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Orla having her say

Insights: Orla Mundy prepares to serve fans with another helping of her on-line opinions. Kim WatersA GEELONG nine-year-old blogger is creating a stir in...

Horse ban bid anger

Kim WatersHORSE riders fear “ludicrous” environmental regulations will fence them out of the Bellarine Peninsula, according to a Drysdale Pony Club representative. Cheryl Hardy...

Still Meanies in middle-age

Back in the day: The Meanies when Point Lonsdale’s Tas Blizzard, at right, was still in the line-up.Erin PearsonFANS can expect “more forethought” from...

EPA to ‘work with shire’ on Bells

Erin PearsonVICTORIA'S Environmental Protection Authority will “work with” Surf Coast Shire on a toilet block blamed for sewage spills at Bells Beach, according to...

Local Legend: Arthur put us in the picture

Framed: Arthur Reeds inspects some of his company’s handiwork. Andrew MathiesonARTHUR Reed is living the dream. After 50 years of photography, he can afford to...

Centre funds bid in ‘doubt’

Kim WatersA $50 MILLION redevelopment of Geelong Library and Heritage Centre remains in doubt as election candidates hold back funding commitments ahead of next...

Bottled history set to go on display

Bottler: David Smith with part of his collection ahead of this weekend’s show. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55128Andrew MathiesonFOR Geelong’s most-avid bottle collectors, history is...

Name ‘hijack’

Kim WatersA STATE Government competition to rename Barwon Heads Bridges has enraged residents, according to community leaders. Barwon Heads Traders Association president Hamish Lonsdale...

China’s ‘hand on our history’

Researcher Richard de Fegely with an image of Chinese architectureKim WatersA QUEENSCLIFF resident has uncovered the hidden influence of early Chinese immigrants on his...

Rain costs show ‘near $100,000’

Andrew MathiesonTHIS year’s Royal Geelong Show lost almost $100,000 after three days of rain washed away crowds, according to organisers. Show chief Sharolyn Taylor warned...

Radio buffs ham it up to win back internet generation

Over and out: Keith Stickland and Barry Wilson at the Belmont society headquarters. Picture Tommy Ritchie 55113Andrew MathiesonGEELONG radio operators are hamming up communication...

‘Hoax’ on bypass

Kim WatersA PROMISE to review a controversial bypass link route south of Geelong if the coalition wins next month’s state election is a “cruel...

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Emily visits Geelong West for Good Friday

Geelong West Fire Brigade were paid a special visit by one of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal. Lara’s Emily Cooke...