Cor, now that’s a well-earned award
A Barwon Health volunteer who dedicates more than 30 hours a week to Geelong’s McKellar Centre has been acknowledged with a statewide award.
Health Minister...
Family fury at state plan to close schools
Andrew MathiesonPlans to shut a Corio school this year are causing unexpected “angst” and “stress” among parents and students, according to Geelong councillor.
State Government...
Push for new school
Alex de VosConcerned parents have formed a community action group to push for a stand alone secondary school in Torquay.
Torquay’s Janice Jessen, who is...
Museum tours move into the 21st century
Kim WatersQueenscliffe Maritime Museum has swept aside dusty relics and old-fashioned displays and moved into a new age of interactive education.
The museum received...
Dogs’ no go zone
Kim WatersQueenscliffe council’s proposal to ban dogs on a Point Lonsdale beach has won community backing following ongoing reports of attacks on endangered wildlife....
Money woes batter couples
Kim WatersLingering affects of the global financial crisis are still being felt in Geelong with a surge in divorce rates due to financial stress,...
Debs preparing for special night
Disabled Geelong residents are set to shine in their very own debutante ball at Capri Receptions next Friday night.
Hosted by disability services provider Karingal...
Debs preparing for special night
Disabled Geelong residents are set to shine in their very own debutante ball at Capri Receptions next Friday night.
Hosted by disability services provider Karingal...
Salvos put out a call for help this month
The Salvation Army desperately needs funds to support the thousands of Geelong residents hit by the global financial crisis.
Geelong residents...
Do Bowelscan test
Ten years ago Max Davies and Pat Naughtin considered buying and using a Bowelscan test kit. Max did the test and Pat did not....
Working up a racket
Andrew MathiesonIT looks a throwback to yesteryear, but just like the 33-year-old’s funky, retro sideburns, Cameron White looks a part of the furniture.
In an...
Tip fees up
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG ratepayers will fork out an extra $1.5 million into State Government coffers from the new environmental landfill levy, according to a Geelong-based...
Around the grounds
We go around the grounds from matches played in Geelong Cricket Association senior women's on Sunday 16 November.
WOMEN’S SENIOR CRICKET
Sunday 16 November
A Grade
Barwon...
