Underagers ‘threat to Geelong venues’
By MICHELLE HERBISON
UNDERAGE kids entering Geelong’s nightclubs are “playing with the livelihood” of venues, according to a business owner.
The Basement licensee Antoinette Ramia said...
North ‘concern’ at shortage of police
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
NORLANE and Lara residents are concerned about limited police presence in their suburbs, according to the state opposition.
Shadow police minister Jacinta...
Ford cooking up new ingredients
By NOEL MURPHY
DANDELIONS, coconuts, corn, soybean oil and sweet potato might be the makings of a tasty kitchen creation but they might also be...
Surf’s up with climate change, says research
By MICHELLE HERBISON
CLIMATE change will create bigger waves on the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula, according to a CSIRO study.
CSIRO research scientist Dr Mark...
Fatality fears on parking
By NOEL MURPHY
PARKING charges at Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre threaten a fatal traffic accident on Ballarat Rd, Australian Nursing Federation has warned.
Federation organiser...
Bells’ chair quits
By CHERIE DONNELLAN
THE chairman of a council-endorsed Bells Beach advisory group has resigned, claiming Surf Coast Shire failed to take the committee seriously.
Bells Beach...
Councillor fined again for driving
By MICHELLE HERBISON
A SURF Coast councillor has faced court for a second time on a charge of driving with a suspended licence.
Cr David...
Rego worry on de-sexing rule
By NOEL MURPHY
MANY pet owners will refuse to register their animals if they face excessive de-sexing fees under a proposed council order, a leading...
Candidate slams Macdonald over NBN plan claims
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG councillor Rod Macdonald’s criticism of the coalition’s NBN plan as “massive short-sightedness” has angered Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson.
Cr Rod Macdonald...
Regional jobs boost
Victoria’s south-west region is a top location for career opportunities in retail, professional and construction services, according to State Government.
Deputy Premier and Minister for...
There is nothing like a dome
The topic of domes will be high on the agenda when State Librarian Sue Roberts visits Geelong City Library today.
Ms Roberts said she was...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Our opera royalty
By MICHELLE HERBISON
SOPRANO Donna King owes her opera career to renowned Geelong singing teacher Marcelle Cortous Grose-Menzel.
The 41-year-old from a “completely non-musical family” wanted...
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Power prevails after Duke’s seven
Newcomb consigned Ocean Grove to bottom rung on the BFL ladder, at least for the time being.
In an entertaining game at Grinter Reserve, the...
