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Work begins for fish shop on bay

JOHN VAN KLAVERENWORK has begun on a fish and chip shop and function centre over Corio Bay at Western Beach. Proponent Malcolm Ralton said the...

Containing a surprise: Engineer’s purchase full of lost goodies

Added extras: Brett Fullarton with his lost container. JOHN VAN KLAVERENA HAUL of lost goods inside a recently purchased shipping container has surprised...

Toxic algae threat

ANOTHER outbreak of toxic algae has closed part of the Barwon River in Geelong, the river’s manager has announced. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority said blue-green...

Waste timber set for ‘clean energy’

Energised: Adrian Probert shows the the new pellets with Matthew Deretic, at rear. JOHN VAN KLAVERENWASTE timber could make Geelong the Australian leader in bio-fuel...

Plenty of colour Carmen to Pako for street parade

Carmen get it: The Independent’s Tory Favro plans to be one of this year’s Carmen Mirandas. JOHN VAN KLAVERENCARMEN Mirandas of all sizes, shapes...

‘Return to solariums’ raises fears for health

ERIN PEARSONEVIDENCE of a trend back to solariums in Geelong has alarmed a Victorian organisation fighting skin cancer. SunSmart Victoria manager Sue Heward said she...

Stalked, robbed for prescription

ERIN PEARSONDESPERATE drug addicts have started robbing chemist customers for their prescriptions, police have warned. Geelong Police Detective Senior Constable Heath Kay feared that an...

Years of service earn Australia day honours for duo

Main picture: Norm Abbey. Inset: Ivan Caple.JOHN VAN KLAVERENLONG and distinguished service to the disability sector, veterinary science and education have won two local...

Torquay ‘an easy touch for thieves’

ERIN PEARSONCRIMINALS are travelling to the Surf Coast to steal from cars as residents refuse to lock their vehicles, according to police. Torquay Police Detective...

Father-in-law Trev welcomes ‘mate’ as an official Aussie

Proud Aussies: Trevor Secombe and Frank Burke salute Australia Day. ERIN PEARSONTORQUAY’S Trevor Secombe had a special reason to eagerly await Australia Day celebrations...

Museum founder and land carer in Australia Day honours

Shipshape: Henry Hudson at Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. MICHELLE HERBISONHENRY Hudson enjoys keeping busy and involving himself in Queenscliff’s community – and this year it’s...

Stingray show on ‘hold’ over wharf

MICHELLE HERBISONPLANS for a stingray-feeding tourist attraction are stuck in limbo amid inaction on a crumbling Queenscliff wharf, according to the proponent. Andrew Malouf said...

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Local legend Sue Saw

An Anglesea grandmother is Surf Coast Shire’s latest local legend for her work in nurturing future generations. Sue Saw has spent many years...