Toxic algae threat
ANOTHER outbreak of toxic algae has closed part of the Barwon River in Geelong, the river’s manager has announced.
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority said blue-green...
Waste timber set for ‘clean energy’
Energised: Adrian Probert shows the the new pellets with Matthew Deretic, at rear. JOHN VAN KLAVERENWASTE timber could make Geelong the Australian leader in bio-fuel...
Plenty of colour Carmen to Pako for street parade
Carmen get it: The Independent’s Tory Favro plans to be one of this year’s Carmen Mirandas. JOHN VAN KLAVERENCARMEN Mirandas of all sizes, shapes...
‘Return to solariums’ raises fears for health
ERIN PEARSONEVIDENCE of a trend back to solariums in Geelong has alarmed a Victorian organisation fighting skin cancer.
SunSmart Victoria manager Sue Heward said she...
Stalked, robbed for prescription
ERIN PEARSONDESPERATE drug addicts have started robbing chemist customers for their prescriptions, police have warned.
Geelong Police Detective Senior Constable Heath Kay feared that an...
Years of service earn Australia day honours for duo
Main picture: Norm Abbey. Inset: Ivan Caple.JOHN VAN KLAVERENLONG and distinguished service to the disability sector, veterinary science and education have won two local...
Torquay ‘an easy touch for thieves’
ERIN PEARSONCRIMINALS are travelling to the Surf Coast to steal from cars as residents refuse to lock their vehicles, according to police.
Torquay Police Detective...
Father-in-law Trev welcomes ‘mate’ as an official Aussie
Proud Aussies: Trevor Secombe and Frank Burke salute Australia Day. ERIN PEARSONTORQUAY’S Trevor Secombe had a special reason to eagerly await Australia Day celebrations...
Museum founder and land carer in Australia Day honours
Shipshape: Henry Hudson at Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. MICHELLE HERBISONHENRY Hudson enjoys keeping busy and involving himself in Queenscliff’s community – and this year it’s...
Stingray show on ‘hold’ over wharf
MICHELLE HERBISONPLANS for a stingray-feeding tourist attraction are stuck in limbo amid inaction on a crumbling Queenscliff wharf, according to the proponent.
Andrew Malouf said...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Squeezing Juice from a Stone
Into the blue: The boys of Bluejuice are looking forward to a “mini holiday” on the Surf Coast this weekend.ERIN PEARSONLADIES, he’s single, looking...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club on right track at Corio
Off the rails: Laurie Mackinnon with his train set. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 74964JOHN VAN KLAVERENTHE fascination with trains is difficult to explain –...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
