Tag: News
Rescuers cut injured three from car crash wreckage
KIM WATERSRescuers had to cut three injured people from a wrecked car at Marcus Hill on Wednesday, according to Victoria Police.
A police spokesperson said...
Home-ground advantage for wedding vows
Perfect match: Aaron and Tammi Butters on their wedding day at Skilled Stadium. ERIN PEARSONTAMMI Moxon became Mrs Butters in front of more than...
Drug dealer, 62, used profits on ‘gambling’
KIM WATERS
A 62-year-old man who trafficked more than $500 of cannabis a week was trying pay off $20,000 in gambling debts, a court heard...
Increase more than double forecast inflation – again: Rates, charges hiked
ERIN PEARSON
Surf Coast rates will rise at more than double the rate of inflation in the next financial year, according to council’s 2011/2012 budget.
Rates...
Kenyans on a long road back to ocean road for marathon crown
On the road again: Kenyans David Mutua and James Kariuki compete in last year’s marathon. ERIN PEARSON
KENYA’S top long-distance runners will return to the...
‘Endangered grass’ halts St Leonards Men’s Shed: Stranded in a kitchen
Grassed: Group spokesman Ken Alexander, left, and facilitator Maria Menheere with other frustrated Men’s Shed members. KIM WATERS
An endangered grass is keeping St Leonards...
Making waves
Shell’s Michael Dillon is pictured with Northern Bay College students at the launch of a Geelong’s Water Smart Kids program on Wednesday. The program,...
Bid for bayfront ‘spa’
KIM WATERS
A waterfront mineral springs spa and bathhouse could net Geelong $6 million in annual tourism spending, according to council.
The “unique drawcard” was included...
Rapist ‘to beg for residency’
KIM WATERS
Geelong “silence of the lambs” rapist Leslie Cunliffe has 28 days to prove he should remain in Australia, according to Immigration and Citizenship...
Rates hike stirs anger
KIM WATERS
Borough of Queenscliff’s second “significant” rates rise in two years will increase financial burdens on struggling families, according to a former councillor.
Queenscliff...
Robert seeking life support as peninsula plans its first relay for cancer
First call: Robert Burns says the Inaugural Bellarine Peninsula Relay for Life will let cancer sufferers know they have support. KIM WATERS
Ocean Grove’s...
Colman to roll up for ‘crack’ at ocean road marathon title
On track: Richard Colman at training in Geelong this week.ERIN PEARSON
GEELONG paralympian Richard Colman faces international opposition when he defends his TAC Wheelchair Athletes...
Pedalling towards road safety
Students across Greater Geelong can continue to learn about bike and road safety through a community initiative aimed at saving lives on the road....
