Policing youth in state first
ERIN PEARSONGEELONG police will man a new dedicated youth unit this year in an unprecedented crackdown on crime.
The six member unit, a first for...
Alfie’s looking for a lifesaver
Paw thing: Alfie is hoping for a belated Christmas gift of life. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 75411ERIN PEARSONGEELONG Animal Welfare Society is asking residents to...
Icon deadline prompts entries
Senia Lawyers’ Andrew Senia visits a Gold Coast icon.THE NUMBER of entries to the Icon for Geelong competition is ramping up with the deadline...
Tradie dumps ‘dangerous’
Surfin’ USA: Jeff Rowley captured in his big wave moment. Picture: Minnie VuongERIN PEARSONILLEGALLY dumped rubbish at Surf Coast beaches and reserves is threatening...
Sides set in Queenscliff councillor stoush: Code charges ‘ludicrous’
MICHELLE HERBISONA CODE of conduct panel to investigate Queenscliffe councillor David Mitchell’s behaviour is based on “ludicrous” charges, according to a former councillor.
David Kenwood...
New principal set for primary role
School’s in: Principal Jenny Cowburn. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 75381 MICHELLE HERBISONQUEENCLIFF Primary School’s uncertainty is over with new principal Jenny Cowburn set to...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Pebbles to rock
Wild ride: Sand Pebbles are a mixed bunch.ERIN PEARSONIT’S been a wild year for Melbourne band the Sand Pebbles: They’ve travelled the country, battled...
JOIN THE CLUB: Social networking coasts to success
Cosy: Founder Virginia Cooke with members Leonie Curtis and Martin Longstaff plan the Coasters second birthday celebration. JOHN VAN KLAVERENWITH the internet, emails...
McAdam VCAT ‘victory’ claims
MOTORCYCLING Australia has claimed success after recent a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruling on McAdam Park.
Motorcycling Australia boss David White said he was...
Burglaries are ‘preventable’
ERIN PEARSONCOMPLACENT store owners caused themselves thousands of dollars in unnecessary damage, say Geelong police.
Leading Senior Constable Adrian Goodwin said three out of every...
School building boost creates jobs
Happy faces: Six year olds Cambell and Jarrod of Whittington Primary with MP Richard Marles. THE 71 Building the Education Revolution projects in...
Pedalling towards road safety
Students across Greater Geelong can continue to learn about bike and road safety through a community initiative aimed at saving lives on the road....
