17-year-old charged over 20 armed robberi…
A Hoppers Crossing man has been charged in relation to a series of armed robberies across Melbourne.
Local News | 25 May 2013
Worker threatened with knife in milk bar …
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a milk bar in Herne Hill.
Local News | 25 May 2013
Geelong priest calls for Catholic apology
The head of the Catholic church in Geelong is calling on the country’s most senior Catholic to acknowledge the church’s failings.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Former Geelong man appeals Dubai sentence
A former Geelong Grammar student has formally lodged an appeal against the 10 years jail and $25 million fine he has been given over a failed pr...
Local News | 24 May 2013
Two arrested over Geelong attack
Two men have been arrested over the assault of a man in Geelong’s CBD.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Geelong records coldest morning of the ye…
Geelong has shivered through its coldest morning of the year.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Crisis talks held in Geelong over Ford sh…
The Premier has been holding crisis talks in Geelong, a day after Ford dropped the bombshell that it would be closing its Geelong and Broadm...
Local News | 24 May 2013
95yo Geelong woman`s hour-long wait for a…
The Ambulance Union has revealed an elderly Geelong woman waited more than an hour for an ambulance this week, after having a serious fall ...
Local News | 24 May 2013
Ford says it will help workers
Ford Australia says it will contribute to a government package to assist workers set to lose their jobs, but will not say how much.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Ford accused of betraying Geelong
Ford is being accused of a billion dollar betrayal after its decision to call time on its Australian manufacturing business.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Community supports Ford Geelong workers
Geelong's community leaders have held emergency meetings trying to work out how the state's biggest city can move forward in the wake of the Fo...
Local News | 24 May 2013
Woman charged over disabled attack
A woman accused of robbing a disabled man in Norlane has been arrested.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Eureka stays open - with restrictions
A Geelong hotel will get to keep operating but has been hit with a $10,000 fine and trading restrictions.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Illegal guns crackdown
The head of a covert police taskforce based in Geelong says they will be taking part in a nationwide operation targeting illegal firearms.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Police probe two sus blazes
It has been revealed there was not one but two suspicious fires within a few hours of each other in Norlane.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Flying Pastor farewelled next week
A funeral service for Torquay paraglider pilot Rob Lithgow will be held on Monday.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Weapons, mobiles found in ute
A Werribee man has a date with court, after weapons were allegedly found in his ute.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Trains off the rails this weekend
Buses will be used to get people between Geelong and Melbourne this weekend.
Local News | 24 May 2013
Confirmed: Ford will close Geelong and Br…
Executives at Ford Australia have confirmed the company will close its manufacturing operation in Australia from October 2016.
Local News | 23 May 2013
Norlane unit fire believed suspicious
Police are investigating a house fire in Norlane.
Local News | 23 May 2013
Dodgy cars caught in cop crack down
Thousands of cars have been pulled over across Geelong and the Surf Coast during an operation focusing on unroadworthy vehicles.
Local News | 23 May 2013
Survey targets V/Line failings
Geelong train users will get to have their say on V-Line's performance and the quality of facilities at local stations.
Local News | 23 May 2013
Winch still waiting for natural gas
Winchelsea locals will have to continue lugging in bottled gas, with no word yet on when the Napthine government will be able to sign off on a ...
Local News | 23 May 2013
Pipeline announced for Lethbridge
A new pipeline has been announced to secure clean water for a local farming precinct.
Local News | 23 May 2013
Fire forces Werribee couple out of home
The CFA is investigating a fire at Werribee which gutted a garage and damaged a house.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Super screen up and running at Kardinia P…
Technicians have started testing the new super screen at Simmonds Stadium.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Do you know this credit card bandit?
Police are trying to track down a man who has used a stolen credit card around Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Sports minister under attack over boxing …
A local politician is calling for answers from the state's Sports Minister, after the misuse of funds by a former member of the Professional Box...
Local News | 22 May 2013
Calls for Princes Freeway toll slug
There are calls for tolls to be imposed on existing freeways, including the Princes Freeway between Geelong and Melbourne.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Dangerous vehicles targeted in police bli…
Unroadworthy vehicles will be targeted as part of a major traffic blitz in the state's west.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Man avoids jail over child pornography
A Geelong court has allowed a man to walk away with a suspended sentence despite admitting to possessing child porn.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Gas finally coming to Bannockburn
The Napthine government has come good on an election promise for the Golden Plains Shire.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Police warning after Eastern Gardens scar…
Police say they will be patrolling Geelong's Eastern Gardens during early mornings.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Hopes fading of finding missing paraglide…
The chances of finding a missing paraglider alive are now being seen as very remote.
