Tag: News
Police fine schoolies
ERIN PEARSONEXCESSIVE boozing and property damaged has marred otherwise good behaviour during schoolies on the Surf Coast, according to residents and police.
Torquay Police Sergeant...
New bridge names set to be revealed
MICHELLE HERBISONNAMES for Barwon Heads’ new bridges will be revealed in a special ceremony on Sunday, according to Vicroads.
Regional director Robin Miles said...
Fears for plovers in fun run’s path
Sign of concern: John Murray fears for the safety of endangered hooded plover chicks on Point Lonsdale Beach. MICHELLE HERBISONAN ANNUAL Rip to River...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Lara kids take Shortcuts to stage
Three pieces: Lara Secondary College students Lisa French, Ben Griffin, Brad Rankin and Jasmin Barrett star in Shortcuts. By Erin PearsonLARA Secondary College students...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Rapper set to Xzibit talents
Pimp show: US rapper Xzibit performs in Geelong on Sunday.By Erin PearsonUS RAPPER Xzibit will bring international stardom to Geelong this weekend in one...
JOIN THE CLUB: Having a blast at Eagle Park
On target: Paul Schefferle at one of Eagle Park’s shooting stations with the range in the background. By John Van KlaverenEAGLE Park shooting range...
Call for play spaces within five minutes’ walk: Playgrounds ‘fail’ report
GEELONG playgrounds lack shade, facilities for the disabled, quality landscaping and variety of activities, according to a new report.
Mayor John Mitchell said City Hall...
Planning, growth a ‘hot topic’
Views: Elaine Carbines. By John Van KlaverenPLANNING and population growth have become widely discussed topics over the past month, according to regional lobby group...
Hitler survivor to be ‘museum’ star
Old Volks home: Gary Collis with the Beetle he says survived Adolph Hitler’s order to destroy the car and other similar prototypes. By Erin...
Libraries’ ‘fine foods’
Food for thought: Anthea Doran, daughter Maeve and Susan Hall back the food-for-fines amnesty at Belmont Library. By Erin PearsonIT’S all beans and carrots...
Business back to usual as cops ‘run out of luck’ on Heads fire
Back in business: Ross Harrison in his new Rasta Surfboards store.By Michelle HerbisonA BARWON Heads surf shop will reopen this weekend after four months...
Former handyman and manager, Alan’s now at home as a resident
Full circle: Alan and Jean Mason at Abervale.By John Van KlaverenABERVALE resident Alan Mason has come full circle in his 30 years at the...
Blue bots and holiday fun
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Geelong Library & Heritage Centre on Monday for the blue bot challenge school-holiday fun.
