Galea’s lying still
THE critically acclaimed production Lying Cheating Bastard combines James Galea’s three passions – magic, acting and music.
“It’s also an interesting story,” the award-winning performer...
Joe blows back into Geelong
AT THE age of 62 most rock and roll artists would be thinking about hanging up their guitars for good.
But veteran Australian musician Joe...
The Lion king
Andrew MathiesonIT COULD be a scene played out behind the Vatican walls rather than in another dusty Australian hall.
Wise old heads gather around, interview...
Survey: refugees working out well
A GROUP of Burmese refugees are showing Geelong employees the meaning of a good work ethic, according to a multicultural services provider.
Diversitat said...
City to screen hoons, bogans
Alex de VosGEELONG'S reputation for “car culture” has attracted the premiere of a movie about hoons and bogans, according to its creator.
Writer, producer and...
Ex-coast musician wins APRA award
FORMER Surf Coast musician Ash Grunwald has won one of the Australian music industry’s highest awards.
Grunwald won APRA Music Awards’ Blues and Roots Work...
Posties go vivid after hot-spot trial
A TRIAL of new safety gear on Geelong posties is set to add a dash of vivid colour to mail runs around the state,...
Home of our own
Andrew MathiesonFOR loving siblings Chris and Nicole Jones, life’s fun again, just like when they little kids.
“My bedroom is right across from his,” said...
Residents fighting $77m bypass link
Andrew MathiesonHUNDREDS of Grovedale residents are protesting plans to extend Geelong’s bypass to Surf Coast Highway.
Residents' spokesperson Margarita Kumnick said residents of Bickford,...
Shops seeking to have a blast
John Van KlaverenGEELONG retailers are scrambling for supplies of a cheap, plastic, novelty horn that has blasted its way to infamy at South Africa’s...
Models to display ability for fashion in local fundraiser
A CONFIDENCE-building program for young women with disabilities will culminate in a fashion parade with a difference.
Featuring clients and staff of Encompass Community Services,...
Firm faces finger fine
Kim WatersA WORKER who lost three fingers could cost a Geelong company almost $500,000 in fines, a Geelong court has heard.
Express Promotions pleaded guilty...
BHPS invites community to celebrate 150 years
Barwon Heads Primary School (BHPS) will commemorate its 150th year with a special celebration this weekend.
The school will mark the significant milestone with its...