Local News | 22 May 2013
Window smashed in attempted break in
An alarm is believed to have scared off thieves who have targeted a Werribee chemist.
Local News | 22 May 2013
No guarantee Geelong train services will …
The Victorian Transport Minister cannot guarantee the next set of performance figures for the Geelong line will be better than those from last ...
Local News | 21 May 2013
Target to meet with Oxfam over Bangladesh…
Geelong-based retailer Target says it has not declined to sign an international accord for clothing manufacturers to improve safety in Banglade...
Local News | 21 May 2013
Investigation into making notorious road …
VicRoads says it could be months before it knows what needs to be done to make a deadly local road safer.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Cats set to light the night
If you woke up last night and thought you'd left the lights on, forget it - it was just the glow from the gigantic light towers at Kardinia Park...
Local News | 21 May 2013
Former Grammar student jailed in Dubai
A former Geelong Grammar student has been jailed for 10-years in Dubai and fined $25 million over a failed property deal.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Frustration continues over train car park
Public Transport Victoria is being asked to come up with ways to help ease the parking squeeze at the Geelong Train Station.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Paraglider search continues
The search for a man missing after a paragliding crash which killed his Torquay-based pilot is entering its fourth day.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Man charged over alleged gun find
A 20-year-old Ocean Grove man allegedly caught with a sawn-off shot-gun in his car has been charged.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Local singers need your Voice
Two local singers are now relying on public support to make it through to the final of The Voice.
Local News | 21 May 2013
Ocean Grove fight leaves man in hospital
Police are investigating a street fight in Ocean Grove which has left a man with a serious head injury.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Geelong trains run late... again
Train travellers on the Geelong line have endured another month of delays, according to V/Line's latest performance figures.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Local expert backs push to raise legal dr…
The latest push to increase the drinking age to 21 has the support of a Geelong expert.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Ocean Grove flasher arrested
Police have arrested a man who exposed himself at Ocean Grove.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Search for second paraglider continues
The land, air and sea search for a missing paraglider in the state's south-west will continue today.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Weapon found in car search
An Ocean Grove man is in police custody after allegedly being found in possession of a shotgun.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Old school fire may have been deliberate
Part of a school might have to be demolished after a weekend fire.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Man sues cops over alleged assault
A Werribee man is suing two police officers, claiming he was beaten with a torch and humiliated by the pair.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Missing girl found
A 12-year-old girl who went missing from Lara is now back home.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Security cash for hospital
Barwon Health is getting a government grant to help improve security for staff.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Local officers ready for World Games
A number of local police will be heading overseas to represent Australia later this year.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Dogs take owners for walk
A record number of people and their four-legged companions have turned out for the annual Geelong Million Paws Walk.
Local News | 20 May 2013
Tragic find in search for missing paragli…
Police searching for a Torquay paragliding instructor and his student after they disappeared near Warrnambool have found a man’s body in the sea...
Local News | 19 May 2013
First pictures: classrooms destroyed as o…
An entire wing of the old Norlane High School has been all but destroyed in the second school fire in Geelong in less than a week.
Local News | 18 May 2013
Shell stoppage'will cost $20m'
Oil giant Shell stands to lose up to $20 million when workers at the Corio refinery down tools for a day, over moves to sell the facility or tur...
Local News | 18 May 2013
Police hunt thugs over brutal attack
Police are describing an assault in Geelong’s CBD as sickening and callous.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Fans left in the dark after first Cats ni…
Anger is simmering over the revelation footy fans won't be able to catch buses home after the Cats’ first night match at Kardinia Park.
Local News | 17 May 2013
More federal cash for Geelong
The best part of $2 million will spread across the region during a visit by a Federal Minister.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Geelong heads alcohol call outs for regio…
Geelong paramedics have been called to nearly 500 alcohol-related incidents in a year.
Local News | 17 May 2013
It is easy being Green
A local council will be putting its green credentials to the test.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Cats clam up over supplements scandal
The Geelong Football Club is refusing to comment on new allegations that more clubs have been 'pushing the limits' in regard to player suppleme...
Local News | 17 May 2013
Local companies blasted over sweatshop sa…
Pressure is building on Geelong-based clothing retailers Cotton On and Target to sign an international accord promising to improve safety follow...
