Tag: News
Timing of river report, lease decision ‘curious’
By John Van KlaverenANGLESEA River has suffered “collateral damage” from a renewed 50-year lease on Alcoa’s power station mine, according to a community campaigner.
Anglesea...
News cuts 24 jobs on Geelong newspapers
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG Advertiser has dumped 24 staff, with general manager Wayne Buttner citing cost-cutting and increased efficiencies.
Staff have supplied the Independent with...
Report on management committees: Coast greenwash
By John Van KlaverenTHE REGION'S coastal managers are pursuing environmental concerns at the expense of the recreational fishing industry, a government report has found.
The...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club’s going to the dogs but it’s all just for show
By John Van KlaverenMAN'S best friends put their collective best paws forward at Royal Geelong Show’s championship dog competition recently.
Groomed to within a clipped...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Look what the Cat dragged in
On the rise: Gypsy and the Cat plays Queenscliff Music Festival next month.By Erin PearsonHIDING away in a quaint country farmhouse offers the perfect...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Curtains open
Behind the scenes: Tara Vagg and Steven Georgiadis rehearse Over the Moon. By Erin PearsonGEELONG Repertory Theatre has the answer for anyone who has...
Julie in the groove with hopes of cleaning up
Scrubbing up: Torquay’s Julie Morris uses a toothbrush to clean her shower while waiting to find out whether her Groove Wizard cleaning device will...
MP’s ‘park boost’
By Erin PearsonA PROPOSAL to redevelop Torquay’s Grasstree Park has won the backing of state MP Andrew Katos.
The Member for South Barwon said...
Children’s flowers power into Port festival
In bloom: Matilda, 5, tends her entry in the Portarlington Pelargonium Festival. By Michelle HerbisonPORTARLINGTON'S pre-schoolers have been nurturing their very own potted plants...
FINALLY FRIDAY: ‘Buzz’ for kids at Potato Shed
Pre-teen music: The Mighty Buzzniks play at Drysdale on Sunday: ERIN PEARSONHE started on a mission to bond parents and children through music.
Now Jamie...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Country boys set for return to city
Back in town: Troy Cassar-Daley and Geelong’s Adam Harvey will bring the country to the city in a dual performance next month.ERIN PEARSONHE...
JOIN THE CLUB: Toys story to brighten lives
Playtime: Vivienne Cameron-Black and Jo Scott with four-year-olds Daniel, Isaac and William at Paddington Toy Library. JOHN VAN KLAVERENA CHILDREN'S paradise is unveiled every...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
