Peaceful Yuletide
Alex de VosLocal residents have enjoyed a busy but peaceful festive holiday season on the Surf Coast, according to traders, ratepayers and police.
Torquay Sergeant...
Nippers show their new skills
Alex de VosMore than 1000 budding athletes from around Victoria will showcase their new lifesaving abilities at the annual Cosy Corner Junior Carnival at...
Working on water
Andrew MathiesonGETTING away from the drudgery of milking cows, Ron Salmon’s life since 40 has almost been a rollercoaster – well, not quite, just...
Lights and spirit back on after vandalism
Andrew MathiesonA CANCER survivor whose fought back tears after Christmas lights lit to raise money for charity last year was vandalised has been overwhelmed...
80 stallholders will set more nights in store for market
Andrew MathiesonAN INCREASE in stallholders at the Geelong night markets, starting tonight, is expected to be a forerunner to expanding the number of markets...
A year of highs and lows
Alex de VosA local weather expert has described 2009 as a year of highs and lows.
Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail said the year...
5000 get work on New Year’s Eve visitors pour cash into region’s coffers
Andrew MathiesonNEW Year’s functions are proving to be a cash windfall to the Geelong region, new figures reveal.
But a lack of accommodation to house...
Fly the flag on Australia Day
GEELONG residents will be able to show their national pride by attending Australia Day celebrations at Rippleside.
The Rippleside Park will be awash with Australian...
Slow start for bus service
Jessica BentonA TRIAL bus service between the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast has got off to a slow start with limited numbers getting on...
$4.3 million expected from parking fines City to bank on fines
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S council is anticipating raising $4.37 million from parking fines – or $11,972 a day – from offending motorists this financial year.
Fines in...
Book reveals hidden world under the bay
Alex de VosArmed with a cheap underwater camera and years of snorkelling experience, three university friends have put their passion to print, revealing the...
Rising seas legal threat council ‘at risk’
Jessica BentonGovernment experts must “get off their backsides” to protect councils from legal action over forecast sea rises from climate change, according to Borough...
Breaking down education barriers
A new scholarship will help break down barriers to tertiary education for Geelong and regional students.
The Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarships will be offered...
