Strike-out for baseball plans
Andrew MathiesonDATES pencilled in for Geelong to host matches in a revamped national baseball competition have been rubbed off from this summer’s sporting calendar.
The...
‘Secret weapons’
Hear this: Karren Stoneham promotes the music festival.ORGANISERS have promised a “hive of activity” at this weekend’s first Anglesea Music Festival.
Festival director Karren...
$20m library funds ‘at risk’
Erin PearsonCOUNCIL will withdraw a $20 million promise for a new library and heritage centre if state and federal governments fail to commit their...
State ‘nod over trees’
Kim WatersSTATE Government has given its blessing for Powercor to cut down hundreds of protected roadside trees despite the objections of residents on the...
‘Horror’ over schools’ traffic
In the zone: Andy Richards dodges traffic in a Grovedale school speed zone. Picture: Tommy RitchieKim WatersTRAFFIC problems and dangerous parking outside Geelong schools...
Movie maker gets kicks with ninja training
Hi-ya: Rob Baard is now a real-life ninja after taining with a master.Andrew MathiesonACTING has never been so real on the big screen for...
MP seeks seat on gravy train
Kim WatersA GEELONG MP wants to deny councillors a medal for long service while he tries to board the parliamentary pension gravy train, according...
Josie guides girls toward 100-year reunion in city
Guiding light: Josie Podbury is looking forward to this year’s Girl Guides celebration in Geelong. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 54383Andrew MathiesonTALKING to Josie Podbury about...
Day of tragedy claims two lives from region
Erin PearsonTWO Geelong region families are in mourning after separate tragedies killed two men on Wednesday morning.
A 57-year-old Newcomb truck driver died in West...
Our ‘beautiful week’ ends in call for compo
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG traders are talking to lawyers over claims for compensation from lost trade during last week’s UCI Road World Cycling Championships, according to...
One awesome night
Erin PearsonLARA will host one of Australia’s largest music festivals next year, according to organisers.
One Great Night On Earth publicity manager Laura Rega expected...
Celtic Claymore set to be a blast
Erin PearsonCELTIC rock band Claymore will perform tracks from its fifth studio album at Geelong’s The Studio this Friday night.
The Scottish and Irish...
Exhibition open for calendar’s final year
The Surf Coast Community Arts Calendar Competition exhibition is now open, and 12 artworks have been chosen to feature in the calendar’s final print...
