Rising appeal leads to ‘makeover’ for festival
KIM WATERSBarwon Heads Festival of the Sea has undergone a makeover this year to cater for “ever-increasing” crowds, according to organisers.
A spokesperson said...
Beach dump attack
KIM WATERSState Government could shelve controversial plans to dump imported sand on Portarlington’s beach, according to a foreshore boss.
The expected turnaround follows a...
Bus interchange: Police patrol ‘boost’
ERIN PEARSONUniformed police will increase foot patrols of Geelong’s Moorabool Street bus interchanges to crack down on youths intimidating commuters, according to the city’s...
‘Icons’ plan for reserve
ERIN PEARSONTwo “iconic” art features are set to welcome visitors to Bells Beach, according to new Surf Coast Shire signs in the surfing reserve.
The...
My message in the bottle
On a wing and a prayer: Fiona O’Loughlin performs in Geelong on April Fool’s day.ERIN PEARSONA public battle with the bottle has failed to...
Plane dedication
JOHN VAN KLAVERENWhile Avalon Airshow grabbed the aeronautical spotlight last week, a smaller but equally dedicated band of fliers also took to the skies.
The...
Council closes ‘illegal dump’
KIM WATERSGeelong’s council has closed a Moolap road after people started using it as a makeshift dump for hard rubbish and other refuse.
Councillors voted...
Tourist target
ERIN PEARSONA new report has earmarked national park land along the Great Ocean Road for tourism developments.
Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission’s report said tourism...
Deakin, agent ‘reach agreement’
ERIN PEARSONTop Australian artists will continue performing on Geelong’s waterfront after a booking agent reached an agreement with Deakin University.
Acorn Productions’ Michael Ward...
First smart mover on move again
JOHN VAN KLAVERENSnap Printing proprietor Paul Smart always thought his move to Geelong 10 years ago was – literally – a smart move.
Mr Smart...
Timing, cost ‘critical’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENMismanaging the pricing and timing of a carbon tax would have dire consequences for Geelong, an industry climate change expert has warned.
The...
Asbestos ‘could force closure of icon Bells’
Deadly: Tim Gooden with, from clockwise above, a broken asbestos pipe on the beach at Bells, dumped asbestos debris under a bush in the...
Triton back in work gear
Back in the day, most utes lived up their ‘utility’ tag, being up for almost anything.
Since then, the tradies’ favoured transport has morphed...
