Tag: News
617 nabbed in burglary blitz
Wanted: A security camera image of a couple police want to question over alleged credit card deceptions. By Erin PearsonPOLICE caught and charged more...
Pokies rally to target MPs in first for state
By John Van KlaverenVICTORIAN clubs and pubs will have their first rally against mandatory gaming machine pre-commitment in Geelong next week, according...
Aussies win 2-1 as over-60s host ‘friends’ from UK
Howzat: England team members Jaap Vogecaar and Roger Maynard, both at front, with Aussies Graham Mulroney and Peter Fankhauser.By Erin PearsonFRIENDSHIP was the winner...
November rain ends soaked spring
By Lindsay SmailAFTER a dry start to November and spring generally, the end came with a climactic boom.
In fact, November delivered Geelong with over...
Cuts ‘threaten seniors health’
By Michelle HerbisonSTATE funding cuts threaten the quality of seniors’ health programs in the region, according to Bellarine Community Health.
Spokesperson Liz Womersley said...
Our meat ‘now halal’
By John Van KlaverenMOST meat from Geelong’s only abattoir is now halal, according to a union representative.
Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul...
Indy gives kids a sporting chance with shortened waterfront triathlon
Good sports: The Independent’s Tony Galpin and Dean Trevorrow, of festival organiser USM Events, launch the Superkidz Triathlon with the help of Will, 10,...
Staff targeted in meters bid
By Erin PearsonSurf Coast councillors should move employee parking out of Torquay rather than introduce parking meters, according to the region’s tourism chief.
Geelong Otway...
‘New sites’ for school
By Erin PearsonState Government is investigating three alternative sites for a new secondary school at Torquay, according to the school’s vice-president.
David Bell said the...
Christmas cheer spreads to Torquay’s shopping centre
Festive: Martin Duke puts the finishing touches on his traders’ Christmas tree.By Erin PearsonTORQUAY’S shopping precincts will have additional Christmas spirit this year thanks...
New flak hounds bid for 13th Beach safety
Conservationist: Wayne Brissett with a sign promoting environmentally sensitive treatment of sand dunes along 13th Beach Rd.By Michelle HerbisonA working group to decide the...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Hay, he’s back
Solo: Colin Hay is bringing his adult-contemporary sounds to Geelong.ERIN PEARSONONE OF Australian rock’s masters of the one-man show will return to Geelong for...
Bans handed out for junior footy altercation
AFL Barwon has handed down match suspensions, reprimands and bans after an investigation into a brawl at a junior footy match in July that...