Local News | 17 May 2013
Man injured in Tarneit explosion
There has been an explosion at a house at Tarneit.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Chat room scam warning
Police are investigating two separate incidents involving Internet chat rooms.
Local News | 17 May 2013
NBN heads to Werribee
The national rollout of super-fast broadband is now underway in another part of the region.
Local News | 17 May 2013
More cash for Geelong businesses
Good news on the Geelong jobs front with two cash injections to see about 40 positions created.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Truck hangs over bridge edge
There have been huge delays into Melbourne with a truck hanging off the Bolte Bridge.
Local News | 17 May 2013
Vandals cause damage, snap photos at Cori…
Police have been reviewing CCTV footage as they search for a group of males, who decided to tip a vehicle onto its roof at the Corio train st...
Local News | 16 May 2013
Car damaged in Molotov cocktail attack
Police are investigating a Molotov cocktail attack in East Geelong.
Local News | 16 May 2013
No Red Bull wings for Geelong
The state government admits it is unlikely to meet its election promise to bring the Red Bull Air Race to Victoria.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Council fury over super black hole
Geelong's Deputy Mayor says those looking after an old local government superannuation fund should be sacked.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Geelong's teen drinking problem
Startling new figures show over 40 per cent of 14 year olds in Geelong are drinking.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Funding boost for local school
The Victorian government is continuing the big sell of its state budget in Geelong.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Local deadly road forgotten in budget
A deadly Geelong road has been forgotten in the federal budget announcement.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Thanks Frankston - Werribee grabs train c…
All is not as it seems with the state budget with some of the cash promised for the Frankston train line being diverted for improvements to the...
Local News | 16 May 2013
Eight year driving ban for drink driver
A Norlane man has been banned from getting behind the wheel again for eight years.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Bring back our trams: Ansett
We could see trams rattling back along Malop Street if a Geelong Councillor gets his way.
Local News | 16 May 2013
Police search for Ocean Grove flasher
Police are trying to track down a man who flashed a female jogger on a walking track at Ocean Grove.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Good report card + awards = great day for…
Barwon Health has welcomed its latest performance figures, for the three months to the end of March.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Budget splashes money for Princes Highway
The Prime Minister and Treasurer are busy selling their new budget which will be $19 billion in the red.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Moderate rate hike for Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled its rate hike for home owners.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Rates up - and down - on Surf Coast
The Surf Coast Shire is changing the way it charges rates.
Local News | 15 May 2013
COGG dashes hard waste hopes
A hard waste collection will only be available to some Geelong ratepayers.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Police investigate another North Geelong …
Police are investigating whether an overnight fire in North Geelong is linked to a recent spate of blazes in the area.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Man jailed over daughter abuse
A man originally from the Golden Plains Shire has been jailed over the sexual abuse of his own daughter.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Man fined over Blues Train crash
The man who made news headlines after crashing his car into the Bellarine's iconic Blues Train has faced court.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Locals keep their Voice
Geelong singer Michael Stangel is through to the next stage of The Voice.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Slippery escapee back home
A pet python which escaped from its Grovedale enclosure has been reunited with its owner.
Local News | 15 May 2013
Angelina tells: why I opted for double ma…
Breast cancer experts are encouraging women to read a New York Times article in which actress Angelina Jolie reveals her reasons for having an e...
Local News | 15 May 2013
$100k fire at North Geelong
An overnight fire at North Geelong has caused over $100,000 damage.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Drama blocks Norlane street
Part of a street in Norlane has been blocked off during the night.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Golfing legend farewelled
The Geelong golfing community has farewelled one of its own.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Local ambulance wait times blow out
It has been revealed a man in Geelong West had to wait nearly five hours for an ambulance after glass became embedded in his foot.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Princes Highway budget hopes
The member for the most marginal seat in the country is staying tight-lipped over what projects he has been lobbying for ahead of tonight's Fed...
Local News | 14 May 2013
Rates hike for Wyndham residents
A local council has released its budget for the next financial year, with a 5.5 per cent increase for ratepayers.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Bellarine homes targeted in break ins
Police are investigating a number of brazen break-ins on the Bellarine.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Accused killer remanded in custody
A Tarneit man accused of murder has faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Local News | 14 May 2013
Would-be robbers arrested at Bell Park
Police have charged two would-be robbers after catching them red-handed on Saturday night in Bell Park.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Sad end to a lost dog story that captured…
A Werribee family who gave up an overseas holiday so they could offer the money as a reward for their lost dog Molly, is devastated after learni...
