Local libraries are set to bear the brunt of Geelong Council’s budget shortfalls, with the Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation told to find over $1 million to help fund the service. In response to the shortfall the GRLC will propose the closure of the Barwon Heads, Geelong West and Highton libraries and the transition of Chilwell … [Read more…]
Punters are generally loathe to use the ‘m’ word, but the Punters Inside Run team are all firmly in the corner of the hot favourite in Saturday’s Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m). The reigning Everest winner is $1.80 favourite with Betr to take out the $1.5 million Doomben 10,000 (1200m). The Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick … [Read more…]
THE Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) says it has no choice but to permanently shut some Geelong libraries and cut the hours at others in response to a funding shortfall from the City of Greater Geelong. In its 2023/24 draft budget, released today (Friday, May 12), GRLC proposes to close three libraries – Barwon Heads, … [Read more…]
Highly-regarded Geelong researchers are seeking a major overhaul of the food industry to address rife mental health issues. See what they’re calling for. In a newly published paper focused on the importance of food systems for brain health an international team, including staff from Deakin University, argues that today’s global food environments and systems are … [Read more…]
A state pennant win has marked an emotional week for an Ocean Grove Bowling Club champion who lost his grandmother just days before the event. Hoping to bowl the opposition over: Edmonton Ladies Bowls Club president, Sandra Bates, said the team is thrilled to be the best in FNQ ahead of a state title competition … [Read more…]
Geelong has named two debutants to take on Darebin Falcons, with Mia Fuller and Ruby Bowers set to run out in the Hoops for the first time. Geelong Falcons graduate Fuller and Bowers have both come through AFL Barwon, and have been named on the interchange for Sunday’s clash at La Trobe University. Eliza Wilson-Macdonald, … [Read more…]
Aussie investors are part of class action against the YouTube sensation’s failed CryptoZoo NFT experiment. Paul is defending the action. See how it unfolded. “If I randomly saw him in public I’d call him a “sub human c**t” just so he got a taste of Aussie culture,” said user ‘slow_hank’ after Paul announced his trip … [Read more…]
Les Cropley has worked hard both in his career and in his role as Lions Club member. Matt Hewson sat down with Les ahead of his trip to Boston in the United States, where he will be officially installed as Lions district governor for the Southwest-Barwon area of Victoria. From New Zealand to Mount Isa, … [Read more…]
AFL Barwon has implemented a new process for its tribunal hearings, with players set to miss extra games if they unsuccessfully challenge a ban. The Victorian governing body implemented changes to the existing framework, which has moved from tribunals having discretion in implementing penalties for players who appeared before them. Wilson confirmed that method had … [Read more…]
A 16-year-old has taken the Australia Cup by storm after a match winning display off the bench but he wasn’t the only youngster to impress off the bench. Manchester City supporters were in confident mood in the Spanish capital ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg clash with Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s outfit were … [Read more…]