Tag: News
Anger as trees ‘get the chop’
Killed: Lynne Mason, Peter Berrisford and Peter Smith with some of the axed Mannerim trees. Kim WatersA “KNEE-JERK” reaction to the Black Saturday bushfire...
City, Links to talk on course
Kim WatersCOUNCIL will push for a full-size nine-hole course in negotiations next week over the former Geelong Golf Club, according to a councillor.
Andrew Katos...
Council anger at state ‘snub’
John Van KlaverenSTATE Government snubbed Geelong’s council when announcing approval for an ALDI supermarket in Geelong West, according to a councillor.
Barbara Abley said the...
Lorne and Winch eye
Hand-over: Lindsay Schroeter congratulates Ron Humphrey on his re-election. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53984Erin PearsonWINCHELSEA and Lorne will benefit from a “fresh focus” on council,...
Teen duo conquers fundraising trek
Kim WatersTWO teenagers have conquered a 400-kilometre school holiday walk from Drysdale to raise almost $20,000 for cancer research.
A crowd of supporters, family...
Graffiti terror targets Asians
Disgusting: Shane Bleazby with the graffiti. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 53973Erin PearsonRACIST graffiti has terrified the new owners of an Asian grocery store at Corio,...
Council medal push ridiculed
Kim WatersA GEELONG council push for a medal honouring long-serving councillors is “outrageous and self-serving”, according to a state MP.
Member for South Barwon Michael...
‘Slow start’ as racing event steps up a gear
Cycle city: American Andrew Talansky turns into Moorabool Street during UCI racing this week. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 54130 John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S 2010 UCI Road...
Avalon plan ‘surprises’ car clubs
John Van KlaverenGRASSROOTS motor sport enthusiast clubs fear big business will squeeze them out of Avalon.
Geelong Motor Sports Com-plex committee member Matt Prins said...
Wife’s agony
Tragic: Tara and Nathan Alsop in happier times.THE wife of an East Geelong footballer killed during grand final celebrations last year has issued a...
It’s a Catastrophe
Kiss him goodbye: An emotional fan plants one on the bald head of Cats champion Gary Ablett after the 2009 premiership. Picture: Tommy Ritchie...
UCI: Boom and bust
Andrew MathiesonONE Geelong West mechanic is facing $30,000 losses because cars can’t reach his garage on Pakington Street.
Bicycles not cars will take precedence...
We will remember them
Remembrance day is on Tuesday 11 November.
Ceremonies and wreath laying services will be held at several venues across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast...
