Sisters’ mystery disease baffles doctors, experts
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
An unknown genetic disease affecting the livers and kidneys of two Inverleigh sisters has baffled doctors worldwide.
Jenna and Jayda Conci have...
Forgotten workers’ transition struggle
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
They are Geelong’s forgotten workers who feel like they have fallen between the cracks.
While politicians trumpet multi-million dollar grants for Geelong...
Teens battle storm, rescue drowning boy
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A beach outing with friends after exams turned into a heartracing rescue mission for a group of 10 teenagers in Geelong this...
Ted to the rescue of Otway quolls
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A dog rescued from Geelong’s animal pound as become the pride of the Otways after making a crucial ecological find last...
Another head for body after axing
A new boss will run Bellarine Bayside Committee of Management from January after the area’s MP sacked its previous committee last February.
John Nankervis would...
VCAT appeal for graveyard tower
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A Geelong council decision to knock back a mobile phone tower in Western Cemetery is headed for the Victorian Civil and...
Keith goes loco carving out a hobby
Keith Hogan has carved out a new hobby since joining Barwon Valley Woodwrights earlier this year.
And with the help and support of other members,...
‘Smart jobs’ not for all, says ALP
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong needs an employment program targeted at retrenched workers, according to Labor’s candidate for the federal seat of Corangamite.
“It was valuable...
‘Wow-factor’ library centre opens
By ALANA MITCHELSON
Geelong’s new library and heritage centre opened last weekend, with local bibliophiles and the plain curious pouring in and out over the...
‘Big rise’ in car theft for Geelong
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Car theft in Geelong rose 19 per cent in the year to 30 September, according to latest figures.
The National Motor Vehicle...
HIPPY families graduate with new skills for life in city’s northern suburbs
Sixteen families have graduated from a two-year program teaching valuable life skills in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
HIPPY, or Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters,...
School reunion flavour as friends gather for Jac’s 70th
Jac Renzenbrink’s 70th birthday was practically a school reunion when he celebrated with friends at home in Wallington recently.
Guests even included a former...
Corio crash proves fatal, teen charged
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teen after a fatal crash in Corio early this morning.
Emergency services were called to reports of...
