Union attacks cement firm over cuts to jobs
Andrew MathiesonUNIONS have slammed a Geelong cement producer for leaving its workers facing uncertain futures despite promising they would escape sackings before Christmas.
Australian Workers...
Car enthusiasts create their electric dreams
Alex de VosWhile the world’s political leaders negotiate a plan to fight global warming at a conference in Copenhagen, a group of Geelong motoring...
New hospital plan Future looking healthy
Jessica BentonA new hospital complex worth up to $400 million is in the pipeline for Waurn Ponds.
Deakin University and Epworth HealthCare are in talks...
Ablett just start of player raid, warns Costa
Andrew MathiesonAFL PREMIER Geelong is bracing for raids on a host of midfield stars after new club Gold Coast had secret meetings with Brownlow...
First charter groups booked for Saturday dive site set to open
Jessica BentonThe first charter groups will dive on the Bellarine Pensinula’s new international diving attraction this weekend, according to the tour operator.
Dive Victoria manager...
Beach a power of comfort for Jasper in Port
Alex de VosNew Port Power recruit Jasper McMillan-Pittard might have moved hundreds of kilometres from his home town of Torquay but he can still...
Ratepayers revolt Anger at $2m stings
Alex de VosOutraged residents are forming community action groups to fight Surf Coast Shire’s plans to sting ratepayers for new footpaths and stormwater drains.
Jan...
KISS and make-up like Thiss
Alex de VosMelbourne’s KISS THISS is as close as audiences will get to the real thing, according to musician Mario Riccioni.
The guitarist, who plays...
Why he’s only humanitarian
Andrew MathiesonHEARING the word disaster sends Chris Piper into a sense of calm – but never a panic.
He analyses the problems, maps out a...
Expert warns of fire threat to festival patrons Falls death-trap fears
Andrew MathiesonA LACK of roads out of a popular Lorne music festival could create a death trap for thousands of revellers, a fire prevention...
Generous high students to host bushfire victims
Andrew MathiesonBIG-HEARTED Geelong students will lavish thousands of dollars worth of free gifts, accommodation and discounts on Black Saturday bushfire victims.
Geelong High School will...
MP orders disgraceful council: Hand over the cash for track
Andrew MathiesonAN OUTSPOKEN Geelong MP has launched a scathing attack on City Hall, calling councillors “disgraceful” for withholding funding for a private organisation’s dirt-bike...
Find your new best friend at GAWS
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has reminded potential cat buyers that kittens are not just for Christmas.
The not-for-profit organisation, which received nearly 60 kittens...
