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Movie fans dreamin’ of Q&A with Caton

FANS will think they’re “dreamin’” when Australian actor Michael Caton hosts a post-movie question-and-answer session at Waurn Ponds next week. The star of feature film...

Program pushes fat, ‘unskilled’ Geelong kids into sport

OBESE children lacking the “basic skills” of sport are the targets of a new program rolling out in schools across the Geelong region. Dozens of...

Public’s trail to artists’ private lairs

SURF Coast artists are preparing to throw open their private studios to the public next month. The artists will welcome visitors to their homes, galleries...

Truck, car smash closes freeway near Lara

A CRASH has closed all lanes on Princes Fwy near Lara. Commuters are piling up as paramedics treat a man trapped in a truck that...

Aunty to close its local ABC Shop

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG'S ABC Shop will be closed as the national broadcaster phases out its bricks and mortar retail operation in favour of...

Jack takes Elvis tag

‘THANK-YOU very much, thank-you very much,’ might be Geelong’s Jack Gatto’s line after taking out a hat trick of Elvis contests this year. The first...

Geelong wins tourism funds

GEELONG has won a long battle to run its own tourism board. Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine will become Victoria’s 11th Regional Tourism Board...

Geelong’s coldest morning in six years

GEELONG has just shivered through its coldest July morning in six years. The city’s official weather station recorded a minimum of -1.4C at Breakwater, although...

Wanted over alleged car, credit card theft

DO you know this man? Geelong police want to talk with him about an alleged car and credit card theft. Between 10pm on 26 June...

Bandido fury at Geelong hospital treatment

By NOEL MURPHY STRANDED Bandido biker Daniel Roach has lashed out at Geelong hospital over its treatment of his family in his absence. Levelling claims of...

Mustang: The wheel deal for Geelong

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG manufacturing has a renewed connection with Ford after Carbon Revolution announced yesterday a deal to supply wheels for a new...

‘Odd’ Archibald’s forgotten Geelong tribute

By NOEL MURPHY AS Australia focuses today on the art world’s prestigious Archibald Prize, it’s a fair bet the stone memorial commemorating its Geelong-born namesake...

Ready, set and birdwatch

A free family nature quest will take people on a cycling adventure to spot different species of birds across Indented Head. The Bike...