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Coeliacs at risk of contamination, says Geelong expert

By NOEL MURPHY CROSS-contamination during the preparation of gluten-free foods could be savaging the health of more than 2000 coeliac sufferers across Geelong, according to...

Lyons defends planning pace

By NOEL MURPHY BUILDING permit delays are usually due to application errors, mayor Darryn Lyons has said following industry claims Geelong has millions of dollars...

1300 jobs, $92m value stripped from Great Ocean Road tourism

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN THE VALUE of tourism fell $92 million in the Great Ocean Road region during 2012/2013, according to new figures. The region's tourism...

Show blasting into public days

AIRBORNE daredevils, screaming jets and massive fire bombs will kick off the public days of Avalon’s international airshow today. Organisers expect more than 250,000 patrons...

Free workshops connect businesses with efficiency gains

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN INSULPAK's Robert Hegyesi credits his North Shore company’s sustainability drive as the difference between business booming and being another manufacturing also-ran. “We...

Land prices fall ‘but still too high’

LAND in the Barwon region has become slightly more affordable, according to new data. RP Data figures showed the region's median land price had fallen...

Flood of support on Marissa’s ‘list’

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN THE COMMUNITY response for Lara’s Marissa Rhodes has overwhelmed organisers of her fundraising activities. The 20-year-old has been given months...

Focus on collaborative learning

Students work collaboratively as equals and develop interactive, life-long learning skill while engaging intellectually and spiritually at Saint Ignatius College. They are challenged to become...

Clonard grows

CLONARD College has its roots buried deeply in the Brigidine traditions of strength and kindliness - a joyous celebration of learning and collegiality. The college...

Ninja kickstarts new movie industry drive

A WEEKEND’S shooting on the Geelong waterfront has producer/actor Rob Baard buzzing about his latest Ninja franchise offering and prospects for the region’s burgeoning...

Cunningham Pier limitations force on-water refuelling

WEIGHT and access limitations on Cunningham Pier have forced the use of a barge to refuel a navy ship berthed in Geelong. Viva Energy Australia...

GAWS cat-fight woman bashed in gang assault

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A WOMAN in an emotional battle with Geelong Animal Welfare Society over her missing cat is further traumatised after an unrelated...

Holmes stars as Venom beat Flyers

Mackenzie Holmes edged Cayla George in a battle between two of the WNBL's biggest stars to help deliver the Geelong Venom a second consecutive...