Lost in transit: clouds obscure once-in-lifetime sight
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG Showgrounds became the centre of the local astronomical universe for a few hours on Wednesday.
Geelong Astronomy Club set up six...
Secret bay ‘skimmer’ set for summer debut: $35 trip to Melbourne in only 25...
Initial concept: A prototype of the Geelong company’s sea-skimmer, built in China in 2008.By Michelle HerbisonCOMMUTERS and tourists are set to skim over water...
Accountant’s tax fear for battling firms
Tax facts: Brendan O'Connor addresses Wednesday's forum.By Cherie DonnellanTHE CARBON tax will push faltering small local businesses over the edge, a Geelong accounting firm...
Footpaths fracas: Shire in ‘win’ on hearing
By Cherie DonnellanCOUNCIL and residents will resume their fight over proposed charges for Jan Juc footpaths at the state’s planning tribunal next week.
Victorian...
‘Great indoors’ for market day
Indoor sports: Paul Johnson, Brian Mason and Max Trewin with market wares.By Michelle HerbisonAN OCEAN Grove indoor market will run throughout winter following a...
Relax on tax, says minister
Tax facts: Brendan O'Connor addresses Wednesday's forum. By John Van KlaverenFEDERAL Small Business Minister Brendan O’Connor visited Geelong on Wednesday to allay business fears...
Tax warning to struggling local businesses: You’ll be carbonated
By John Van KlaverenTHE CARBON tax will push faltering small Geelong businesses over the edge, a city accounting firm has warned.
WHK Geelong principal Anne...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Top of class in summer of ’59
Class act: Al Delvecchio in The Class of ’59.By Cherie DonnellanON DECEMBER 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash had an...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club’s growth purely organic
Green thumb: Geelong Organic Gardeners member Bill Nicholson tends his backyard crop.By John Van KlaverenTHE TERM organic has become something of a divisive issue.
But...
Car crash led to fine for ‘Kronic’
By Michelle HerbisonPOLICE believe Geelong has recorded possibly its first charge for possession of synthetic cannabis Kronic since it became illegal last year. ...
Players giving study a leg-up
Stretch: Ocean Grove’s Elliott Taylor and Harry Rawlings, both 17, help trainer Kane Reardon warm up.By John Van KlaverenA HIGH-LEVEL study is investigating Geelong...
‘Gen next’ great hope
Elder: David Tournier in the You Yangs.By John Van KlaverenSOCIETY will embrace reconciliation more deeply with the next generation, according to a spokesman for...
Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse is not content to rest on her laurels.
This month Cooke launches two new...
