Tag: News
Jewish history in early Geelong
160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG
(From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle)
KOSHER MEAT IN GEELONG
There was a small Jewish community in early Geelong. The Government...
Cuckoo-shrike – not a cuckoo, not a shrike
I’ve had a bit of time between work to look at some birds.
I had a close encounter with a black-faced cuckoo-shrike in Marcus...
CX90 – the largest Mazda yet
I must be seeing double.
Apart from the difference in size, the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 could be twins.
They look the same. They share the...
From the Archives
2 years ago
January 21, 2022
Stephanie Asher will take a leave of absence from her role as City of Greater Geelong mayor in the lead...
Enjoy more ‘Towsey’ humour with Chasing The Dragon
Clifton Springs’ Mark Towse will soon release his debut tongue-in-cheek novel about the long-term effects of trauma.
Chasing The Dragon will be released...
Fire incident in Corio
Fire Rescue Victoria was called to an incident on Refinery Road, Corio at about 1.30pm today.
Firefighters arrived within six minutes to find a larger...
The Geelong Wedding Guide Expo is back
The Geelong Wedding Guide Expo is returning to help couples along their journey to say, ‘I Do’.
The free event run by wedding...
Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo celebrates 10 years
The Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo is celebrating a decade of showcasing the latest equipment for outdoor activities.
Formerly known as the Geelong...
Remembering the Ocean Grove king of chess
Ocean Grove resident Gary Bennewitz is being remembered as a “kind and generous” man who loved chess and sports after he died age 94....
Crossing fears grow
Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is calling for the removal of the North Shore level crossing following the death of a man last month....
CCTV footage released in relation to school fire
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage in relation to a significant suspicious fire at a Waurn Ponds School earlier this month.
Investigators...
Dachshund Dash is back for a second year
The Dachshund Dash is back in Geelong for another year for a day of family fun and racing sausage dogs.
The race will...
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...
