Tag: News
Brian takes Kwiz on the road
On a roll: Brian Nankervis, centre, and co-host Julia Zemiro are on the road to the Queenscliff Music Festival.Erin PearsonDURING suit-fitting in Prahran’s trendy...
Local Legend: 86 and still riding high
On his bike: Bell Post Hill’s Jack Griffin is a picture of health as he notches up epic journeys covering thousands of kilometres around...
Grief centre ‘to cover adults’
There is hope: Graham Morton outside Hope Bereavement Service’s headquarters. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55575Erin PearsonA GEELONG support service for families mourning deceased children will...
Takeover bid on road amid ‘state neglect’
Kim WatersRESIDENTS want State Government stripped of its power over “dangerous” St Leonard’s roads, according to a community representative.
St Leonards Progress Association’s Paul...
Thefts in ‘schoolies warning’
Erin PearsonTORQUAY Police have warned residents to be “vigilant” as schoolies head to the Surf Coast after dozens of thefts during last year’s end-of-school...
Solar system shining on patients in Barwon Health’s dialysis unit
Sun lovers: Barwon Health chief David Ashbridge, Fresenius Health Care managing director Margot Hurwitz and Professor John Agar launch the new solar dialysis centre....
Honour on his Watch
Eye on crime: Ron Bell with his Neighbourhood Watch award. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55531Erin PearsonWHEN Ron Bell moved into Bell Post Hill in the...
Union, ‘chips’ firm in stoush
Andrew MathiesonA UNION boss claims a Geelong woodchip exporter has punished a supervisor for leading workers in their push for higher pay.
The Corio...
Kiss of life wins award for hero Tony
Life saver: Ron Costa and Tony Santosporito at the Ambulance Victoria award presentation.GIVING his cousin the kiss of life after he went into cardiac...
SES staffing a ‘disaster risk’
Andrew MathiesonSTATE Emergency Service could be dispatching unqualified volunteers to battle natural disasters including bushfires, according to Geelong staff.
Community and Public Sector Union claimed...
City rules out ‘domestic leave’
Erin PearsonGEELONG'S council has ruled out following Surf Coast Shire in introducing paid leave for victims of family violence leave.
A City of Greater Geelong...
$1m in Headskinder pledge
Kinder care: Pictured from left are Gillian Kamp and Saskia, Alastair Thomson, MP Wendy Lovell holding Mietta next to Nicola Wojcik with Daniel and,...
‘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...
