Vietnam vets want sign moved
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A North Geelong billboard is disrespecting the memory of fallen diggers, according to war veterans.
They want the council billboard removed from...
In brief
Surgeons visit
Specialist surgeons will travel to Geelong for operations on children, saving families trips to Melbourne, Health Minister David Davis has announced.
Mr Davis said...
Hollywood film figure’s road rage story
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A PAIR of 1950s Holdens battle it out on the treacherous Great Ocean Road, the precipitous drop looming as the desperate...
Air action group ‘misleading’ on Alcoa Anglesea plant
By NOEL MURPHY
Alcoa and AGL Energy have accused Surf Coast Air Action of misrepresenting them on the Alcoa Anglesea coal-mine power station.
They were responding...
Expert: City property trends up
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG is set to buck the trend of languishing property values despite looming manufacturing job losses, a property research expert predicts.
Knight...
Telstra getting up to speed in north
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
MORE than 500 northern suburbs residents will enjoy improved internet speeds after Telstra upgraded its North Geelong exchange.
The northern upgrades follow...
My cancer warning to women
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG mum of six Misty Wells is pretty blunt these days.
“I tell my family and friends directly to stop procrastinating and...
Weather: May’s dry days
A disappointing month for rain delivered the Geelong region only half to three-quarters of its normal totals for May.
The latest 30-year average for May...
Young pianist shines in Star Search quest
STAR SEARCH, the region’s premier talent quest for young musicians, has been taken out by a young pianist barely into his teens.
Highton’s Kelvin Liu won...
Man Manx music heads for Port’s Celtic festival
Sam Brimacombe
An award-winning trio from Isle of Man brings its big band sound to this weekend’s National Celtic Festival at Portarlington.
Barrule comprises guitarist Adam...
Ocean Grove sports pavilion plans released
PLANS for a new $5.5 pavilion to house the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, Surfside Waves Soccer Club and Ocean Grove Cricket Club...
Teen louts attack, rob disabled woman on scooter at Corio
POLICE are appealing for the public's help after three teen thugs attacked and robbed a woman on a mobility scooter in Corio. The 57-year-old Norlane...
Summer Down Under for Tabby
A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening...
