Black Pepper served with Shop Local service award
SHOPPING at Geelong’s Black Pepper is all about the customer service, according to Bellbrae’s Noela Alexander.
In fact, Ms Alexander was so impressed she successfully...
Ice addict jailed for ‘king hit’ on boy, 15
A 20-YEAR-OLD ice addict with ADHD, a “borderline IQ” and “countless” prior convictions has been jailed for a king hit that left a 15-year-old...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Back to GPAC
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed stage-show Ganesh versus the Third Reich is coming home to Geelong after a string of successful shows across three continents.
Local company Back...
JOIN THE CLUB: ‘Boys’ by night finally turn 21
WHEN the boys get together for a night out, the talk is often the usual that might be heard when a band of men...
Board theft stirs Facebookers
THE RESPONSE of thousands of Facebook users to a stolen surfboard has "overwhelmed" an Ocean Grove surfer.
Jon Willard, who had deactivated his Facebook account...
Site unmasked: Geelong page man revealed
HE’S been Geelong’s most mysterious figure of social media for the past year.
His is a faceless history buff, an unknown social commentator...
Funds push ‘to help hoarders’
GEELONG’S council will help community organisations seek funds to work with hoarders after their behaviour becomes recognised as a mental illness this year, according...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Country duo set to rock Corio
AS TROY Kemp grew older he switched to singing with an acoustic guitar after years of playing head-banging music on an electric instrument.
Before long,...
Salt sites EES calls
PLANS to redevelop salt pans at Moolap and Lara will undergo environmental effects statements, according to the site’s owner.
Ridley announced the environmental studies as...
Collections unviable: Councillor dashes hard-rubbish hopes
HARD rubbish collections would be a “financially unviable” failure in dealing with illegal dumping, according to a Geelong councillor.
Environment and sustainability portfolio holder Andy...
Boss backs taxi ’snubs’ over safety
GEELONG Taxi Network will stand behind its drivers refusing to service Corio and Norlane following a spate of rock-throwing incidents, according to its boss....
Hospital revival brings vital boost to jobs, patient care
A $65 MILLION redevelopment of St John of God Geelong Hospital will “generate” 5000 admissions a year to reduce pressure on Geelong’s existing health...
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...
