brock Wells. ERIN PEARSONSOME of Geelong’s best young baseballers will fly overseas next month for world-class...
Bashing shocks street
Probe: A police officer investigates the crime scene.ERIN PEARSONNEWTOWN residents have expressed shock after an alleged assault left a 52-year-old man critically injured in...
Club accused ‘flees’
ERIN PEARSONA WOMAN facing court over the alleged theft of $180,000 from Torquay Golf Course tried to flee to Queensland, according to police.
Nicole Muscat,...
Argonauts sail safely to shore
Intriguing: Eight-year-old Charlotte admires one of the paper nautilus shells a neighbour found on the beach near her Torquay home this week. ERIN PEARSONROUGH...
Rally ‘over trees’
KIM WATERSRESIDENTS plan a “peaceful” rally on Sunday to save three Moonah trees from the chop in a Point Lonsdale playground, according to a...
Cancer foundation’s award ‘humbles’ widow
Deserved: Moya Hughes with her award outside the Drysdale shop. KIM WATERSFIGHT Cancer Foundation volunteer of the year Moya Hughes knows first-hand the importance...