Xavier Huxtable dominates Gromsearch rivals on his home surf
JAN JUC junior Xavier Huxtable underlined his potential by almost taking a clean sweep of the Rip Curl Gromsearch surfing series this week.
Competing in...
Queenscliff artist Hurley exhibits a love of expression in many mediums
RECENT works by talented local artist Shirley Hurley will be on show at The House Gallery, Queenscliff Neighbourhood House.
The Queenscliff-based artist will also give...
Fyansford cement works estate gets nod
By NOEL MURPHY
A $300 MILLION housing estate at Fyansford has moved a step nearer with City Hall giving the nod to planning paperwork needed...
CFA response times cover-up claim
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG lives and property were being endangered by a deceptive political cover-up by the CFA of its response times at Lara and...
City Hall promises to cut red tape
By NOEL MURPHY
RED TAPE is being overhauled in a bid to drive new investment in Geelong, says City Hall.
The City handles some 1600 applications...
Surf Coast fire fear on Anglesea Alcoa mine
By NOEL MURPHY
ALCOA’S Anglesea coal mine should not host a repeat of Morwell’s Hazelwood fire fiasco, says Surf Coast Shire.
The shire’s council will ask...
Brazen thieves fire shop fears
By PAUL MILLAR
A DARK-SKINNED thief, armed with a lump of wood, fled empty-handed after holding up a liquor store in Newcomb.
Detective Senior-Constable Daryl Crosthwaite...
Double Take: Pink, graveyard, acid river, edumacation
DON’T let anyone tell you Geelong’s not a smart city. And edumacated as well.
According to Australia’s biggest bookstore, Bookworld, Geelong is the third most...
Youth jobs hit as funding is cut, claims Labor
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A PROGRAM aimed at reducing Geelong’s soaring youth unemployment rate faces being cut at the end of the year.
The Youth Connections...
Warmer days bring out the snakes
By PAUL MILLAR
LIKE the annual opening of the dusty barbecue at the first sign of warmth, snakes have aroused from their winter slumber.
Local snake-catcher...
South Barwon rescuers take on the world’s best
SIX volunteer emergency service workers from the South Barwon unit will fly the flag for Australia at the World Rescue Challenge in England in...
Road trip tests riders for kids
FIFTEEN determined cyclists are pedalling the gruelling 825 kilometres from Adelaide to Geelong in the fifth annual Tour 4 Kids Plus bike ride, in...
Rally for green space
A group of concerned residents will present a petition at the September council meeting in an attempt to save a community space in Belmont.
Geelong...
