Jocelyn makes history
Andrew MathiesonLISTENING to stories about Ned Kelly’s bushranger days, Jocelyn Grant couldn’t imagine being anywhere other than dark corners of museums to immortalise the...
Big firms win water plant jobs
Jessica BentonA CONSORTIUM of international companies has won a $90 million contract to build a new water treatment plant in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
John Holland,...
Backpackers earn board in suburban garden
Andrew MathiesonA DISABLED woman is the mastermind behind a water-efficient garden giving backpackers the chance of a bed for getting their hands dirty.
The North...
Battling Turnbull backs candidate
Embattled Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has backed his star recruit to reclaim the seat of Corangamite at the next federal election.
Mr Turnbull said he...
Towns surveyed on ferry support
Jessica BentonA company is quizzing Bellarine Peninsula commuters about whether they would support a ferry service to Melbourne.
Bellarine Ferry Group and Parks Victoria have...
Epic journey to fight malaria Flying Pastor centre stage
Alex de VosGliding across Australia’s red centre in the name of charity is a mission Torquay’s flying pastor has gladly accepted.
Next month Rob Lithgow...
City challenge on CfG membership
Andrew MathiesonA COMMUNITY activist is attempting to take legal action against City Hall over allegations of a conflict of interest in its membership of...
Truck crash blocks traffic at Geelong bypass
Jessica BentonA B-DOUBLE truck caused traffic havoc when it tipped over near the entrance to Geelong’s bypass at Highton on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed...
Brakes, barriers targets of petition
Jessica BentonMORE residents have joined the fight to sound-proof homes from Geelong’s bypass.
Residents from Fyansford to Waurn Ponds have signed a petition urging Roads...
10,000 left waiting for dental treatment
Alex de VosAlmost 10,000 patients piled onto a waiting list for dental help in the Barwon South-West region last year, according to new figures....
From Winch to Afghanistan, ex-Joeys boy flying high
A pilot from Winchelsea is helping Aussie soldiers battle the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Squadron Leader Travis Walters is flying an air force C-17 delivering equipment...
Council bows to riders
Jessica BentonFINDING a permanent home for the region’s dirt-bike riders is a step closer after Geelong councillors voted this week to throw ratepayers’ money...
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...
