Buckets and bouquets
Buckets to the person who stole roses and other plants from my garden. They were gifts to me from my daughter over many years....
Beds ‘failure’ to keep cells crowded
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A "massive failure of policy and imagination" will deliver Geelong only 27 of 80 new temporary prison beds for regional Victoria,...
Science teacher backs legend: I saw a ‘big cat’
By NOEL MURPHY
A FRESH report of a big cat sighting by a Geelong science teacher has lent further weight to the Otways panther legend.
Jamie...
Star Search life-changer, says victor
Auditioning for the region’s premier talent quest could change the lives of young local musicians, according to one of last year’s winners.
Thomas McGuane said...
Uni denies role in laywers glut
By NOEL MURPHY
Deakin University has rejected reports linking its enrolment practices with a glut of laywers on Australia's labour market.
Finance media reports said the...
Avalon belatedly pitches for general aviation
By NOEL MURPHY
Avalon Airport is drastically cutting its landing fees and charges in a bid to lure general aviation following the exit of Qantas...
Spa centre plan bubbling in Geelong
A MINERAL springs development is a step closer to opening at Geelong’s Eastern Beach.
Mayor Darryn Lyons has announced funding for a feasibility study into...
Locals win places in Bells pro
TWO SURF Coast locals will take on the world’s best surfers at Bells Beach this Easter.
Cahill Bell-Warren, who lives at Bells Beach, and Jan...
Waterworld hub comments sought
A planned community and health and well-being hub on the Waterworld site in northern Geelong is open to comment and ideas.
The City is developing...
Chinese flights from Avalon ‘next year’
CHINESE passenger flights could begin operating from Avalon Airport next year, according to Premier Denis Napthine.
He said an agreement between airport owner Linfox and...
Man survives crash, dies in truck collision
A MAN is dead after crashing his car then walking in front of a truck near Little River.
Police said the 23-year-old from Oakleigh died...
Chinese airline deal boosts hopes of Avalon
AVALON Airport’s a step close to international flights after its owner signed an agreement with a Chinese airline operator.
Linfox has signed a memorandum of...
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural...
