Escos all go-go
DJs and disco tragics from a generation ago will reunite later this month to relive the glory days of a former Geelong nightclub.
Organisers said...
Men’s Sheds open up to wider community services
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
MEN’S sheds have become a new community force around Geelong, with 12 now operating and more in the pipeline.
The male gathering...
Workers ‘sacked’ over asbestos fears on $300m development site
By PAUL MILLAR
A GEELONG woman claims she was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about asbestos removal and contamination at a housing development site in...
Geelong super trawlers ‘threat to dolphins, seals’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have hit out at a plan to base a controversial 95-metre floating fishing factory in Geelong.
The Independent reported last week...
Jay in a lather to razor funds for others with illness
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AUTISM and epilepsy have failed to stop Jay Ennor from wanting to do something for others facing their own health fights.
The...
GAWS ‘refuses to return my dog’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A SECOND case of Geelong Animal Welfare Society "rehoming" a pet still subject to an ownership dispute has emerged.
The new case,...
Movie patrons the winners from Geelong ‘price war’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG moviegoers are the winners in a movie ticket price war between the two major chains operating in the city.
Reading Cinemas...
Residents urged to finger arsonists
By PUAL MILLAR
POLICE will monitor local firebugs over the long weekend as Crime Stoppers and firefighters join forces to raise an awareness of...
Geelong among first ports of call for liner
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A NEW ultra-luxury small cruise ship has included Geelong on its maiden Australian voyage.
The Seabourn Encore will dock in the city...
Power costs ‘rose’ after carbon credits lost
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE ROLE of the carbon tax on the closure of Alcoa’s Point Henry smelter has come under question after partner Alumina...
MP, City wrangle over mobile phone black spots
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has clashed with City of Greater Geelong over money to fix mobile phone black spots.
Ms Henderson said...
Top WorkSafe duo sacked ahead shift to Geelong
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
WORKSAFE is in chaos ahead of its promised move to Geelong after Premeir Daniel Andrews sacked its chair and chief executive...
A pillar of history
Mick Slocum is bringing history back to the region, following the restoration of Geelong’s last remaining Victorian-era pillar box, with plans for Portarlington. ...
