Elderly patient ‘filthy’
Erin PearsonA MELBOURNE hospital has apologised to a Geelong family for “disgusting” treatment of its injured elderly father.
The hospital left Ron Kenyon, 79,...
Hearse display at motor show
Beetlemania: Dee Gray took home prizes from last year’s show for her original 1976 VW Beetle.ORGANISERS of the Rotary club’s Torquay Motor Show this...
Wrights’ stuff is child’s play
Timber tops: Barwon Valley Woodwright’s Neville Condi and Graeme Lorimer with examples of the items children will work on as part of the Toys...
Hair apparent for Beards gig
Hairy: The Beards play in Geelong next week.Erin PearsonWEARING facial hair is a bit like owning a pet dog, according to The Beards’ Nathaniel...
Brian takes Kwiz on the road
On a roll: Brian Nankervis, centre, and co-host Julia Zemiro are on the road to the Queenscliff Music Festival.Erin PearsonDURING suit-fitting in Prahran’s trendy...
Local Legend: 86 and still riding high
On his bike: Bell Post Hill’s Jack Griffin is a picture of health as he notches up epic journeys covering thousands of kilometres around...
Grief centre ‘to cover adults’
There is hope: Graham Morton outside Hope Bereavement Service’s headquarters. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55575Erin PearsonA GEELONG support service for families mourning deceased children will...
Takeover bid on road amid ‘state neglect’
Kim WatersRESIDENTS want State Government stripped of its power over “dangerous” St Leonard’s roads, according to a community representative.
St Leonards Progress Association’s Paul...
Thefts in ‘schoolies warning’
Erin PearsonTORQUAY Police have warned residents to be “vigilant” as schoolies head to the Surf Coast after dozens of thefts during last year’s end-of-school...
Solar system shining on patients in Barwon Health’s dialysis unit
Sun lovers: Barwon Health chief David Ashbridge, Fresenius Health Care managing director Margot Hurwitz and Professor John Agar launch the new solar dialysis centre....
Honour on his Watch
Eye on crime: Ron Bell with his Neighbourhood Watch award. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55531Erin PearsonWHEN Ron Bell moved into Bell Post Hill in the...
Union, ‘chips’ firm in stoush
Andrew MathiesonA UNION boss claims a Geelong woodchip exporter has punished a supervisor for leading workers in their push for higher pay.
The Corio...
Community views needed on neighbourhood house upgrade
Members of the public have the chance to help shape the City’s newest community centre.
The City of Greater Geelong has called on the Geelong...
