Tag: News
Fletcher’s Lego fundraiser helps rebuild sanctuary
For the koalas: Fletcher Callahan visits senior keeper Judy O’Brien at Jirrahlinga to hand over his fundraiser proceeds. TOM BENNETTHE'S eight years old,...
Rape reports soaring ‘as victims speak up’
ERIN PEARSONA 31.7 PER CENT surge in reports of sex attacks show a new strategy encouraging victims to come forward is working, according to...
Coal mine ‘fears’ for coastal forum
ERIN PEARSONHEALTH fears have prompted a community group to call for a halt to expansion of Alcoa’s Anglesea coal mine, according to a spokesperson....
Entries, feedback pour in for Geelong ‘icon’
Big ideas: A Deakin student’s Icon for Geelong design suggests a giant waterfront bungy jump.ENTRIES and feedback for a competition to design a Geelong...
Donation puts youth driver program on road
On the road again: Brett Gorell takes Bernard Lamb for a test drive in the MacKillop Family Services’ new vehicle. ERIN PEARSONDISADVANTAGED Geelong...
Mayor attacks project ‘group’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENCOUNCIL and business groups have drawn battle lines over calls for a new body to oversee delivery of major projects in Geelong.
Mayor...
Church access ‘anger’
ERIN PEARSONPEDESTRIANS are risking their lives dodging traffic after Torquay’s St Therese Catholic Church stopped neighbours walking through its grounds, according to a resident.
Tamba...
Emma on board with more titles
Good one, mum: Emma Webb back on her home beach with son Gus. ERIN PEARSONJAN JUC surfing champion Emma Webb has returned victorious...
Power to the people: Plan to ‘bulk buy’ peninsula electricity
BELLARINE Peninsula residents are banding together to fight rising electricity costs.
They have established Portarlington PowerGroup to bulk buy power on behalf of consumers at...
Woodworkers carve out new peninsula home after 10 years of toil
Future carved out: Bellarine Woodworkers Group’s Charlie Christiaans, at right, with Cr Rod Macdonald, Springdale neighbourhood house’s Anne Brackley and Bendigo Bank manager Craig...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Geelong Mojo Corner rising
Here comes Trouble: The Mojo Corner launches its new CD this Friday night with the support of The Midnight Specials and Luke Legs.JOHN VAN...
JOIN THE CLUB: Anglers try to lure members
JOHN VAN KLAVERENTHE piscatorial arts will be alive and well in the region as long as the old hands at Geelong and District Anglers...
From the Archives
15 years ago
July 2, 2010
Three councillors have called a public meeting to fight plans for redevelopment of Geelong Golf Club.
Eddy Kontelj, Stretch Kontelj and...
