Arts of glass send anti-dope message
Erin PearsonAN EXHIBITION of glass art at Geelong Hospital has helped spread a message that cannabis is unwelcome in Aboriginal communities, according to organisers.
The...
Circuses make way for new track
John Van KlaverenTHE start of work on a cycling track has ended a 40-year tradition of circuses at Belmont Common, according to Silvers Circus.
But...
Ultimate trip to Germany for local frisbee fanatics
John Van KlaverenNINE Geelong frisbee players are off to Heilbronn, Germany, as part of a 40-strong Australian squad competing in the world championships.
Geelong has...
Minister hears city’s aviation academy bid
Erin PearsonTULLAMARINE and Essendon have emerged as tough competition threatening Avalon Airport’s bid for an $80 million aviation academy, according to Geelong figures...
Objections to Belmont rooftop bar go up in smoke
Andrew MathiesonDRINKERS will soon be able to return to the old days of having a smoke at the pub after the state’s planning tribunal...
Course battle backed
John Van KlaverenTWO key business associations have backed councillors’ fight against plans to redevelop a former golf course in North Geelong.
Geelong Traders Association and...
Three awards just all in the family for the Blackleys of Leopold
Andrew MathiesonA THIRD member of a Leopold family to be honoured with an international service award has paid tribute to her sick mum and...
Dump set for beaches
John Van KlaverenSTATE Government will pour imported sand onto Geelong’s Eastern Beach as part of a controversial renourishment project.
The Government said an independent consultant...
Reece plans sign, store at coast’s entry
Erin PearsonA SECOND trade supplies store is set to greet visitors alongside Bunnings at Torquay’s northern entrance.
Reece Plumbing has submitted an application to build...
Developer’s state plea
John Van KlaverenSTATE Government should intervene to open land for housing at Torquay, according to a company planning residential development at Spring Creek.
Amex Corporation...
Council ‘orders’ changes
John Van KlaverenA QUEENSCLIFF property owner has been ordered to move a planned building so it avoids flooding from climate change, according to Mayor...
Families invited to badminton day
John Van KlaverenGEELONG Badminton Centre will launch a $150,000 upgrade with a family-oriented come-and-try day this month.
The upgrade includes a new playing surface, court...
Diya on the frontline of child protection
Geelong child protection worker Diya Thakkar has received the “best possible start” to her career.
Having completed her degree in social work at the Australian...
