Top cop fears free water could flow to drug use
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S top cop fears drug use would rise under a State Government plan to introduce free water into licensed premises.
State Government plans to...
Dislocated jaw agony drags on nine months
Andrew MathiesonA MOTHER of two has spent nine months eating through a straw while waiting for treatment at Geelong Hospital.
The hospital has twice postponed...
No rain on Pako parade bright outlook
A FORECAST of showers on Saturday has failed to dampen hopes of another record crowd at this weekend’s Pako Festa, according to organisers.
Event organiser...
Call to make deb dream come true for disabled
Volunteers a seeking a fleet of fairy godmothers and fathers to sprinkle their magical generosity over disabled Geelong residents preparing for their very own...
Outer suburbs: Water-saving heros
Alex de VosResidents of three Geelong outer-suburbs will finish stage four restrictions as champion water savers, according to a new report.
But the Barwon Water...
Green college sets state ‘first’ with animal attractions
Alex de VosIn a Victorian first, Torquay College students are getting up close and personal with reptiles, insects and birds as part of a...
Plan for second campus on north Torquay site College expansion bid
Alex de VosTorquay College has called on State Government to expand the school with a second campus, principal Pam Kinsman revealed.
Ms Kinsman said the...
Grove footpaths plan
Jessica BentonOcean Grove residents are set to foot half the bill for a series of road and footpath constructions, council has revealed.
City of Greater...
Region set for party in square
Jessica BentonTHE BEST of the Bellarine Peninsula will go on show in Melbourne’s city centre for a free celebration next weekend.
Produce, wine and information...
The smooth operator
Andrew MathiesonSPEAKING with the poise and diction that embodies a burgeoning media career, Geelong’s Peter Larkins perfectly fits the bill of his Doctor Smooth...
Campaigner Kiernan calls for beautiful clean-up
Jessica BentonAUSTRALIA’S leading anti-litter campaigner has called on residents to roll up their sleeves for the region next month.
Clean Up Australia Day founder Ian...
Geelong swoops on attack hot-spot status
Jessica BentonGEELONG is a hotspot for swooping magpies, according to new figures.
A Department of Sustainability and Environment collation of complaint calls to its customer...
Leaders gather for Geelong-India forum
Business, industry, education and government leaders from Australia and India will gather in Geelong next week for a three-day event.
The Geelong-India Collaborative Future Forum,...
