Tag: Geelong
State Govt runs off the rails at Avalon
COMMENT:
THE Liberal State government has broken its promises to deliver the key infrastructure rail link Avalon Airport needs to become an international airport.
In a...
Joker set to Byrne Geelong punters
By NOEL MURPHY
IT’S AN old rule when going out to watch a comedian perform on stage: don’t park too close to the stage.
It’s best...
Snapper on the move as weather improves
Chris Pitman
WITH perfect weather and snapper on the move last weekend, anglers reported great results on the bay.
Corio Bay produced some exceptional fish to...
Picture this: TAC shows its support ….
THE OLD and the new meet at Geelong’s TAC building where an interpretative display shows the contrasting architectural styles to occupy the site over...
Wanted regarding alleged chemist shop deception
DO YOU know this couple?
Police wanted to speak with them about an alleged deception at the Chemist Warehouse in Corio on August 9 about...
FEATURE: Geelong’s roaring days …
by NOEL MURPHY
CHRISTMAS DAY, 1856: “Started about 7.30 for Apollo Bay – crossed the Barwon twice near its source, rode about five miles through...
Policeman charged with drug, drink-driving
A POLICE senior constable from a western region station has been charged following a professional standards command investigation into a traffic collision in Geelong...
Clifton Springs death no longer suspicious: police
UPDATE:
The investigation into the death of a man in Clifton Springs on Monday will now be conducted by local police after findings during a...
Barwon Health’s unkind cut for Third World humanitarian Paddy Dewan
By NOEL MURPHY
HE MIGHT have undertaken 3000 operations on sick children in Third World countries, teaching doctors along the way, but Barwon Health doesn’t...
Housework drudgery and little more: Deakin
SO YOU ALWAYS knew housework was boring you half to death?
Well, now it’s official, according to no less than two university studies by Deakin.
"Running,...
Police appeal over chemical drums
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a two chemical drums came off the back of a vehicle at two sites near Meredith.
One of the...
Turnbull pulls plug on Geelong TV
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
FEDERAL Government will pull the plug on Geelong's community television station next year.
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced this week that community...
Water savers rewarded
Nine community organisations will be leading the charge in saving water after receiving funding support from Barwon Water.
The program aims to support projects that...
