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Working on water

Andrew MathiesonGETTING away from the drudgery of milking cows, Ron Salmon’s life since 40 has almost been a rollercoaster – well, not quite, just...

Lights and spirit back on after vandalism

Andrew MathiesonA CANCER survivor whose fought back tears after Christmas lights lit to raise money for charity last year was vandalised has been overwhelmed...

80 stallholders will set more nights in store for market

Andrew MathiesonAN INCREASE in stallholders at the Geelong night markets, starting tonight, is expected to be a forerunner to expanding the number of markets...

A year of highs and lows

Alex de VosA local weather expert has described 2009 as a year of highs and lows. Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail said the year...

5000 get work on New Year’s Eve visitors pour cash into region’s coffers

Andrew MathiesonNEW Year’s functions are proving to be a cash windfall to the Geelong region, new figures reveal. But a lack of accommodation to house...

Fly the flag on Australia Day

GEELONG residents will be able to show their national pride by attending Australia Day celebrations at Rippleside. The Rippleside Park will be awash with Australian...

Slow start for bus service

Jessica BentonA TRIAL bus service between the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast has got off to a slow start with limited numbers getting on...

$4.3 million expected from parking fines City to bank on fines

Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S council is anticipating raising $4.37 million from parking fines – or $11,972 a day – from offending motorists this financial year. Fines in...

Book reveals hidden world under the bay

Alex de VosArmed with a cheap underwater camera and years of snorkelling experience, three university friends have put their passion to print, revealing the...

Rising seas legal threat council ‘at risk’

Jessica BentonGovernment experts must “get off their backsides” to protect councils from legal action over forecast sea rises from climate change, according to Borough...

Men of faith slam hotel pokies blasted

Jessica BentonTorquay religious leaders have slammed plans for gaming machines at Jan Juc’s The Beach Hotel. But hotel management has defended the pokies bid as...

The first Noel of our carols

Andrew MathiesonWHEN Noel Hooper was just a boy, passing Christmas carollers could be heard from inside the family home. He would sometimes join neighbours and...

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...