Inquiry ‘backs Anglesea coal-fire work’
ALCOA has “effective” practical and sustainable” strategies to minimise the risk of a coal-seam fire at Anglesea, according to State Government.
The Government said a...
Pair face court over Whittington bomb scare
By PAUL MILLAR
A 44-YEAR-OLD man and a woman, 42, will face Geelong Magistrates Court today charged with drug and firearm offences following a raid...
80-plus jobs lost as Anglesea station closes
OVER 80 workers will lose their jobs when Alcoa officially closes its Anglesea coal mine and power station today.
Power station manager Warren Sharp paid tribute...
Crumb on down, says blood centre as flu outbreak monsters stock
A flu outbreak has drained Geelong’s blood supplies, prompting the city’s donor centre to enlist a surprise recruit in a new campaign for donations.
The...
Agent bails on clients
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A REAL estate agency connected with a Torquay woman facing up to 1200 fraud charges has closed, leaving clients in limbo.
St...
Norlane postal link to ice ‘import syndicate’
By PAUL MILLAR
TWO MEN were arrested as a taskforce swooped on a Norlane shopping strip as part of a crackdown on the importation of...
Food waste unit trial ‘could manufacture new jobs’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AN AUSTRALIAN-first composting trial could win Geelong new manufacturing business, according to Mayor Darryn Lyons.
The trial uses an oveseas-made composting unit...
Four on the flaw for local expose
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AT FIRST glance, posing in the photo above doesn’t appear to have taken any particular courage.
But four of the young Geelong...
Novel idea on for young and old at home
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A UNIQUE Geelong book project combining the wisdom of the old and the enthusiasm of the young has become a sell-out.
The...
Local love cheaters exposed
By PAUL MILLAR
THE HIGH rate of local love cheats, uncovered when an international website for adultery was hacked, has came as no surprise to...
MP stoush on public transport forums
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG’S Liberal and Labor MPs have accused each other of deceiving commuters over a series of public transport forums.
State Liberal Andrew...
Butcher’s meaty donations win Lara’s first community business award
Lara has recognised local traders for their community spirit at an inaugural business award night.
Twenty-two nominations forced judges into painstaking deliberations for the Lara...
Romanis exhibits at NGV
A First Nations woman born and raised on Wadawurrung Country will soon see her artwork on display at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)....
