Indians to turn backs on city, warns Deakin

Jessica Benton“Safety concerns” are set to slash Indian student enrolments in Geelong, according to Deakin University. Geelong Chamber of Commerce warned that the decline could...

MP on shark ban: Go ahead…Mako my day

Andrew MathiesonThe Victorian Government will refuse to police a federal ban on fishing for mako sharks, according to South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield. He said...

35% surge in vehicle crime sparks new campaign Thieves go high-tech

Thieves are targeting high-tech gadgets in an “alarming rise” in thefts from cars around Geelong, according to police. Favourite targets include GPS units, MP3 players,...

Square threat to kinder

Jessica BentonA TOWN square plan at Portarlington could jeopardise future development opportunities for the town’s kindergarten, according to the centre’s users. Kindergarten committee member Tess...

Unsafe sites blitzed

Alex de VosThe “enormous” number of Surf Coast employees working at heights without fall protection, constructing unsafe scaffolding and operating unguarded machinery has alarmed...

Ford’s big day set for February

Alex de VosMillions of dollars worth of cars will on display next month at Geelong’s 19th annual All Ford Day. Event chairman Graeme Munro expected...

Marching to new drum

Andrew MathiesonSTILL leading the march from the front, Margaret Dudley is the last of the remaining old guard of marching girls. The rest of the...

Thousands go off to market

A NEW record crowd saw thousands more flock to Geelong’s night market, according to organisers’ estimates. Attendance figures place some 4000 to 5000 patrons at...

Century-old engine

The Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies mighty steam driven traction engine attracted a lot of interest at the Geelong Vintage Rally last weekend. The engine...

Vintage machines on show at annual rally

Jessica BentonTHE MECHANICS of yesteryear were brought back to life last weekend at the annual Geelong Vintage Rally. Held over two days at the Geelong...

Natives feature at open garden

A BRILLANT mix of Australian natives and hardy blooms will be the focus at an Anglesea open garden later this month. Complementing a modern home...

Divide and conquer

Andrew MathiesonDEMAND for more blocks of land has seen the Geelong region lead Victoria for the most subdivided properties. Geelong’s council planning portfolio-holder Andrew...

Supersaints aim to shape final four

St Albans/Breakwater captain Damien Biemans is hoping his side can upset a few of the teams vying for GCA4 finals in the final three...

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