Tag: News
Wicket ways
Andrew MathiesonST JOSEPHS cricket stalwart Barry McFarlane stands on the pavilion decking at his clubrooms, looks across the windswept oval and has one thought...
Objectors claim 100 towers on way here. Telstra’s towering network
Hamish HeardTelstra is planning to scatter up to 100 mobile phone towers throughout the region, according to a community group.
But the telecommunications giant...
Anger as council caught breaking restrictions
Alex de VosResidents have slammed City of Greater Geelong for breaking water restrictions during one of the worst droughts on record.
The City has admitted...
Beating the drought
Andrew MathiesonLocal industries are finding ways to live with the water crisis after Barwon Water announced its harshest restrictions are on their way.
While news...
Port powering toward its 35% growth target
By Geelong Story UpdatesGeelong’s port operator has announced it is on track to a growth target of 35 per cent by 2020.
Toll Ports general...
Charity post
Andrew MathiesonWHEN is a full-time job not a job?
When you don’t get paid, of course, and when you’re having too much fun.
Paul Kimber is...
ALP calls protest on nuke ”threats”
Hamish HeardLabor candidate for Corio Richard Marles and Member for Lara John Eren have issued a call to arms over claims the Howard Government...
Labor preselection
Karen Hart and Andrew MathiesonTwo hands have gone up to take on former Geelong mayor Peter McMullin for Labor preselection in the Liberal seat...
Neighbour ”threat” to kill wife and children
Jane EmerickA Corio man threatened to kill his neighbours and their two small children, a Geelong court heard yesterday.
Kylie Emond told...
Dry month set to equal local record
Hamish HeardGeelong will have sweltered through its equal driest October on record unless clouds burst over the city this weekend.
Geelong Weather Services meteorologist Lindsay...
State to consider Queensland booze ban
Peter FaragoCALLS for a halt to promotion of cutprice drinks in Geelong have prompted the Victorian Government to consider Queensland’s ban on cheapbooze advertisements.
Member...
DJ to spin lessons learnt hard way
Jane EmerickDJ Nino Brown has always loved hiphop music.
But it was more than love that brought the Sydney man from making mix tapes for...
Take care of your pets this Christmas
Christmas is a time for family - and pets are family too, meaning they too deserve special care and attention over the festive season.
It...
