Tag: News
Thief felt ‘pressure’ from workmates, so… ‘He stole for the dole’
By Michelle HerbisonA FORMER Timber Truss worker stole a nail gun within view of security cameras to lose his job, a court heard on...
‘Emphasis on quality’ for new local GC magazine
First look: GC contributing writer Michelle Herbison and sales executive Marie Atkinson inspect the first edition.EditorialA NEW glossy magazine produced to the “highest standards”...
New plan for ramp revealed: Fear over break bid
By Cherie DonnellanSURFERS and environmentalists fear a new master plan for Torquay’s boat launching facility could propose a breakwater at Fisherman’s Beach.
Surfrider Foundation’s Richard...
Top cop on empty stations: Beat first for police
By Michelle HerbisonBELLARINE Peninsula residents need to shake the belief their police stations must always be staffed, according to a senior cop.
Acting Superintendent...
Plans for city to be mine hub
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG could share in Australia’s mining boom if a parliamentary committee report is adopted.
The report said Geelong’s port would play a...
Sarah’s covered
Miss Universe Australia contestant Sarah Czarnuch inspects the debut edition of Geelong Coast Magazine. EditorialOur new publication, GC (Geelong Coast) magazine launched this week....
Stove top for folk in Africa
By Cherie DonnellanWHAT do an accordion, cooking and Africa have in common?
Folk duo Lucy and Mischa, that’s what.
The pair’s upcoming Torquay gig will...
FINALLY FRIDAY: The ‘Bear essentials’
Songstress: Wendy Matthews returns to Geelong next week.By Cherie DonnellanARIA award winner Wendy Matthews might share the spotlight at her upcoming Geelong gig with...
JOIN THE CLUB: Filling Quota of good work
Living dolls: Quota International Geelong president Rosemary Stewart and regular Doll, Teddy and Craft Show exhibitor Judith McLean with some items set for display.By...
Guy on climate planning rules: State to make sense on coast
By Cherie DonnellanTHE REGION'S councils will soon have a “common sense” coastal planning direction for climate change, according to State Government.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy...
Geelong flyer opposes ‘link loss’
Off track: Billy Deikos and Paul Westcott hand a flyer about the interchange issue to Corio train traveller Shannon Herdy at Geelong Railway Station.By...
Region 10% below on study
By Cherie DonnellanTHE NUMBER of Geelong region high school graduates starting bachelor degrees this year is more than 10 per cent below the state...
How to turn your unused vehicle into instant cash
Have an old car sitting in the driveway, unused and gathering dust? Rather than letting it become a financial drain, you can turn it...
