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Fire season set for early finish cool weather douses danger
Andrew MathiesonUNSEASONAL cool weather could end the region’s fire season six weeks early this year despite ongoing warnings of bushfire.
Acting CFA region seven...
The carnival’s not over for school
Will ThomsonSOUTH Geelong Primary School’s carnival is set to make a triumphant return next week after a four-year absence.
Building works had put the grounds...
Noise plan too late for leader
Jessica BentonGOVERNMENT plans to cut truck noise on Geelong’s bypass have come too late for a former Waurn Ponds resident.
Kevin Brownlee initiated a petition...
Top cop fears free water could flow to drug use
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S top cop fears drug use would rise under a State Government plan to introduce free water into licensed premises.
State Government plans to...
Dislocated jaw agony drags on nine months
Andrew MathiesonA MOTHER of two has spent nine months eating through a straw while waiting for treatment at Geelong Hospital.
The hospital has twice postponed...
No rain on Pako parade bright outlook
A FORECAST of showers on Saturday has failed to dampen hopes of another record crowd at this weekend’s Pako Festa, according to organisers.
Event organiser...
Call to make deb dream come true for disabled
Volunteers a seeking a fleet of fairy godmothers and fathers to sprinkle their magical generosity over disabled Geelong residents preparing for their very own...
Outer suburbs: Water-saving heros
Alex de VosResidents of three Geelong outer-suburbs will finish stage four restrictions as champion water savers, according to a new report.
But the Barwon Water...
Green college sets state ‘first’ with animal attractions
Alex de VosIn a Victorian first, Torquay College students are getting up close and personal with reptiles, insects and birds as part of a...
Plan for second campus on north Torquay site College expansion bid
Alex de VosTorquay College has called on State Government to expand the school with a second campus, principal Pam Kinsman revealed.
Ms Kinsman said the...
Grove footpaths plan
Jessica BentonOcean Grove residents are set to foot half the bill for a series of road and footpath constructions, council has revealed.
City of Greater...
Region set for party in square
Jessica BentonTHE BEST of the Bellarine Peninsula will go on show in Melbourne’s city centre for a free celebration next weekend.
Produce, wine and information...
Creativity on show
The talent and creativity of students from Geelong’s north is on show this week with a special exhibition from one of the region’s biggest...
