Fine for threats
A PORTARLINGTON labourer threatened to kill a speed camera operator, a Geelong court has heard.
Mark Morton pleaded guilty to using threatening words in...
Library service starts home deliveries
GEELONG Regional Library now does home deliveries.
The organisation has started runs to housebound customers and their carers as part of a new service launched...
State ‘threat’ over heritage
John Van KlaverenA HISTORIC vicarage in Geelong West could make way for a supermarket after state Planning Minister Justin Madden refused to protect it...
Labor odds ‘shorten’ in Corangamite fight
MEMBER for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman is firming as favourite in one of Australia’s most marginal seats ahead of the federal election, according to bookies....
Road tragedy adds lingering ingredient to Masterchef
THE LINGERING impact of a Geelong road death will be driven home to Masterchef viewers on Sunday as part of a new Traffic Accident...
Search underway for elusive parrot
TEAMS will sweep the countryside around Lake Connewarre from this weekend in the search for one of Australia’s rarest birds.
Department of Sustainability and Environment...
Lone pine stands in way of Woolworths
John Van KlaverenGEELONG would be the first city in Australia to destroy a memorial lone pine if a proposed retail development goes ahead in...
Juc pub to ‘alter plan’
Erin PearsonJAN Juc’s Beach Hotel is drawing up new plans after a hearing before the state’s gambling regulator, according to an anti-pokies campaigner.
Don’t Poke...
Tigers eye VFL in upgrade bid
Erin PearsonTORQUAY Football Club is seeking council support for an $800,000 clubroom upgrade, according to president Ross Henderson.
He revealed the club had also been...
Street ‘fatal mistake’
Kim WatersCLOSURE of a Point Lonsdale street could be a fatal mistake in summer, fire authorities have warned.
Queenscliff fire brigade captain David...
Ocean Grove men homeless as council ‘rejects’ suggestions for shed
Kim WatersA STRUGGLING men’s program is battling council for a permanent home at Ocean Grove, according to members.
Men’s Shed Ocean Grove organiser Ernie...
BABBA still living in the ‘70s
Erin PearsonMANY cover bands take music lovers back to the catchy music and stellar costumes of the ’70s, leaving younger audiences to imagine what...
Summer Down Under for Tabby
A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening...
