Tag: News
Homes in TiTree ”on their own”, says CFA
Andrew MathiesonNATIVE Ti Tree poses a bushfire threat to homes on the Bellarine Peninsula this summer, the CFA has warned homeowners.
CFA regional...
Plans for market and museum at Rose site
Karen HartTHE operator of North Geelong’s Mill Markets wants to set-up shop on the site of Jan Juc’s Rose Restaurant.
Ian Ballis said his...
Trip leaves mum, daughter on top of the world
Andrew MathiesonORDINARY mother and daughter pair Jill and Kara Dixon decided one day to stop dreaming and start doing.
They were sick of just sitting...
Rose set to bloom
Karen HartTHE OWNER of Torquay’s Rose Restaurant has revealed plans for 96 holiday units, a convention centre and a day spa on the site.
Southern...
Police on patrol but nudist outcome ”twisted”
Jane EmerickAuthorities have twisted a workshop vote against nudism at Point Impossible in a bid to save the beach’s clothing-optional status, according to participants.
Surf...
Do not lose the course
Jane EmerickMembers who lost their fight to keep Geelong Golf Club have warned Torquay golfers against stumbling down the same path.
Ray Abikhair and Hector...
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TAC transition
TAC will open a “transitional office” with 100 jobs before the end of the year to prepare for the organisation’s full relocation to...
Mayor’s dad inspires donor call
BY HAMISH HEARDGeelong transplant recipients have joined the city’s mayor in urging locals to sign up as donors during Australian Organ Donor Awareness...
Try this, Clarrie – a hero award
BY ANDREW MATHIESONSIXTY-three-year-old Clarrie Kerger played the boards when basketball was different to the hoopla it is today.
Back then the three-point arc was a...
Extreme Leanne
BY ANDREW MATHIESONLINING up before the starting line at the Australian Triathlon Championships next Sunday, self-confessed “adrenalin junkie” Leanne Churchill will have a wry...
Nudists groups in call for clean up at beach
NUDISTS plan to clean up Point Impossible next week.
And they want regular beach users to join them.
Free Beach Association and Nudists Association of Victoria...
Torquay couple claims big Tatts win
A TORQUAY couple is $444,444 richer thanks to a Tattslotto ticket from their local agency.
The husband and wife, who did not want to be...
Compliments of the season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Carols by Candlelight Geelong returns to Johnstone Park next Monday.
The carols are now in their...
