Tag: News
Deepening study for coast ‘river of death’
Kim WatersEXPERTS will investigate opening Anglesea River to the sea after an extensive fish-kill in the waterway, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has announced.
The authority...
Cynthia, 84, on long march for homeless youth
Kim WatersEIGHTY-FOUR-year-old Highton resident Cynthia Hall has no need for the help of an electric scooter or a walking frame to keep up with...
City’s ambo dispatch ‘putting lives at risk’
Kim WatersPARAMEDICS have passed a vote of no confidence in Geelong’s ambulance dispatch centre, according to their state representative.
Ambulance Employees Australia state secretary Steve...
Our domestic blitz
Andrew MathiesonDOMESTIC assaults in Geelong have increased
“significantly” as the city prepares to mark an international day opposing violence against women, according to police.
Geelong...
Super bid for women, teens
Erin PearsonGEELONG Supercats has added to its talent contingency with a youth support program and plans for a women’s team.
General manager David Hoey...
Wane’s Wheels: Big Tucker is a legendary car
Third eye: The Tucker features the Cyclops Eye mounted in the middle front which turns on at a steering angle greater than 10 degrees...
The secrets of a ‘magic man’
Forked: Cosentino performs on Geelong’s waterfront on November 14.Erin PearsonBY ERIN PEARSON
Magic is like being a kid in a James Bond world for...
Henderson constructs fame
Building appeal: Cameron Henderson takes a break on a building site to practice for his forthcoming gigs. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55721Erin Pearson“I'M no Justin...
Local Legend: The house heroine
Founder: Laurel Ling in the garden at Anam Cara House. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55703Andrew MathiesonSITTING in the sunniest room of Geelong’s Anam Cara House,...
Challenge to go ‘homeless’
Down and out: Radio announcer Leroy Brown gets a taste of life on the streets ahead of his homeless challenge next week. Picture: Tommy...
Bra donations ‘overwhelm’ project
Supporting women: Sam Jones, at bottom left, with Countours team members and the donations. Picture: Tommy RitchieKim WatersMORE than 2000 bras are scattered throughout...
‘Noise cams’ snap truckies
Kim WatersNOISE cameras have listened for rogue truckies in a trial on Geelong’s bypass, Vicroads has revealed.
A spokesperson said the roads authority was processing...
‘Drove him crazy’: man kills scooter rider over affair
A jealous man killed a former close friend after being driven "crazy" over his girlfriend's affair with him.
Following his release from prison for an...
