Cash short for dementia care
A STATE funding brush-off has left a new Geelong facility for dementia patients with a $400,000 shortfall, according to an Opposition MP.
Annie O’Malley House...
Pet cat survives being shot in eye with arrow
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A PET cat, shot in the eye with an arrow, has survived after apparently removing the shaft himself.
Basil’s owner, Bell Post...
TAC advice for safe Geelong Cup transport – booze buses out and about
BEING ‘races ready’ is a must for race-goers heading to the Geelong Cup tomorrow, according to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
The TAC has revamped...
Geelong’s newest councillor declared
Former police prosecutor Peter Murrihy is the new Greater Geelong City councillor following the Kildare ward by election at the weekend.
Mr Murrihy won the...
Geelong community choir on song with growth
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A GEELONG community choir hopes to change the world - one song at a time.
With One Voice Geelong has been together...
Over-60s not out during Seniors Festival
By PAUL MILLAR
ONCE they were pacemen, now some have pace makers, but that competitive edge remains, as does old-school camaraderie for the Geelong Over...
Road safety just child’s play at Ocean Grove
ROAD safety has literally become child’s play at Ocean Grove.
The town’s toy library and Boorai family centre have used a grant to buy educational...
Geelong show begins with attractions old and new
By PAUL MILLAR
A YEAR after the Eureka rebellion, Geelong began putting on its own show, capturing visitors with traditional pursuits alongside ever-changing attractions to...
Avalon Airport targets Kiwis for first international flights
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A NEW Zealand airline has emerged as the strongest contender yet to begin international flights to Avalon Airport, its chief has...
Pair flees with blonde and bourbon
TWO MEN stole almost $1100 worth of bourbon before fleeing a Geelong bottleshop with a blonde female driver, police have alleged.
Geelong Police issued images...
‘Miss’ Eleni’s biggest wish for national title
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
LEOPOLD’S Eleni Anastasopoulos has reached the national final of Miss Australia International 2016, with judging in Sydney on 7 November.
Ms Anastasopoulos...
Fracking permit faces petition, driller angry
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AN ONLINE petition has been launched to urge the State Government to refuse any time extension for an onshore gas exploration...
From the archives
16 years ago
15 January, 2010
Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...
