EPA to ‘work with shire’ on Bells
Erin PearsonVICTORIA'S Environmental Protection Authority will “work with” Surf Coast Shire on a toilet block blamed for sewage spills at Bells Beach, according to...
Local Legend: Arthur put us in the picture
Framed: Arthur Reeds inspects some of his company’s handiwork. Andrew MathiesonARTHUR Reed is living the dream.
After 50 years of photography, he can afford to...
Centre funds bid in ‘doubt’
Kim WatersA $50 MILLION redevelopment of Geelong Library and Heritage Centre remains in doubt as election candidates hold back funding commitments ahead of next...
Bottled history set to go on display
Bottler: David Smith with part of his collection ahead of this weekend’s show. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55128Andrew MathiesonFOR Geelong’s most-avid bottle collectors, history is...
Name ‘hijack’
Kim WatersA STATE Government competition to rename Barwon Heads Bridges has enraged residents, according to community leaders.
Barwon Heads Traders Association president Hamish Lonsdale...
China’s ‘hand on our history’
Researcher Richard de Fegely with an image of Chinese architectureKim WatersA QUEENSCLIFF resident has uncovered the hidden influence of early Chinese immigrants on his...
Rain costs show ‘near $100,000’
Andrew MathiesonTHIS year’s Royal Geelong Show lost almost $100,000 after three days of rain washed away crowds, according to organisers.
Show chief Sharolyn Taylor warned...
Radio buffs ham it up to win back internet generation
Over and out: Keith Stickland and Barry Wilson at the Belmont society headquarters. Picture Tommy Ritchie 55113Andrew MathiesonGEELONG radio operators are hamming up communication...
‘Hoax’ on bypass
Kim WatersA PROMISE to review a controversial bypass link route south of Geelong if the coalition wins next month’s state election is a “cruel...
ABC focus on life or death decisions
Hard decisions: Dr Charlie Corke outside Geelong Hospital. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55188Andrew MathiesonAN ABC documentary filmed in Geelong Hospital will show how “overuse” of...
Avalon passenger ‘nosedive’ in year
Andrew MathiesonAVALON Airport plans to increase flights from seven to possibly 30 in “the next few years” under a plan to stem falling passengers...
18,000 punters flock to our ‘best ever cup’
Well done: French jockey Alain de Royer Dupre pats Amercain after they won the Geelong Cup on Wednesday. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55241Andrew MathiesonTHIS year's...
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...
