Tag: News
How I put my life on track
Andrew MathiesonSPITTING out a thick Glaswegian drawl, Chris McMahon has the gift of the gab – and that’s saying something.
The Geelong train conductor walks...
Olympic medals found 24 years later at Corio
Jessica BentonStolen Olympic medals have turned up 24 years later at a Corio home.
Detective Leading Senior Constable Nick Uebergang said a tip-off lead to...
50 pool call for crowded centre
Jessica BentonOCEAN GROVE residents want their public pool expanded after a council report revealed use had “exceeded” expectations.
They have called on council to expand...
Inbreeding leads to attacks on owners nasty dog surge
Alex de VosThousands of pets have been destroyed after a surge of inbreeding around Geelong, according to a new report.
Geelong Animal Welfare Society president...
Oils ain’t oils for award-winning entrepreneurs
Alex de VosWhether petrochemical or home-grown oil, local entrepreneur Joan McGovern is an expert in both.
But this week all eyes were on her Camilo...
Parliament hears bypass noise fury
Jessica BentonA COMMUNITY campaign against noise from Geelong’s bypass has reached state parliament.
Member for Western Victoria David Koch told parliament about the plight of...
Ambassadors on the beat with some words of advice
Andrew MathiesonA YOUTH worker, an eco-tourism graduate and an Olympic volunteer will be the “eyes and ears” of council on central Geelong streets.
The eclectic...
Bitterness to spur on former Cat
BITTER and disappointed were words a former Geelong star has used to describe how he felt at being “moved on” from his former club.
Now...
Cats skipper retirement off grand final agenda
Andrew MathiesonRETIREMENT talk is off the agenda this week for Cats captain Tom Harley despite hinting otherwise all season.
The 31-year-old defender told a Skilled...
Saints supporters prepare pilgrimage behind enemy lines
Andrew MathiesonAMONG the sea of blue and white converging on footy’s place of worship, it will be a lonely journey up the highway for...
Fans pack open session
Andrew MathiesonANOTHER year, another grand final, but Geelong fans were still playing the big game like it was their first at their club’s only...
Developers delight
A lobby group for developers is “delighted” with a panel report setting up part of Spring Creek for residential development, according to the group’s...
Tragic tale of young Anzac
Ocean Grove singer-songwriter Vin Healy has released a new music video telling the story of a young Anzac just in time for Remembrance Day.
Mr...
