Tag: News
Bills ‘spread poverty’
Despair: Edwin Singer contemplates another day of trying to make ends meet while living below the poverty line. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55342Andrew MathiesonRISING living...
Group forms to protect Bells ‘from excessive bus traffic’
Erin PearsonAN "INDEPENDENT" group has formed to protect Bells Beach from “excessive” bus traffic, according to a spokesperson.
Maurice Cole said he and other former...
Recruit firm founder to head city chamber
Bernadette UzelacAndrew MathiesonGEELONG Chamber of Commerce has appointed as its new chief a woman who built a recruitment and consulting firm over more than...
Imagination overcomes loss of vision for pair of painters
Visionary: Doug Sheers’ Black Saturday Fires.Andrew MathiesonTWO Geelong residents have refused to let their vision loss stand in the way of their passion for...
‘Sea-rise’ rates appealed
Kim WatersRESIDENTS have lodged appeals against rates hikes on properties deemed at risk of flooding from climate change, Borough of Queenscliffe has revealed.
A borough...
Orla having her say
Insights: Orla Mundy prepares to serve fans with another helping of her on-line opinions. Kim WatersA GEELONG nine-year-old blogger is creating a stir in...
Horse ban bid anger
Kim WatersHORSE riders fear “ludicrous” environmental regulations will fence them out of the Bellarine Peninsula, according to a Drysdale Pony Club representative.
Cheryl Hardy...
Still Meanies in middle-age
Back in the day: The Meanies when Point Lonsdale’s Tas Blizzard, at right, was still in the line-up.Erin PearsonFANS can expect “more forethought” from...
EPA to ‘work with shire’ on Bells
Erin PearsonVICTORIA'S Environmental Protection Authority will “work with” Surf Coast Shire on a toilet block blamed for sewage spills at Bells Beach, according to...
Local Legend: Arthur put us in the picture
Framed: Arthur Reeds inspects some of his company’s handiwork. Andrew MathiesonARTHUR Reed is living the dream.
After 50 years of photography, he can afford to...
Centre funds bid in ‘doubt’
Kim WatersA $50 MILLION redevelopment of Geelong Library and Heritage Centre remains in doubt as election candidates hold back funding commitments ahead of next...
Bottled history set to go on display
Bottler: David Smith with part of his collection ahead of this weekend’s show. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 55128Andrew MathiesonFOR Geelong’s most-avid bottle collectors, history is...
Ladder squeeze in Section 5 Mixed
After round 3 of Section 5 Mixed tennis, all six teams had posted a win heading into last Saturday’s round 4.
In the battle of...
