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...
Nelson Park anger boils over: Parents ‘alarmed’ as petition tabled
Pointed at parliament: John Eren and James Merlino in Spring St with the Nelson Park petition.By John Van KlaverenOPPOSITION MPs are needlessly distressing parents...
Budget pledge on hall
By Michelle HerbisonA COUNCILLOR has pledged to “get the ball rolling” on a $600,000 upgrade of Indented Head’s community hall.
Cr John Doull...
Couch-bound Sarah wins trip to the Olympics
By Michelle HerbisonCLIFTON Springs’ Sarah Pook has beaten the odds to win a trip to the London Olympics without getting off her couch.
The...
New life set for salt sites
By John Van KlaverenRIDLEY Corporation is investigating residential development opportunities for its Moolap salt fields, according to the company’s annual report.
The report said Ridley...
Corlett to expose ‘power of words’
By Cherie DonnellanSTORYTELLING has power, according to David Corlett.
The documentary maker and writer hoped audiences at Airey’s Inlet’s Lighthouse Literary Festival next weekend...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Artist goes with ‘flow’
Busy life: Shellie Morris is on the road to Drysdale’s Potato Shed.By Cherie DonnellanGOING with the flow is the only way to survive life...
Death prompts road safety call
Gary BruceBy Cherie DonnellanA LEOPOLD man’s fatal crash at Moolap during Easter was a tragic reminder motorists should take more care on local roads,...
JOIN THE CLUB: Pieces fit for jigsaw lovers
Puzzling: Portarlington’s Sylvia Ash and Ocean Grove’s Neville Burrows with some of Springdale Neighbourhood Centre’s many jigsaw puzzles.By John Van KlaverenNO ONE has any...
‘Speed up’ for NBN, city told
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG must be more decisive to cash in on its early rollout of the national broadband network, according to a former...
Prison art help
Calendars featuring artwork from a Greater Geelong woman are helping to break down barriers for women looking to reintegrate into society after prison. ...
