‘Early finish’ to fire season
Erin PearsonFIRE restrictions could ease across the region as early as next week after the safest bushfire season in 20 years, according to a...
Flood safeguard ‘could be drain’ on Corio homes
Andrew MathiesonHOUSEHOLDS in some of Geelong’s poorest suburbs might have to help council pay millions of dollars to safeguard Corio against flooding, a councillor...
EPA ‘blitz’ leaves firms facing fines
Kim WatersTWO Geelong companies face $6000 fines after a surprise Enviroment Protection Authority blitz this month, according to an EPA spokesperson.
The spokesperson said the...
Dutch home focus of debate over heritage
Double Dutch: James and Barbara Hancock outside the house set for a National Trust inspection. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 60411Andrew MathiesonRESIDENTS are fighting to save...
Golfers to help stranded patients make a splash again
In the swing: McKellar Centre’s Kerry O’Sullivan and the Independent’s Tony Galpin promote the charity golf day. WORKPLACE laws are leaving geriatric and spinal...
Biggest music festival ‘to rock Geelong city’
Erin PearsonCENTRAL Geelong will host it’s biggest music festival when award-winning Australian bands play in the city during April, according to organisers.
They announced on...
Army announces island roo ‘study’
Kim WatersA SOLUTION to kangaroos damaging Queenscliff Golf Club’s greens could be available by the end of the year, according to the Defence Department.
A...
Army announces island roo ‘study’
Kim WatersA SOLUTON to kangaroos damaging Queenscliff Golf Club’s greens could be available by the end of the year, according to the Defence Department.
A...
Geelong aiming to build on sport festival to rival Noosa event
Good sports: Acting Mayor Cameron Granger, councillor Bruce Harwood and triathletes Peter Kerr and Jamie Hugget gear up for the multi-sport festival. Picture: Tommy...
Have fork, will travel
Kim WatersAN UNLICENSED Norlane woman who started a car with a fork before driving around Corio blamed neighbours for stealing the vehicle, Geelong Magistrates...
Wane’s Wheels: Phil develops a fuel miser
It’s all about fuel efficiency for motor enthusiast and ex-racer.Greg WanePhil Baulch has had a love affair with high performance cars since he was...
New festival to ‘shock’ with arts
AN INAUGURAL Alleyway Arts Festival will bring music and exhibitions to central Geelong next week.
Organisers said the council-funded festival aimed to “expose the city’s...
Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a...
