Tag: News
Police to review Neighbourhood Watch ’Hood watch being watched
Andrew MathiesonA PROMISED police review of Neighbourhood Watch next year has put the crime prevention program on notice.
Police have scaled back their control over...
Police figures reveal 10.5 per cent less crime Crime drops
Alex de VosGreater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in crime, Geelong’s...
Council bites back
Jessica BentonAFTER years of mosquito hell on the Bellarine Peninsula residents and visitors have finally found relief this summer.
Barwon Coast Committee of Manage-ment’s Bob...
Portarlington Fire Brigade sounds alarm for day-time volunteers
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON Fire Brigade is in desperate need of daytime firefighters, according to brigade administration officer Sandra McNicol.
The Bellarine brigade member said the group...
Peaceful Yuletide
Alex de VosLocal residents have enjoyed a busy but peaceful festive holiday season on the Surf Coast, according to traders, ratepayers and police.
Torquay Sergeant...
Nippers show their new skills
Alex de VosMore than 1000 budding athletes from around Victoria will showcase their new lifesaving abilities at the annual Cosy Corner Junior Carnival at...
Working on water
Andrew MathiesonGETTING away from the drudgery of milking cows, Ron Salmon’s life since 40 has almost been a rollercoaster – well, not quite, just...
Lights and spirit back on after vandalism
Andrew MathiesonA CANCER survivor whose fought back tears after Christmas lights lit to raise money for charity last year was vandalised has been overwhelmed...
80 stallholders will set more nights in store for market
Andrew MathiesonAN INCREASE in stallholders at the Geelong night markets, starting tonight, is expected to be a forerunner to expanding the number of markets...
A year of highs and lows
Alex de VosA local weather expert has described 2009 as a year of highs and lows.
Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail said the year...
5000 get work on New Year’s Eve visitors pour cash into region’s coffers
Andrew MathiesonNEW Year’s functions are proving to be a cash windfall to the Geelong region, new figures reveal.
But a lack of accommodation to house...
Fly the flag on Australia Day
GEELONG residents will be able to show their national pride by attending Australia Day celebrations at Rippleside.
The Rippleside Park will be awash with Australian...
Rain wreaks havoc on local tennis
Play was cancelled for Saturday and Monday night tennis and showers continued into early Tuesday morning, but the skies cleared long enough for most...
