Bells bid held for buses trial
By Cherie DonnellanSURF Coast councillors have put their controversial plan to redevelop Bells Beach “on hold” to trial a new bus licensing system.
They voted...
Anzac spirit thrives: Thousands defy weather to honour fallen heroes
By John Van KlaverenWET and windy weather failed to weary thousands of patrons attending Anzac Day services and marches across the region on Wednesday.
Commemorations...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Feeling a bit Husky
Husky do: Melbourne’s Husky plays Geelong this Friday.By Cherie DonnellanTHE “ATMOSPHERIC sound” of Husky’s Northcote bungalow still comes through loud and clear on the...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Geelong burlesque to show ‘cheek’ in Woodbin
Modern twist: The characters of The Sweet Desire Comedy Burlesque Show.By Cherie Donnellan“CHEEKY” comedy takes on a whole new meaning in the latest burlesque...
JOIN THE CLUB: ‘A-tractor’ of Fergy fanatics
Grey area: Syd Ryan and Graeme Wilson with a restored Ferguson tractor.By John Van KlaverenIT WAS the little tractor that could and it has...
City needs ‘east link’
By John Van KlaverenONLY a bypass link to the Bellarine Peninsula will solve Geelong’s east-west traffic snarls, according to new regional plans.
Municipal alliance group...
Thieves target riding charity
Robbed: Rainbow Riders’ Rikki Raadsveld with one of the charity’s horses and a chain cut to steal a water pump.By John Van KlaverenBURGLARS have...
Property ‘biggest employer’
By John Van KlaverenTHE PROPERTY industry is the Barwon region’s largest employer, according to a new study.
The study shows the property industry employs...
Program for disabled blossoms in awards
Flower power: Nicole Aldering with assistant dog Xanto and Taylor McVean at Boxes and Bunches.By Michelle HerbisonA GROUP of budding florists has attracted statewide...
Rough luck as showgrounds send records bid off track
Phantom menace: Tim Corbett after his failed records attempt.By John Van KlaverenIF ANYONE has access to two or three kilometres of glass-smooth track, Geelong...
Power plant ‘staying’ despite smelter future: Alcoa ‘grid plan’ revealed
By John Van KlaverenALCOA'S Anglesea power station will continue operating even the company closes its Pt Henry smelter, a spokesperson has confirmed.
The prospect has...
Fine a ‘blessing’ for our Nullabor fundraiser
By Cherie DonnellanA RUN-IN with South Australia police was a “blessing in disguise”, a Geelong a charity skateboarder said.
Aaron Salta was 180km from completing...
From the Archives
15 years ago
July 2, 2010
Three councillors have called a public meeting to fight plans for redevelopment of Geelong Golf Club.
Eddy Kontelj, Stretch Kontelj and...
