35% surge in vehicle crime sparks new campaign Thieves go high-tech
Thieves are targeting high-tech gadgets in an “alarming rise” in thefts from cars around Geelong, according to police.
Favourite targets include GPS units, MP3 players,...
Square threat to kinder
Jessica BentonA TOWN square plan at Portarlington could jeopardise future development opportunities for the town’s kindergarten, according to the centre’s users.
Kindergarten committee member Tess...
Unsafe sites blitzed
Alex de VosThe “enormous” number of Surf Coast employees working at heights without fall protection, constructing unsafe scaffolding and operating unguarded machinery has alarmed...
Ford’s big day set for February
Alex de VosMillions of dollars worth of cars will on display next month at Geelong’s 19th annual All Ford Day.
Event chairman Graeme Munro expected...
Marching to new drum
Andrew MathiesonSTILL leading the march from the front, Margaret Dudley is the last of the remaining old guard of marching girls.
The rest of the...
Thousands go off to market
A NEW record crowd saw thousands more flock to Geelong’s night market, according to organisers’ estimates.
Attendance figures place some 4000 to 5000 patrons at...
Century-old engine
The Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies mighty steam driven traction engine attracted a lot of interest at the Geelong Vintage Rally last weekend. The engine...
Vintage machines on show at annual rally
Jessica BentonTHE MECHANICS of yesteryear were brought back to life last weekend at the annual Geelong Vintage Rally.
Held over two days at the Geelong...
Natives feature at open garden
A BRILLANT mix of Australian natives and hardy blooms will be the focus at an Anglesea open garden later this month.
Complementing a modern home...
Divide and conquer
Andrew MathiesonDEMAND for more blocks of land has seen the Geelong region lead Victoria for the most subdivided properties.
Geelong’s council planning portfolio-holder Andrew...
Cool message for pet owners in hot weather
Jessica BentonA LOCAL vet is pleading with pet owners to keep an eye on their furry friends during the summer heat.
Geelong Animal Welfare Society’s...
Police to review Neighbourhood Watch ’Hood watch being watched
Andrew MathiesonA PROMISED police review of Neighbourhood Watch next year has put the crime prevention program on notice.
Police have scaled back their control over...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
