Papers pile-up ‘overworks JPs’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG Justices of the Peace are shouldering a doubled workload because of a Department of Justice backlog on new appointments.
Coordinator of...
Sports grants puzzle
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
CONFUSION surrounds the purpose of $454,000 in council funding to develop sport at Armstrong Creek.
Council this week approved the funding...
The Stiffys bubble up
By CHERIE DONNELLAN
THEY wear sailor outfits and swig champagne.
Best friends Jason Leigh and Adam Stagg are also responsible for a number of odd You-Tube...
Anglers struggle to catch fish in difficult elements
By BRIAN LONG
FISHING was difficult over the past week, with only anglers who braved the elements reporting worthwhile captures.
Surf anglers struggled with a combination...
Plan to protect Belmont wetland
By NOEL MURPHY
BELMONT’S Jerringot wetlands are set for a $700,000 upgrade under new plans to safeguard their 100-plus bird species, native fish and endangered...
Giant crane’s heavy burden in city
By NOEL MURPHY
A GIANT metal crane soaring over Geelong’s Myers St has been a dogman’s dogsbody lugging massive weights skyward for six months in...
Country club’s hitting chords
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE spirit of Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson lives on in country music and a group of Geelong fans is doing...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Stangel reborn
By CHERIE DONNELLAN
MICHAEL Stangel was an Aussie battler of the music world until he stepped onto hit reality show The Voice’s audition stage.
The Geelong...
Inside 50 challege to Cats, says Scott
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
CATS training sessions for media photo opportunities are usually light-hearted sessions, perhaps involving a bit of touch footy or a fun...
Youth choir all grown up for 25th anniversary concert
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG Youth Choir is not so young any more.
Celebrating its 25th birthday next month, the choir is looking for as many...
Wireless users pay for federal spectrum sale
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THOUSANDS of Geelong small businesses, schools and community groups will be forced to replace wireless audio equipment after the Federal Government...
Couple’s love makes Monty mobile
By NOEL MURPHY
MEET Monty the peripatetic paraplegic pug and his pusher.
After surgery failed to fix his spinal problem, owners Sheridan and Nathan Billings, of...
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Tees for love and cancer awareness
Give LOVE shirts are helping improve Geelong’s cancer services and raise awareness leading up to Mother’s Day.
The Barwon Health Foundation and Ceres...
