Authors booked in to go one-on-one at Torquay festival
Alex de VosOpportunities to go one-on-one with acclaimed writers will be a highlight at this year’s annual Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival.
Event organiser...
My park life
John Van KlavernAfter four decades, Lorraine Golightly still loves what she does.
Her Beacon Resort caravan park at Queenscliff turns 40 this year. Unfortunately, as...
Cup on city’s pre-Christmas wish list
An Australia bid to host World Cup soccer could deliver an early Christmas present to Geelong football fans, according to the sport’s international body.
FIFA...
Objectors dash permanent skywheel hopes but…‘I’ll give you an icon’
Andrew MathiesonA FERRIS wheel operator wants to turn his visiting 50-metre high skywheel into a Geelong icon.
But Bradley Verfurth, whose family ran a Geelong...
Star Search winners wow crowd at city’s Costa Hall
The region’s premier annual talent quest has unearthed potential stars of the future.
None shone brighter than Laura Baxter on the stage at Geelong’s waterfront...
Otways to boost water supply
Kim WatersAn Otways creek is set to supply a 700 million-litre boost to the region’s drinking water each year.
Barwon Water said it would reinstate...
Heavy beer, ‘junk food’ ordered off sports menus Cats legend slams bid to ‘regulate’...
Alex de VosBans on full-strength beer and junk food in local sport clubs are another example of authorities trying to control private lives, according...
Invest in tourism, says VECCI boss
Andrew MathiesonDeveloping “interperative” tourist centres along the Great Ocean Road are key to luring thousands of daily visitors to stay longer, according to the...
Centre bid set ‘on four sites’
Andrew MathiesonAN OVERSIZED car park with bay views is the preferred site for Geelong’s proposed convention centre.
Government and lobby organisations are flagging Deakin University’s...
Warm, wet outlook as winter descends on city
Alex de VosA distinct chill may be in the air with the change of seasons but there’s no need to stock up on extra...
Coast retreat option
Kim WatersA survey is asking the region’s coastal residents whether they would give up their homes in a “planned retreat” from rising seas.
The CSIRO...
Opponents attack Port super plans
Kim WatersA new supermarket at Portarlington would cause traffic and parking problems, according to potential competitors.
They have slammed the proposal for inadequate car parking...
Hamlyn Park guaranteed a grand final spot
Hamlyn Park H.E.A.T had already guaranteed a place in next week’s Thursday Triples Section 2 grand final with an unassailable lead on Moolap Zing...