Local News | 13 May 2013
12 busted over limit
Twelve drink drivers have been pulled off local roads in the latest police blitz.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Teen charged over school fire
Charges have been laid over an early-morning fire at a local high school.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Budget boost for local roads
A $14 million boost to upgrade Victoria’s most deadly roads is expected to be announced in this week’s federal budget.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Tarneit accused due in court
A man charged over the death of another man at Tarneit is due to face the Melbourne Magistrates Court today.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Officers armed with new weapon
Geelong and Corio police will be armed with Tasers from today.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Notorious horror stretch to be reviewed
A review of a deadly local road is due to start this week.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Mums give up brekky for a run
Thousands of local mums have foregone the traditional breakfast in bed to get up early for a good cause.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Geelong’s warm weather run over
The run of fine weather in Geelong, Werribee and the Surf Coast has come to an abrupt end.
Local News | 13 May 2013
Truck rolls in CBD smash
Emergency services have been called to a collision between a truck and a car in Geelong, that’s left the larger vehicle on its side in the midd...
Local News | 13 May 2013
Man charged over Tarneit death
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of a man at Tarneit.
Local News | 11 May 2013
Shell tries to stop Corio refinery protes…
Shell will be heading to the Fair Work Commission later this month, to try stop staff at its Corio refinery holding a 24-hour political prot...
Local News | 10 May 2013
High crash rate on local road prompts inv…
Vicroads and police are about to review a dangerous stretch of the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road.
Local News | 10 May 2013
David Davis: pollie pay rises, Geelong’s …
State health minister David Davis deflected questions about massive pay rises for Victorian MPs, telling BayFM the increases have been recommend...
Local News | 10 May 2013
Speedsters nabbed on bypass
A police operation on the Geelong Bypass has netted 78 people speeding.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Tasers finally rolled out in Geelong
The high incidence of weapons being used against police has led to Geelong officers being armed with tasers.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Search for $28k watch
A watch worth $28,000 has been stolen from a Lorne home.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Fight turns deadly in Tarneit
A fight in a Tarneit street has turned deadly.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Molly joins Amphlett memorial push
A close friend of Chrissy Amphlett is throwing his support behind a petition to get a local memorial for the late Divinyls singer.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Another accident on notorious road
There has been another serious accident on the Bacchus March Road at Balliang.
Local News | 10 May 2013
NDIS clients get a say in own cases
An agreement has been reached on how locals with disabilities will access the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Palliative care study may shock doctors
Most older Australians say they don't want to be kept alive if it means a poorer quality of life.
Local News | 10 May 2013
UPDATE: delays easing on Geelong line
A track fault at Newport which has caused huge delays on the Geelong and Werribee train lines this morning has now been fixed.
Local News | 10 May 2013
Male questioned over armed hold ups
A person has been interviewed in relation to a spate of armed hold ups at Hoppers Crossing.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Man reverses into shop window
A man in his 70s has been taken to Geelong Hospital after backing into a shop.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Chemical plant may not go ahead: expert
A hazardous materials expert says plans for a huge expansion of a chemical storage plant at North Geelong will not happen if there is even the s...
Local News | 09 May 2013
Sports personality in hospital after roo …
A former Channel Nine sports presenter has been taken to hospital after hitting a kangaroo during a bike ride.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Old TV signal set for Geelong switch-off
Some Geelong residents will be forced to make the switch to digital TV within weeks, months before the rest of the region.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Locals fight chemical storage plans
Plans to re-open a North Geelong chemical plant have been made public, amid fears about its proximity to nearby businesses and homes.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Shire anger over Bannockburn budget snub
A local council has hit out at the state government for failing to fund a badly needed school.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Mayor backs case for Chrissy Amphlett mem…
Geelong’s mayor says there is a strong case for a permanent memorial for late Geelong rocker Christine Amphlet.
Local News | 09 May 2013
More arrests over gardens bashing
A 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy have been charged over the brutal bashing and robbery of two men in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens, bringi...
Local News | 09 May 2013
Werribee woman charged over armed robbery
A woman from Werribee is one of two people facing charges over an armed robbery in central Melbourne.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Warm autumn May set to continue
Geelong’s unseasonably warm May will continue until the weekend, but will be gone by Mother’s Day.
