Anger at dive limit
Jessica BentonRECREATIONAL divers will have limited access to a new $10 million dive site off the Bellarine Peninsula, according to industry sources.
State Government’s Parks...
It’s show time as the country comes to the city
Jessica BentonROLL up, roll up, to the 154th Royal Geelong Show this weekend.
Organisers says this year’s Royal Geelong Show will have something for everyone,...
Wheel hopes sunk
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG ferris wheel operator intends to dump his plans to shift back to Geelong’s waterfront this summer.
Bradley Verfurth said he had given...
Port in bid for oldies
Jessica BentonA SELF-HELP community initiative plans to keep ageing residents in Portarlington.
Staying Put in Portarlington is the brainchild of the town’s community association.
President Monica...
Struggling marine centre discovers funding option with auction night
Jessica BentonA COMMUNITY group will host a fundraising event to keep Queenscliff’s marine centre afloat.
Friends of the Marine Discovery Centre’s Anne Hillis said the...
Shire in plan to jack up its rates
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire rates will more than double forecast inflation next year, according to a council report.
The shire’s business plan revealed that...
Artist sticks with twirling after fiery romance
Alex de VosDuring a protest in the Otways in her late teens, Surf Coast performer Emmaline MacArtney was introduced to the art of fire...
Tameka gives life a sporting chance
Andrew MathiesonSIPPING down a long black, sitting in the sun overlooking Eastern Beach promenade, retired triathlon champ Tameka Day can surely smile again about...
First 24hr swim to combat disease
Alex de VosCompetitors will swim around the clock in Geelong this weekend in the name of charity.
Organisers have designed the inaugural Geelong 24-hour Mega...
Police probe Grove bar glassing
Jessica BentonPOLICE are investigating a violent attack on an Ocean Grove man last weekend.
A 34-year-old man sustained a deep cut from his temple to...
$15,800 junket completed jet-set mayor back to reality
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S train-driver mayor has returned from globe trotting to countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East at ratepayers’ expense.
Cr John Mitchell visited...
West in community house bid meeting to rally support for vital facility
Alex de VosGeelong West residents are close to establishing a neighbourhood house after five years of lobbying.
Community activist Rosemary Nugent, who is leading the...
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural...
