‘Big nights’ in Geelong keep city’s police busy
A LONG-WEEKEND police operation in central Geelong’s dealt with about 70 offences over two “big” nights, according to the highway patrol.
Sergeant Darren Murphy said...
‘Get a job’, train traveller told
A V/LINE conductor snatched a Geelong train passenger’s ticket and told him to “get a job” after he forgot his concession card, according to...
Festival seeks state cash for highland fling
PORTARLINGTON’S National Celtic Festival is seeking State Government funding of a Celtic exchange program for young musicians, according to its director.
Una McAlinden said she...
Enterprise move ’wastes’ rates
Geelong Residents and Ratepayers Association have slammed the creation of a “pointless and wasteful” body to stimulate the local economy.
Councillors agreed this week to...
Buckets&Bouquets
BOUQUETS to a lovely couple for giving our family four tickets to the Geelong show when we parked next to them. Their kindness was...
FINALLY FRIDAY: The Hornets buzz
SINGING is especially liberating for Craig Horne, singer-songwriter for Melbourne blues band The Hornets.
A stutter impairs his speaking voice but his words become...
JOIN THE CLUB: Cheering up the house
A QUILT filled with handprints and personal references on the wall of the lounge area at Geelong’s Anam Cara House encapsulates the spirit of...
Young star helps artist reflect on Archibald
A BELMONT artist’s impression of a young Newtown actor is an entrant in Australia's prestigious Archibald prize.
The 36-by-48-inch oil-on-linen portrait of Edwina Royce is...
Buckets&Bouquets
Bouquets to Anthony and company at Urgan Oasis Landscaping for an immaculate job, toiling away in the summer heat to transform our home. Thanks...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Mornings for Love
THERE'S no audience like an Aussie audience, in singer and dancing star Jackie Love’s mind.
The internationally-successful Australian told the Independent she was looking forward...
Parking threat to city’s revival
Changes to parking provisions could hamper revitalisation of central Geelong, a council report has warned.
The report said State Government's overhaul of commercial zones would...
Guilty plea on insider trades
A BARWON Heads stockbroker has pleaded guilty to two charges of insider trading.
Norman Graham, the former managing director of stockbroking firm Lonsec Limited, admitted...
Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period.
Here is a list of blooms that...
