Helmut’s life in a fairytale
Andrew MathiesonINSIDE 73-year-old Helmut Mayer’s body still lies a little boy’s heart and head full of fairytales.
Helmut’s father, Peter, and mum, Elisabeth, morphed the...
Geo-objectors ‘left unheard’
Alex de VosAngry residents have scheduled a series of protests and meetings against plans to build a geothermal power plant at Gherang, west of...
Silversmiths fashioning show of style at gallery
Alex de VosLocal silversmiths will showcase a range of “important fashion accessories” at Geelong Gallery this weekend as part of the 2010 L’Oreal Melbourne...
Miller steps down as chamber’s boss Search for new blood
Andrew MathiesonThe boss of Geelong Chamber of Commerce has resigned with a call for new blood to take up the challenge of reinvigorating the...
RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse
Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...
RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse
Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...
Refugee women on road to independence in new home
Jessica BentonTWO Geelong refugees are behind the wheel after mastering a new learner-driver program.
Aluet Deng and Nybol Mach, both from Sudan in northern Africa,...
Our MP ignites national debate on PM Darren loves Julia
Alex de VosA local MP has fired national debate on who should be Prime Minister with a public backing of Julia Gillard as “in...
Heads residents push boundaries in mechanic bid
Kim WatersBarwon Heads residents are urging authorities to break town boundaries in an attempt to keep their last mechanic.
The reversal of opinion on...
Students fear loss of voice on VC selection
Alex de VosStudents have demanded a say in choosing Deakin’s next top boss, fearing executives are trying to turn the university into a “corporate...
Big serve for tennis change
Andrew MathiesonA DEVELOPER’S new plans to build a tennis complex on the site of the former Geelong Golf Club is all about “maximising profit”,...
Thumbs up for taste test before restaurant on pier
Kim WatersDiners have enjoyed a taste test of seafood delights set to grace thousands of plates at an Australia-first restaurant on Queenscliff Pier during...
From the archives
16 years ago
15 January, 2010
Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...
