Tag: News
World chess brains leave no piece unmoved
Concentration: The Australian Chess Championships are serious business. ERIN PEARSONSOME may call them nerds, even geeks, but international champions from across the globe...
We’re happy with police – report claims
ERIN PEARSON and LAURA WAKELYGEELONG and Surf Coast police have received record high public satisfaction and safety reviews revealed in statistics provided to the...
Surf kids turn on to triathlon event
Family affair: Jan Juc Surf Life Saving club’s Brian and Lisa Happ and their two children Jasmine and Kyalla are in training for the...
Toxic shock as dogs bite toadies
MICHELLE HERBISONQUEENSCLIFF'S dog beach will display signs warning dog owners of poisonous toadfish within two weeks, according to the Borough of Queenscliffe.
The move follows...
Surf Coast booze fines top state: New Year’s a real cracker
Head over heels: This week’s hot spell had 11-year-old Keeley in a spin as thousands hit Torquay beach in search of relief. ERIN...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Fairy tale role
ERIN PEARSONTHE long, blonde locks and love of dressing up meant beauty Gemma Bishop was destined to play a fairy tale leading lady.
From the...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Stevies coasting
Hitting the beach: The Little Stevies embarking on a coastal tour.ERIN PEARSONTHE SURF Coast will be written into the lyrics of a new album...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Grinners and winners in a show on The Pier
See the sights: Grinspoon plays Geelong next month.ERIN PEARSONROCK band Grinspoon will be the guests of two former AFL legends when they roll into...
JOIN THE CLUB: Chair races in seats of power
Wheely fast: Wheelchair racers Sam McIntosh, Ben Fawcett and Dan Remenyi train at Landy Field. JOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG is home to the only group...
TALK DOWN THE TOLL: City P-platers in driver trial
A WORLD-first research trial tackling risky driving among P-plate drivers has begun in Geelong.
More than 250 of the region’s P-platers have signed up for...
Attitudes to riders ‘better’ as ‘danger season’ begins
Ride away: Senior constables Chris Reynolds, Kristen Towers and Craig McDonald spread the cyclist safety message with Simon Gillett. MICHELLE HERBISONGEELONG drivers’ respect for cyclists...
MP on ‘fence’ for gay voting
MICHELLE HERBISONCORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman has refused to reveal his position on legalising same-sex marriage.
Mr Cheeseman described himself to the Independent as “a...
Helping hand for Cottage
Darren Allbutt’s Sea & Wood exhibition at Cottage by the Sea late last year was so well received that the fifth-generation Queenscliff resident is...
