Tag: News
The sting: my sweet career
Andrew MathiesonBEE stings are nothing new to John Edmonds, Geelong’s king of the bees lamentably admits.
“I get stung more nowadays because of the amount...
State shelves plan for peninsula carp farm
Jessica BentonA LACK of investor interest has forced State Government to shelve plans for farming carp in a 100-hectare pool of recycled water on...
Bargain block sells for $30,000
Andrew MathiesonA THRIFTY buyer has snapped up a residential block in Geelong for $30,000.
City of Greater Geelong sold the North Geelong property after scrapping...
Family dream trip shattered
Alex de VosThe collapse of a travel agent has shattered the hopes of a Geelong family planning the trip of a lifetime.
The family’s father,...
Super hole threat to City’s’ services
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council could slash services to cover a shortfall in staff superannuation from the international financial crisis, a councillor warned yesterday.
Stretch Kontelj expected...
Coast cops to double for schoolies week
Alex de VosTorquay’s police presence will double over schoolies week to crack down on troublemakers, the region’s top cop has warned.
Chief Inspector Wayne Carson...
Colour in fashion for cup ladies
Jessica BentonA SEA of bright colours, eclectic headpieces and glamorous accessories adorned the stage at Geelong Cup’s Fashions on the Field competition.
The fillies chose...
Nine arrested, 20 kicked out at cup Police praise punters
Alex de VosGeelong police have praised the behaviour of punters at Wednesday’s Geelong Cup.
Chief Inspector Wayne Carson said racegoers were generally on their best...
Water bans to rise
Barwon Water announced tighter restrictions yesterday after the region’s storage levels fell below 30 per cent capacity.
“Stage four daylight saving” restrictions from November 1...
Biker shot to death
Alex de VosA fatal drive-by shooting outside a Geelong bikie headquarters on Wednesday night was a “targeted” attack, police revealed yesterday.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector...
Bridge cash threat
Jessica BentonSTATE Government has threatened to withdraw funding for a new Barwon Heads Bridge if objectors continue fighting replacement plans, according to a community...
Seniors likely to win
Alex de VosTorquay Senior Citizens Centre could win its fight against plans for a building merger with Spring Creek Community House, according to Surf...
Turning ideas into action
Community groups can continue to make a positive impact across the Surf Coast with applications now open across four grant categories.
Surf...
