Design bungle robs CFA teams of water
Andrew MathiesonNew trucks will send crews from three Geelong CFA stations into battle underarmed this summer.
Additional equipment has put the trucks over their...
Farmers demand action on roadside reserve threats
Alex de VosFarmers have demanded authorities clear roadside reserves of vegetation and “excess fuel” to prevent deadly bushfires this summer, according to the state’s...
Anger at dive limit
Jessica BentonRECREATIONAL divers will have limited access to a new $10 million dive site off the Bellarine Peninsula, according to industry sources.
State Government’s Parks...
It’s show time as the country comes to the city
Jessica BentonROLL up, roll up, to the 154th Royal Geelong Show this weekend.
Organisers says this year’s Royal Geelong Show will have something for everyone,...
Wheel hopes sunk
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG ferris wheel operator intends to dump his plans to shift back to Geelong’s waterfront this summer.
Bradley Verfurth said he had given...
Port in bid for oldies
Jessica BentonA SELF-HELP community initiative plans to keep ageing residents in Portarlington.
Staying Put in Portarlington is the brainchild of the town’s community association.
President Monica...
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...
Small profit for BCH
Bellarine Community Health (BCH) returned a modest surplus for the financial year it announced at its annual general meeting.
Excluding depreciation, capital income and gains...
