Water costs rising as one in 10 ‘go hungry’
Andrew MathiesonRISING living costs have left one-in-10 Geelong families unable to put food on the table, according to Victorian Council of Social Services.
And more...
Crims target square
Andrew MathiesonNORLANE traders are fighting back to save their shopping strip.
They hoped a meeting at Labuan Square this week would resolve problems from increasing...
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...
Firm faces finger fine
By 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...
Wane’s Wheels: Couple’s devotion to the Rover
Greg WaneDrysdale’s Paul and Kathleen Kenny are devoted Rover fans. In fact, they’re so keen on the marque that they own one each: a...
School forum boycott
Alex de VosEDUCATION officials have used allegations of a political set-up to boycott a public forum on secondary schooling at Torquay, according to organisers.
Department...
Anger at plans to ban dogs on beach ‘widespread’, say owners
Kim WatersRESIDENTS have gathered 300 signatures on a petition against banning dogs from a Point Lonsdale beach.
They have circulated the petition along with posters...
Line in sand on dump
Kim WatersA STATE Government plan to dump thousands of tonnes of quarried sand on Clifton Springs’ beach has alarmed residents, according to a community...
Three days of solstice theatre
Alex de VosTHIS year’s Winter Solstice Festival might lack the traditional pagan rituals from days of yore but will make up for it with...
Local Legends: Blind ambitions
Andrew MathiesonBLINDNESS has robbed Jessica Gallagher’s failing eyesight but there’s certainly nothing wrong with her vision.
After capturing a bronze at the winter Paralympics skiing...
You beauty! Trio in national awards
TWO students and a teacher from Geelong’s The Gordon have won national awards for hair and beauty.
The trio received their prizes last week at...
Rally for green space
A group of concerned residents will present a petition at the September council meeting in an attempt to save a community space in Belmont.
Geelong...
