A MIX of exciting young talent and the impact of experienced individuals has the Surf Coast Chargers in an exceptional position after seven rounds in the Big V competition’s Division 2. Chargers coach Stef Grayson believes her side, also led by fellow coach Dan Coles, is complementing itself nicely from a balance-perspective in the infancy … [Read more…]
One of Geelong’s most distinguished soldiers will be recognised in a special ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on May 13. Brigadier Arthur Godfrey was one of Australia’s most experienced commanders when he was killed by artillery during the decisive Battle of El Alamein in 1942. The battle turned the tide of the … [Read more…]
Paul McCue has led many lives, from a Territory cop, Hog’s Breath Cafe owner to a federal bureaucrat before returning to the force. See what he’ll miss most about the police union leadership. Northern Territory Police Association President Paul McCue says police have been “severely under resourced” in the Northern Territory for “some time” now. … [Read more…]
Australia is facing a housing crisis with industry figures showing the rate of new builds stalling, as immigration numbers surge. Housing industry figures to be released next week show the number of new home build starts over the next three years will remain static while immigration numbers surge. In the three years to June 2025, … [Read more…]
TUCKED away on Beach Road, Torquay, a community of sewers and quilters catch up while working on textile creations in a shop filled with bright contemporary fabrics thanks to a former nurse’s passion for patchwork. Over the past 17 years, Amitié Textiles (Amitié meaning friendship in French) has grown into one of Australia’s leading fabric … [Read more…]
Geelong music and arts photographer Lucinda Goodwin’s immersive exhibition Retrospect 001 is an exclusive look into Australia’s thriving music scene, showcasing imagery from more than a decade of shooting some of the world’s best artists. Launching last month at Platform Arts Gallery in Geelong, Retrospect 001 presents a look inside Goodwin’s extensive artistic catalogue of … [Read more…]
Geelong music and arts photographer Lucinda Goodwin’s immersive exhibition Retrospect 001 is an exclusive look into Australia’s thriving music scene, showcasing imagery from more than a decade of shooting some of the world’s best artists. Launching last month at Platform Arts Gallery in Geelong, Retrospect 001 presents a look inside Goodwin’s extensive artistic catalogue of … [Read more…]
Nearly one month after the outbreak of the fighting that has killed more than 750 people and displaced hundreds of thousands, the two sides signed the agreement late Thursday at talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah. But already by the next morning the situation on the ground appeared unchanged, with the forces of two … [Read more…]
Taranto and Liam Baker added to their impressive years as well, and are probably one-two in the club’s best and fairest count to date. Geelong were missing premiership players Patrick Dangerfield, Cam Guthrie, Tyson Stengle, Sam De Koning, Brad Close, Jack Henry and Gary Rohan, but were still heavily favoured to continue their charge since … [Read more…]
Two of the greatest full forwards of the 21st century have shared a touching moment after what could be their last AFL clash against each other. The veteran pair, who are both turning 35 this year, came together after the final siren to swap their own signed jumpers in the middle of the MCG. WATCH … [Read more…]