Tag: News
My whale of a time
Andrew MathiesonCOURAGE is not a word Alex Wallman would utter inside the comforts of his art studio.
It is reserved for weeks at a time...
New needles plan
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG pharmacies are set to join Geelong Hospital in embracing a needle exchange program.
The free-syringes program could be soon available at pharmacies...
Heritage body slam for bridge
Australia’s peak heritage protection body has slammed Vicroads’ plan to demolish Barwon Heads Bridge.
National Trust chief executive Martin Purslow said the plan was “contrary...
Uion leader attacks Canberra over jobs
Kim WatersThe region’s leading unionist yesterday slammed Federal Government after companies announced hundreds of job cuts in Geelong over the past week.
Geelong Trades...
New Ford work cuts
Andrew MathiesonGeelong Ford workers will lose thousands of dollars in wages as the company slashes production in the next few months, a union representative...
Pines on way for bats to continue ruling the roost
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is planting new pine trees in Eastern Park to keep fruit bats out of Geelong Botanical Gardens.
Most of Geelong’s 15,000 bats...
Skate delay anger
Kim WatersObjectors have angered Barwon Heads residents after dragging plans for a skate park to the state’s planning tribunal, according to a group behind...
Unhappy camper
Alex de VosA neighbour has slammed a councillor for revealing he could carve up eight hectares of farmland at Torquay for a caravan park.
Spring...
Opportunity knocks for Geelong’s guitar man
Andrew MathiesonA KNOCK on the door was all it took to convince John McGrath he had a future with guitars.
It was 25 years ago...
Geelong violence rises 15 per cent in year
Alex de VosViolent crime has increased 15 per cent in Geelong over the past year, according to police statistics.
The figures for 2007/2008 also revealed...
Oscar on the ride of his life
Kim WatersOscar Durten will attempt to bicycle 16.5km tomorrow to raise money for his church’s youth mission trip to northern Australia.
The distance might not...
Dust up on plant trick at tribunal
Alex de VosGeelong’S council staff misled the state’s planning tribunal into removing the major dust-suppression component in plans for a controversial concrete plant, according...
Supporting all colours of the rainbow
Surf Coast Shire is showing its rainbow support ahead of an annual day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination while celebrating advancements in equality.
The pride...
