Tag: News
Cruise ships
Erin PearsonAN increase in the number of cruise ships scheduled to dock in Geelong will bring international visitors to our shores, according to City...
Bid loses power
Kim WatersGEELONG'S council has lost out in an attempt to secure Australia’s first electric car trial.
Minister for Roads Tim Pallas announced this week...
Jobs forum success
Working it: Jobseeker Heath Lancaster and recruitment officer Erin Llewellyn chat with James Pongrak from Timbertruss. Erin PearsonGEELONG jobseekers were given the opportunity to...
Kinder funding blame
Kim WatersA “DESPERATE” funding plea for a new Barwon Heads kinder has sparked a blame game over responsibility.
The kinder slashed half its 2011 three-year-old...
Teenage charity walk hits blistering pace
Hit the road: Blaise White and Zac Dodds on their way. Kim WatersWHILE most Geelong students enjoy a hard earned break these school holidays,...
Give me shelter
All aboard: Transport Minister Martin Pakula Andrew MathiesonTWO central Geelong bus stops that cost $1.1 million represent “value for money”, according to the Minister...
Footy history to repeat?
Hoping for a repeat: Former St Kilda ruckman Brian Mynott recalls the 1966 grand final thriller. Picture: Tommy Ritchie. 53813Andrew MathiesonWHEN Barry Breen was...
Bells support grows
Erin PearsonAUSTRALIA'S surfing youth have jumped onboard a push from local surfing legend Maurice Cole to clean up Bells Beach.
Pro surfers Jack Perry,...
Local warns on flesh bug
Kim WatersPOINT Lonsdale residents are calling on health authorities to ramp up research into the transmission of a dangerous flesh-eating bug as infected cases...
Closure vote deferred
Kim WatersFRUSTRATED Point Lonsdale residents fear a decision over a controversial street closure will “never be made” after the matter was again deferred at...
Lost and found
Happy to be home: Billy settled right in after his ordeal. Erin PearsonBILLY the Maltese-shih tzu cross is back at home with his family...
Torquay rates group may fold
Erin PearsonSURF Coast Ratepayers Association could fold unless locals offer their support, according to members.
Acting president Ron Humphrey said last weeks resignation of president...
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...
