Teen duo conquers fundraising trek
Kim WatersTWO teenagers have conquered a 400-kilometre school holiday walk from Drysdale to raise almost $20,000 for cancer research.
A crowd of supporters, family...
Graffiti terror targets Asians
Disgusting: Shane Bleazby with the graffiti. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53973Erin PearsonRACIST graffiti has terrified the new owners of an Asian grocery store at Corio,...
Council medal push ridiculed
Kim WatersA GEELONG council push for a medal honouring long-serving councillors is “outrageous and self-serving”, according to a state MP.
Member for South Barwon Michael...
‘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...
Tragic tale of young Anzac
Ocean Grove singer-songwriter Vin Healy has released a new music video telling the story of a young Anzac just in time for Remembrance Day.
Mr...
