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Rates hardship for many

Andrew MathiesonHOMEOWNERS in the Geelong region are struggling to pay their household rates, an Independent investigation has revealed. The global economic crisis is having an...

Darlingsm Trinny and Susannah were here in killer stillettos

Jessica BentonGEELONG’S fashionistas and those in need of wardrobe inspiration congregated at Westfield Geelong to get a glimpse of British fashion icons Trinny and...

Motoring enthuiasts choose Geelong for national meet

Greg WaneCar fans will be busy over the Easter weekend, with three major national motor events planned for Geelong. The city will host the...

Police warn drive safely, or pay the cost

Alex de VosAuthorities are urging drivers headed to the coast this Easter to take care on the road and follow safety messages. Torquay Police acting...

US strengthens Geelong ties

Alex de VosA visit from the United States Consul-General in Melbourne, Michael Thurston, this week has helped “strengthen and maintain” Geelong’s relationship with the...

Water dripping away

Alex de VosBarwon Water is Australia’s best water-saving corporation, according to a National Water Commission report. But the region’s water authority is still losing 38...

Commuters express their anger at vandalism at station car park

Andrew MathiesonA YOUNG woman stands alone beside her van parked at North Geelong train station. Waiting in the dark, she shivers next to an...

Target wins battle over Grove store

Jessica BentonTARGET has won a court battle to resume works on a controversial Ocean Grove retail development. The retail giant said a Victorian Supreme Court...

Donations humble organisers of annual seafood fest

Jessica BentonLOCAL fisherman and businesses are digging deep to supply a smorgasboard of seafood and entertainment for next week’s Queenscliff Seafood Feast. Chairman Grant Talbot...

Heads push for bank

Jessica BentonBarwon Heads is set for a community bank as Leopold prepares to open the region’s latest branch. Barwon Heads steering committee chair Heather McCarthy...

The long and short blacks of my career

Andrew MathiesonSTANDING in a black waiter’s tee, arms conspicuously rippling out of the sleeves, a clean-cut Kurt Ivermee makes quite the first impression. “Would you...

Orphans mission: we need cash help

Jessica BentonA GEELONG community organisation is seeking financial help to rescue five orphans stuck in a war-torn African country. Diversitat settlement grants program worker Antoinette...

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...