Local News | 09 May 2013
Autumn sun – enjoy it while it lasts
We're being encouraged make the most of all the sunshine around Geelong before it disappears.
Local News | 08 May 2013
New hospital cash is not enough: Labor
The state opposition leader is questioning whether $50-million will be enough to deliver a new hospital for Geelong.
Local News | 08 May 2013
Thieves steal band equipment from North G…
A university student has been left without an income, after nearly $8,000 worth of his band's equipment was stolen from his car in North Geelon...
Local News | 08 May 2013
Mum defends right to hit child
A local woman accused of bashing her young daughter will argue she acted within her rights as a parent.
Local News | 08 May 2013
State budget: what it means for you
Around $140 million from the state budget will come the Geelong region’s way, with neighbouring Wyndham to receive more than $60 million. $50 ...
Local News | 08 May 2013
Emergency crews called to two crashes wit…
Two spectacular crashes within just a few hundred metres of each other in Geelong West have ended with cars rolling.
Local News | 08 May 2013
Local centre expanding
The first stage of an expansion of the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre in expected to be complete by the middle of next year.
Local News | 08 May 2013
Imogen fails to find her Voice
Imogen Brough’s time on the Channel nine show The Voice is up.
Local News | 08 May 2013
Roadworks on Bellarine
Drivers on the Bellarine are being warned about some changed traffic conditions.
Local News | 08 May 2013
Safe full of cash dumped in Queenscliff
A safe stolen from a Queenscliff bakery has been returned to its rightful owners - full of cash!
Local News | 07 May 2013
White House urged to merge US and Austral…
A petition has been created on the White House website calling for the US and Australia to merge into one super-nation called “Ameristralia.”
Local News | 07 May 2013
Second public hospital for Geelong
The Victorian government will come good on an election promise for Geelong this afternoon.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Man fined over dog death
A Hamlyn Heights man who let his pregnant dog die in agony has faced court.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Jobless rate higher in Geelong, Werribee
Unemployment rates in Geelong and Werribee are higher than the state average.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Speeding cyclists avoiding fines
Half the motorcyclists caught speeding on the Princes Freeway are avoiding fines, because their bikes do not have front number plates.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Ford supplier in trouble
The company which supplies LPG cylinders to Ford and Holden is under voluntary administration.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Geelong rallies around fire victims
A Geelong community group has surprised the victims of the Dereel bushfire with a big donation.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Petition for a Chrissy Lane in Melbourne
A petition has been launched to name a Melbourne laneway after Chrissy Amphlett.
Local News | 07 May 2013
More burns for the Otways
Milder conditions will see the planned burning program in the Otways stepped up this week.
Local News | 07 May 2013
Werribee man accused of threatening woman…
A Werribee man been charged with six offences including false imprisonment and conduct endangering person.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Fatigue leads to bad smash at Winchelsea
Police believe fatigue is what led to a head-on smash near Winchelsea.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Collision delays local trains
Vline says it is not expecting any flow-on delays from a collision between a train and a pedestrian at Hoppers Crossing.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Abbott’s each way bet on NDIS HQ
Tony Abbott has backed Geelong as a potential home of the NDIS headquarters.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Bay West the best port option: former Tol…
There is growing support for a Geelong Port development.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Tony pedals into town
Tony Abbott has not given up the opportunity for some political point scoring during a visit to Geelong.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Children injured in accident
A two car accident near Winchelsea has left six people in hospital.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Prisoner injured at Barwon
A Barwon Prison inmate has been treated at Geelong Hospital after an incident at the Lara jail.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Petrol prices on way up
The cheap petrol we have been enjoying the past few weeks is over.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Residents warned of coastal smoke
Authorities are warning smoke from a planned burn may be visible around Anglesea and the Great Ocean Road.
Local News | 06 May 2013
Have your cosmetics been tested on animal…
Some of the world's biggest cosmetic brands are being accused of lying to the Australian public about animal testing.
Local News | 06 May 2013
13-year-old arrested over savage bashing
Two boys aged just 13 and 16, one of them from Werribee, have been charged over the brutal bashings of two men in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens.
Local News | 04 May 2013
Pair fined over cycle slap
A dare to slap a cyclist on the backside has ended with a woman seriously hurt and two men fined.
