Women lead new ‘wave’ in asbestos
Andrew MathiesonAT LEAST 15 Geelong residents have come forward fearful they have been exposed to deadly asbestos, according to a prominent law firm.
Lawyer Tracy...
State ‘expert’ to advise on climate change
STATE Government has employed a “Climate Communities facilitator” to provide the region with “ex-pert advice”, South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield has announced.
He said Amy...
Funding fears over code confusion
Erin PearsonSPORTS clubs across the region are in the dark on a new State Government code of conduct, according to the chief of Football...
Apology ‘just Catholic start’
Erin PearsonTHE CATHOLIC Church must do more than simply apologise to victims of clergy sex assault, according to Geelong’s Father Kevin Dillon.
The St Mary’s...
Dog threat registered
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG'S council has registered 44 “dangerous” dogs so far this year as State Government prepares new laws giving by-laws officers more power to...
Arts of glass send anti-dope message
Erin PearsonAN EXHIBITION of glass art at Geelong Hospital has helped spread a message that cannabis is unwelcome in Aboriginal communities, according to organisers.
The...
Circuses make way for new track
John Van KlaverenTHE start of work on a cycling track has ended a 40-year tradition of circuses at Belmont Common, according to Silvers Circus.
But...
Ultimate trip to Germany for local frisbee fanatics
John Van KlaverenNINE Geelong frisbee players are off to Heilbronn, Germany, as part of a 40-strong Australian squad competing in the world championships.
Geelong has...
Minister hears city’s aviation academy bid
Erin PearsonTULLAMARINE and Essendon have emerged as tough competition threatening Avalon Airport’s bid for an $80 million aviation academy, according to Geelong figures...
Objections to Belmont rooftop bar go up in smoke
Andrew MathiesonDRINKERS will soon be able to return to the old days of having a smoke at the pub after the state’s planning tribunal...
Course battle backed
John Van KlaverenTWO key business associations have backed councillors’ fight against plans to redevelop a former golf course in North Geelong.
Geelong Traders Association and...
Three awards just all in the family for the Blackleys of Leopold
Andrew MathiesonA THIRD member of a Leopold family to be honoured with an international service award has paid tribute to her sick mum and...
Holmes stars as Venom beat Flyers
Mackenzie Holmes edged Cayla George in a battle between two of the WNBL's biggest stars to help deliver the Geelong Venom a second consecutive...
