Double Take: Bikes, heads, grffll nr ppe wbrf …
SHADES of the 2010 UCI world titles angst over a Geelong race marketed as a Melbourne event emerged this week as wheels were being...
Tiwi magic mesmerises footy star Josh Finch
By NOEL MURPHY
FOLKLORE has long had it that Tiwi Islanders possess a remarkable innate talent for Aussie rules football.
But Highton’s Josh Finch, who has...
FRUGAL FRIDAY: Time to draw the linen
WHEN that certain time arrives to buy gorgeous new sets of linen or pillows, you can nose in and around a variety of places...
News briefs
Security boost
Increased monitoring of surveillance cameras will build on a beefed up police presence to enhance security in central Geelong after a spate of...
Motocross home hunt as Avalon ruled out
PROTECTED plants and animals rule out Avalon for a new regional motocross track, according to a council report.
Councillors voted this week to spend $50,000...
Eleni’s in another Galaxy
By JENA MARINO
LEOPOLD’S Eleni Anastasopoulos is vying for Australia’s Miss Teen Galaxy 2015.
The 17-year-old will compete in the quest’s state finals next month, with...
Moonlit Cinema to star at Norlane reserve
NORLANE'S newly upgraded Evans Reserve will host a night under the stars for local families.
Corio Bay Cricket and Sports Club will host an outdoor...
Kick victim in fear for sight
By NOEL MURPHY
MALL BASHING victim Richard Vecoli fears he has sustained permanent damage to his sight following medical checks.
The Independent reported last week how...
Bands mentor works for club
By JENA MARINO
A NEW live-music venue in Geelong will provide a mentoring program to develop local musicians, according to one of its owners.
John O’Brien...
Geelong legends larger than life
By NOEL MURPHY
THE CALIBRE of Geelong’s superstars never fails to surprise.
Well-known football, cricket and other sporting stars aside, the city has a veritable pantheon...
Sniff for Cats as Tigers preparing to go North
JIM TIMBERLAKE
GEELONG Cricket Club will begin day two of its match against Ringwood tomorrow with a small sniff of victory in the air after...
Kings of The Rip – and elsewhere
CHRIS PITMAN
KINGFISH fever has set in, with anglers travelLing far and wide to find the prized sportfish.
The Rip is threatening to take the...
From the archives
16 years ago
27 November, 2009
A Geelong councillor has been convicted, ordered to pay $18,000 and kicked off council for failing to declare a conflict...
