Jeff aims for the big time in surfing
A TORQUAY surfer is among finalists for one of Australia’s most coveted surfing awards.
Jeff Rowley will fly to Sydney next week to find out...
‘No lights, no T20’, says CA
Andrew MathiesonA LACK of floodlights has cost Geelong its bid for one of two Victorian Big Bash Twenty20 cricket franchises, according to officials.
The sport’s...
$30m convention bid
Andrew MathiesonTOURISM lobbyists are seeking $30 million from State Government to build a Geelong Convention Centre within the next four years.
Victorian Tourism Industry...
Wane’s Wheels: Eric beats the ‘hard starter’
No worries: Eric Larson proudly shows off his tractor. Pictures: Greg Wane 59717 Greg WaneERIC Larson reckons his little two-cylinder diesel tractor is the only...
Sweet ‘60s swing onto GPAC stage
Groovy: Footlight Productions’ Sweet Charity features at Geelong Performing Arts Centre until next week. Erin PearsonDESPITE his high school failing to offer opportunities to...
Comedians perform in RAW
Erin PearsonGEELONG’S comedic talent will have the opportunity to spread laughter next month when Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolls into town.
RAW Comedy, Australia’s biggest...
Local Legend: When Geoff steps up
Hot stepper: Geoff Case takes another step. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 59608Andrew MathiesonGEOFF Case is no more tired of climbing steps than of hearing about...
Wathaurong ‘to host kinder kids’
New home: Councillors Kylie Fisher and Cameron Granger at the Wathaurong cooperative with Lyn McInnes, Jodie Bath and, at front, children Jannalli, Tahlia and...
Cops ‘hunting coast flashers’
Erin PearsonAN OUTBREAK of flashers on the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula has alarmed police.
Officers from Torquay and Ocean Grove reported multiple incidents of...
Medal bid could ‘bring governments together’
Kim WatersGEELONG'S bid for a medal honouring long-serving councillors could “strengthen the relationships” between all levels of Australian government, according to Victoria’s peak municipal...
Call for cash to fix ‘neglect of cycling’
Andrew MathiesonTHE region’s “sadly neglected” cycling infrastructure desperately needs state and federal government funding, according to bicycle safety body.
Bike Safe Geelong president Barton...
Falling trees injure one, damage campers’ property
Blown away: Investigation and clean-up works continue at Portarlington Caravan Park on Wednesday. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 59742Kim WatersFALLING trees injured a camper and damaged...
From the archives
17 years ago
October 31, 2008
A Geelong community organisation is battling red tape and financial hurdles to rescue five African orphans from war-torn Sierra Leone.
Multicultural...
