CFA cadet has fire in the belly
Alex de VosJunior CFA volunteer Levi Wells can’t wait to showcase his firefighting skills to judges at the Australian National Fire Cadet Championships in...
Bells surprises
Alex de VosLike the biblical sands, Bells Beach has been the scene where David has triumphed over Goliath.
On more than one occasion, the top...
ABCs to stay open
Alex de VosHUNDREDS of families can breathe a sigh of relief after receivers for ABC Learning Centres announced the three Geelong child care centres...
War veterans will be honoured with Barwon Heads memorial
Jessica BentonBARWON HEADS war veterans will be honoured with a memorial at the town’s RSL.
The black marble war memorial will be added to an...
Mooring fee fear
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON mussel farmers fear they could suffer a similar fate to their Queenscliff neighbours who believe they are being priced out of a...
Fanning eyes off Bells
Alex de VosThe world’s number three ranked surfer Mick Fanning is following a conservative approach to tackling Australia’s most prestigious professional surfing competition.
“I’m...
Dust bowl becomes a shopping centre
Greg WaneA new page of Geelong’s history opened in 1909 when plans were announced to redevelop the untidy market square area, bordered by...
Region rents go through the roof
Jessica BentonRENTS have skyrocketed at St Leonards, according to a survey.
RP Data found median weekly advertised rents for houses had increased by $65 a...
Health insurance offer is a first
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG business is believed to be launching the world’s first online pre-paid health insurance.
Not-for-profit insurer GMHBA is set to target Generation Y...
Calls for Bellarine transport upgrade
Jessica BentonBELLARINE PENINSULA public transport users have demanded improvements to local services at a public meeting.
Building Bellarine Connections project facilitator Peter Hibbert said about...
Ocean Grove plan goes on view
Jessica BentonOCEAN GROVE’S north-eastern pocket is set for residential expansion after government approval for plans to be released for public exhibition.
Minister for Planning Justin...
It’s swell for big-waver
Andrew MathiesonSTARING death in the face while riding high on life has become rather blase for 42-year-old big-wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones.
At least three...
Janice a local hero
A Geelong woman has been recognised with a national award for more than three decades of providing meals to people in need.
Janice...
