‘Slow start’ as racing event steps up a gear
Cycle city: American Andrew Talansky turns into Moorabool Street during UCI racing this week. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 54130 John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S 2010 UCI Road...
Avalon plan ‘surprises’ car clubs
John Van KlaverenGRASSROOTS motor sport enthusiast clubs fear big business will squeeze them out of Avalon.
Geelong Motor Sports Com-plex committee member Matt Prins said...
Wife’s agony
Tragic: Tara and Nathan Alsop in happier times.THE wife of an East Geelong footballer killed during grand final celebrations last year has issued a...
It’s a Catastrophe
Kiss him goodbye: An emotional fan plants one on the bald head of Cats champion Gary Ablett after the 2009 premiership. Picture: Tommy Ritchie...
UCI: Boom and bust
Andrew MathiesonONE Geelong West mechanic is facing $30,000 losses because cars can’t reach his garage on Pakington Street.
Bicycles not cars will take precedence...
Cruise ships
Erin PearsonAN increase in the number of cruise ships scheduled to dock in Geelong will bring international visitors to our shores, according to City...
Bid loses power
Kim WatersGEELONG'S council has lost out in an attempt to secure Australia’s first electric car trial.
Minister for Roads Tim Pallas announced this week...
Jobs forum success
Working it: Jobseeker Heath Lancaster and recruitment officer Erin Llewellyn chat with James Pongrak from Timbertruss. Erin PearsonGEELONG jobseekers were given the opportunity to...
Kinder funding blame
Kim WatersA “DESPERATE” funding plea for a new Barwon Heads kinder has sparked a blame game over responsibility.
The kinder slashed half its 2011 three-year-old...
Teenage charity walk hits blistering pace
Hit the road: Blaise White and Zac Dodds on their way. Kim WatersWHILE most Geelong students enjoy a hard earned break these school holidays,...
Give me shelter
All aboard: Transport Minister Martin Pakula Andrew MathiesonTWO central Geelong bus stops that cost $1.1 million represent “value for money”, according to the Minister...
Footy history to repeat?
Hoping for a repeat: Former St Kilda ruckman Brian Mynott recalls the 1966 grand final thriller. Picture: Tommy Ritchie. 53813Andrew MathiesonWHEN Barry Breen was...
‘Drove him crazy’: man kills scooter rider over affair
A jealous man killed a former close friend after being driven "crazy" over his girlfriend's affair with him.
Following his release from prison for an...
