Jobs expo to match employers with jobless
Geelong’s council has welcomed plans for a Jobs Expo in the city as lingering affects of the global financial crisis continue taking their toll...
Homes wait pain for more families
Kim WatersAn “astounding” jump in public housing waiting lists shows the Brumby Government is failing disadvantaged families in the Geelong region, according to the...
Fear signs pointing to repeat of ’60s beach horror
Kim WatersRemoval of a rip warning sign at a Queenscliff beach has sparked fears of history repeating with a spate of drownings.
Long-time residents believe...
Geelong ‘worst’ for dementia
Alex de VosA new report has revealed Geelong has the most dementia sufferers in the state.
Alzheimer’s Australia Victorian chief executive Lynette Moore said...
Laughter best medicine as Ted pays hospital visit
Kim WatersVentriloquist David Strassman spread his magic at Geelong Hospital this week, lighting up the day of sick children and tired parents in the...
Critics slam policy to ban coast wind farms
Kim WatersA sustainability group has slammed the state opposition for vowing to establish “no-go” zones for wind farms on the Surf Coast and Bellarine...
More staff claim underpayment
Andrew MathiesonA COURT case involving former Moorabool Street convenience store operators allegedly owing hundreds of hours in unpaid wages has been adjourned to include...
Cor, now that’s a well-earned award
A Barwon Health volunteer who dedicates more than 30 hours a week to Geelong’s McKellar Centre has been acknowledged with a statewide award.
Health Minister...
Family fury at state plan to close schools
Andrew MathiesonPlans to shut a Corio school this year are causing unexpected “angst” and “stress” among parents and students, according to Geelong councillor.
State Government...
Push for new school
Alex de VosConcerned parents have formed a community action group to push for a stand alone secondary school in Torquay.
Torquay’s Janice Jessen, who is...
Museum tours move into the 21st century
Kim WatersQueenscliffe Maritime Museum has swept aside dusty relics and old-fashioned displays and moved into a new age of interactive education.
The museum received...
Dogs’ no go zone
Kim WatersQueenscliffe council’s proposal to ban dogs on a Point Lonsdale beach has won community backing following ongoing reports of attacks on endangered wildlife....
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural...
