Harbour offer set for project
Andrew MathiesonLEOPOLD is set for its own boating facility after the town’s councillor welcomed an offer of a free harbour.
Cr Rod Macdonald said he...
Libs in Avalon rail link ‘vow’
Big Ted: Opposition leader Ted Baillieu announces the Avalon rail plan. Erin PearsonA RAILWAY station would carry passengers from Avalon Airport to Geelong and...
Forming giant ribbon all white for participants
Andrew MathiesonAROUND 1000 voices will say no to violence against women as part of a giant white ribbon on Skilled Stadium next week.
A spokesperson...
New grassland threat confronts CFA crews
Erin PearsonGRASSFIRE risks will threaten townships around Geelong this summer after drought-breaking rain, according to Country Fire Authority.
But operations manager Gerry Verdoorn said parts...
Green bridge protest
Kim WatersTHE GREENS will protest a State Government open day for Barwon Heads Bridge this weekend despite confirming the party will preference Labor’s South...
Kids ‘turned away’
Kim Waters“OVERWHELMING” demand is forcing Geelong support services to turn away children seeking help with domestic violence, according to a provider.
Glastonbury Child and...
Wane’s Wheels: Rally test of team’s skills
Bush-bashing: Graeme McMahon, front, with co-drivers Con Sheahan and Mal Stewart covered 2600 kilometres, mostly on dirt roads, in their VH Commodore Station wagon...
Grassy Noll’s shooting back
Country idol: Shannon Noll returns to Geelong next week to play at Gateway Hotel.Erin PearsonTHE adage about taking the boy out of the country...
Duo bags a show in city
From ARIAs to Geelong: Bag Raiders is set to play in Geelong with Flight Facilities next week.Erin PearsonPAUSING during a recovery swim on Monday,...
Local Legend: Vintage obsession for old machinery
Old timers: Drysdale’s Wilf Bufton with part of his collection of vintage machinery. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 56099Andrew MathiesonA VINTAGE Wilf Bufton answers the door...
Fundraiser for Orphans
Fundraiser: Rhianna Hobbs with an auction item. Andrew MathiesonTYPICALLY shedding a tear from those perpetual World Vision appeals every year just wasn’t enough for...
Uni in fear of Indian decline
Andrew MathiesonDEAKIN University is bracing for a decline in Indian student enrolments next year after recent rises in international enrolments at its Geelong campuses,...
Singing through history
A group of men from Greater Geelong are helping spread the history of music by singing at nursing homes and retirement villages.
Members...
