Ambassadors on the beat with some words of advice
Andrew MathiesonA YOUTH worker, an eco-tourism graduate and an Olympic volunteer will be the “eyes and ears” of council on central Geelong streets.
The eclectic...
Bitterness to spur on former Cat
BITTER and disappointed were words a former Geelong star has used to describe how he felt at being “moved on” from his former club.
Now...
Cats skipper retirement off grand final agenda
Andrew MathiesonRETIREMENT talk is off the agenda this week for Cats captain Tom Harley despite hinting otherwise all season.
The 31-year-old defender told a Skilled...
Saints supporters prepare pilgrimage behind enemy lines
Andrew MathiesonAMONG the sea of blue and white converging on footy’s place of worship, it will be a lonely journey up the highway for...
Fans pack open session
Andrew MathiesonANOTHER year, another grand final, but Geelong fans were still playing the big game like it was their first at their club’s only...
Developers delight
A lobby group for developers is “delighted” with a panel report setting up part of Spring Creek for residential development, according to the group’s...
Developers told: settle down, boys
“Delighted” developers should prepare themselves for potential disappointment over Spring Creek, according to a community group.
Speak Up For Spring Creek’s David Bell said his...
Surfers wary of new Bells plans
The future of the Rip Curl Pro and recreational surfing access to Bells Beach hinge on proposed redevelopment plans, according to the sport’s state...
Brave Alicia and family left financially devastated after cancer I’m just glad to be...
Jessica BentonAlicia Withington has overcome a “death sentence” but her cancer survival has left the Ocean Grove resident and her family financially devastated.
The 29-year-old...
Glory days of the good sport
Andrew MathiesonTHE FRONT door was more than just the entry to Jim Urquhart’s new place way back in 1952.
Now a witty 96-year-old who still...
Parents blame revenue, not safety, for fine mess at Lara
Andrew MathiesonLara parents are angry at fines for dropping their kids in front of school, blaming their illegal parking on a council reluctance to...
Satyam letter: you’ll get your money back
Jessica BentonSTATE Government is confident of getting back its investment in a failed IT project at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus, according to a...
Helping hand for Cottage
Darren Allbutt’s Sea & Wood exhibition at Cottage by the Sea late last year was so well received that the fifth-generation Queenscliff resident is...
