Mates take on India for kids
East to west: Matt Natonewski looks forward to his India journey.By Michelle HerbisonTHREE Geelong friends will battle up to 3500km of Indian roads in...
Thieves target 10 caravans in haul
By Cherie DonnellanA BREAK-IN and theft at Newcomb’s Caravans ‘R’ Us last weekend has prompted Geelong Police to appeal for information.
Geelong Detective Senior...
Industry calls for new port ‘at Point Wilson’
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG lost the battle for the car trade but should still fight to win Victoria’s next major port, according to lobby...
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...
Travelling to the land of penguins
The weather is getting warmer by the day and thoughts are turning to getting away from it all to somewhere cooler, somewhere different and...
