Struggling marine centre discovers funding option with auction night
Jessica BentonA COMMUNITY group will host a fundraising event to keep Queenscliff’s marine centre afloat.
Friends of the Marine Discovery Centre’s Anne Hillis said the...
Shire in plan to jack up its rates
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire rates will more than double forecast inflation next year, according to a council report.
The shire’s business plan revealed that...
Artist sticks with twirling after fiery romance
Alex de VosDuring a protest in the Otways in her late teens, Surf Coast performer Emmaline MacArtney was introduced to the art of fire...
Tameka gives life a sporting chance
Andrew MathiesonSIPPING down a long black, sitting in the sun overlooking Eastern Beach promenade, retired triathlon champ Tameka Day can surely smile again about...
First 24hr swim to combat disease
Alex de VosCompetitors will swim around the clock in Geelong this weekend in the name of charity.
Organisers have designed the inaugural Geelong 24-hour Mega...
Police probe Grove bar glassing
Jessica BentonPOLICE are investigating a violent attack on an Ocean Grove man last weekend.
A 34-year-old man sustained a deep cut from his temple to...
$15,800 junket completed jet-set mayor back to reality
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S train-driver mayor has returned from globe trotting to countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East at ratepayers’ expense.
Cr John Mitchell visited...
West in community house bid meeting to rally support for vital facility
Alex de VosGeelong West residents are close to establishing a neighbourhood house after five years of lobbying.
Community activist Rosemary Nugent, who is leading the...
Group jumps in to save frog
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG conservation group is saving an endangered species from extinction along the Barwon River.
Southern bell frog numbers have continued to diminish in...
Program targets youth battling dual problems
Jessica BentonA NEW health program in Geelong is assisting young people with “complex” drug and alcohol problems.
The St John of God Hospital and Barwon...
Company wins in Corio servo battle
Jessica BentonDEVELOPERS have won a long battle to build a controversial freeway service centre at Lovely Banks.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved the...
Volunteer role still adds up for 79-year-old Jan
Andrew MathiesonWHOEVER said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met 79-year-old Jan Burrell.
Old, yes. But dog? More like dog-tired.
Bosses had to...
200-run stand for Couta pair
An unbeaten double-century partnership got Queenscliff’s Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season back on track after a winless opening three rounds.
Captain Hayden Illingworth...
