Thousands go off to market
A NEW record crowd saw thousands more flock to Geelong’s night market, according to organisers’ estimates.
Attendance figures place some 4000 to 5000 patrons at...
Century-old engine
The Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies mighty steam driven traction engine attracted a lot of interest at the Geelong Vintage Rally last weekend. The engine...
Vintage machines on show at annual rally
Jessica BentonTHE MECHANICS of yesteryear were brought back to life last weekend at the annual Geelong Vintage Rally.
Held over two days at the Geelong...
Natives feature at open garden
A BRILLANT mix of Australian natives and hardy blooms will be the focus at an Anglesea open garden later this month.
Complementing a modern home...
Divide and conquer
Andrew MathiesonDEMAND for more blocks of land has seen the Geelong region lead Victoria for the most subdivided properties.
Geelong’s council planning portfolio-holder Andrew...
Cool message for pet owners in hot weather
Jessica BentonA LOCAL vet is pleading with pet owners to keep an eye on their furry friends during the summer heat.
Geelong Animal Welfare Society’s...
Police to review Neighbourhood Watch ’Hood watch being watched
Andrew MathiesonA PROMISED police review of Neighbourhood Watch next year has put the crime prevention program on notice.
Police have scaled back their control over...
Police figures reveal 10.5 per cent less crime Crime drops
Alex de VosGreater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in crime, Geelong’s...
Council bites back
Jessica BentonAFTER years of mosquito hell on the Bellarine Peninsula residents and visitors have finally found relief this summer.
Barwon Coast Committee of Manage-ment’s Bob...
Portarlington Fire Brigade sounds alarm for day-time volunteers
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON Fire Brigade is in desperate need of daytime firefighters, according to brigade administration officer Sandra McNicol.
The Bellarine brigade member said the group...
Peaceful Yuletide
Alex de VosLocal residents have enjoyed a busy but peaceful festive holiday season on the Surf Coast, according to traders, ratepayers and police.
Torquay Sergeant...
Nippers show their new skills
Alex de VosMore than 1000 budding athletes from around Victoria will showcase their new lifesaving abilities at the annual Cosy Corner Junior Carnival at...
Bans handed out for junior footy altercation
AFL Barwon has handed down match suspensions, reprimands and bans after an investigation into a brawl at a junior footy match in July that...
