Tag: News
Stealth storage
Andrew MathiesonCOMMUNITY activists have accused a chemical storage company of forcing another Coode Island onto Geelong people by stealth.
But a Terminals spokesperson labelled claims...
Cosy exhibition
Kim WatersTOURISTS are in for a “weird and wonderful” experience this weekend as a wacky Tea Cosy Exhibition hits Queenscliff.
Event organiser Richard Allen said...
Vintage enthusiasm
Andrew MathiesonWHEN a father and son take more than two decades to build a replica steam engine, it’s little wonder enthusiasts call the displays...
Port flexes its muscles
Kim WatersPORTARLINGTON fishermen are preparing to flex their mussels this weekend at an annual town festival designed to tantalise the tastebuds of visitors from...
Gathering saved
Erin PearsonGEELONG’S iconic Highland Gathering celebrations will continue in 2011 after the group’s organising committee cemented a new March venue, according to its vice-president.
John...
UCI works lagging
Kim WatersGEELONG’S council has failed to uphold its promise to restore roads altered for the UCI world cycling championships before Christmas, according to a...
Subdued start to new year – police
Kim Waters and Erin PearsonPOLICE have given the thumbs up to partygoer behaviour across Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula following a low-incident Christmas...
Air race bid flies
Andrew MathiesonSTATE Government will hold talks “soon” with international air racing organisers as part of a push to bring the Red Bull race series...
‘Lady Cats’ reveal initial coach
Erin PearsonGEELONG’S new national women’s basketball side had appointed a coach and signed eight players just weeks after winning the official go-ahead.
The team has...
Gallery of animation
Animated: Ocean Grove’s Charlotte Malone sneaks a peek of an Adam Elliott scene at Geelong Gallery. Erin PearsonFROM the silver screen to a worldwide...
Rain ‘restores green thumbs’
In bloom: Geelong Garden Club’s Norma Beckwith enjoys a return to regular gardening after years of drought and water restrictions. Picture: Tommy RitchieAndrew MathiesonBRIGHT...
Local Legend: Hopping in to help schoolies
Helping handfuls: Mark Gellie with the tools of his trade. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 57981Andrew MathiesonFOR YOUTH pastor Mark Gellie, preaching his gospel comes in...
How to turn your unused vehicle into instant cash
Have an old car sitting in the driveway, unused and gathering dust? Rather than letting it become a financial drain, you can turn it...