Local News | 04 May 2013
Award-winning local restaurant to close
An award-winning restaurant on the Bellarine will soon be closing its doors.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Arrests over hooning at Hoppers Crossing
Police are expecting to lay charges after a video surfaced on YouTube showing two hoons doing burnouts and fishtails at a Hoppers Crossing i...
Local News | 03 May 2013
Ritz Hotel safe – for now
The owner of the Ritz Hotel in Geelong has waited until the 11th hour to put safety fencing around the dilapidated building.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Local jobs again under a cloud
The jobs of hundreds of people at Alcoa's Point Henry smelter are again in doubt just a year after a $42 million government bailout.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Man arrested after police chase
A man is due to face court today charged over a police chase though Hoppers Crossing.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Horror road stretch to be looked at
The state’s Roads Minister says the site of a double fatality on the Geelong Bacchus Marsh Road needs attention.
Local News | 03 May 2013
CFA crews on high alert
There is an unusual spike in the fire danger rating for the Geelong region.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Lara’s new centre underway
The Lara town centre project is officially underway.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Black Adder star visits Geelong
The man famous for being the sidekick on Black Adder has been in Geelong.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Library finds temporary home
Work to relocate the Geelong City Library has started.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Geelong embraces ‘suspended coffee’
A local cafe owner has brought an international movement to Geelong.
Local News | 03 May 2013
Former AFL footballer refused bail over G…
Former AFL player William "Billy" Nicholls has been refused bail over shootings in North Shore and Corio, and will face court again in Septembe...
Local News | 02 May 2013
Notorious road claims another two lives
Two women have died and a man is fighting for his life after a two car accident at Balliang East.
Local News | 02 May 2013
Cash promised for new suburb
The Napthine government says it is prepared to put tens of millions of dollars improving infrastructure in one of the region’s newest suburbs. ...
Local News | 02 May 2013
Two wanted over burglary
Police are after public help as they investigate a Wyndham Vale burglary.
Local News | 02 May 2013
Local ‘Voice’ a favourite
Werribee singer Caterina Torres is sitting in the top five favourites to take out the Channel Nine singing show The Voice.
Local News | 02 May 2013
Arrest over 10-person brawl at Werribee
Police have arrested a Tarneit man over a 10-person brawl in Werribee at the weekend.
Local News | 01 May 2013
$1-a-day to pay for NDIS: Gillard
Australians will pay hundreds of dollars a year in extra taxes to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Businesses targeted during weekend burgs
Police are worried at the number of commercial properties being hit by thieves across Geelong.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Werribee’s population explosion
Point Cook and Tarneit are some of the fastest growing suburbs in the state.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Colac after-hours care remains open
Colac Hospital’s emergency care centre will continue to operate around the clock.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Council forces action over eyesore
The owner of Geelong eyesore the Ritz has less than 48-hours to fence off part of the dilapidated building.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Queenscliff locals in for rate rise
Queenscliff residents are looking at a rate rise for the 2013/14 financial year.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Library plans given the green light
Construction of central Geelong’s innovative Library and Heritage Centre redevelopment is expected to take just over two years.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Local chef one of the world’s best
A restaurant run by an Ocean Grove chef has made the list of the world’s top 50 eateries.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Samsung washers in urgent recall
150,000 Samsung washing machines are being recalled amid fears they could start a fire.
Local News | 01 May 2013
Mum jailed over theft
A Leopold woman has been jailed for eight years after stealing nearly $8 million from her employer.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Mum admits to stealing millions
A Leopold woman who stole millions of dollars from her employer is due to find out her fate today.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Investigations continue into fatal blaze
A power board and other electrical devices have been seized as the investigation into a fatal house fire at Newcomb continues.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Accused Kally killer faces court
A St Leonards woman will face a committal hearing in July to find out if she will stand trial for the murder of her ex-partner Douglas Kally.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Water plant opens amid Shell uncertainty
Geelong's Northern Water Treatment Plant is officially open.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Golden Plains releases draft budget
Golden Plains is the first local council to release its draft budget.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Bring NDIA HQ here: Geelong
The fight to get the National Disability Insurance Agency Headquarters in Geelong has stepped up.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
School boost for Wyndham
The Education Union is welcoming millions of dollars in funding for two new schools for the region.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Planned burn for Anglesea
Two small burns are being planned for the Anglesea region today.
Local News | 30 Apr 2013
Man dies after Newcomb blaze
An elderly man has died after being pulled from a house fire in Newcomb.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Family offers $5k reward for missing Moll…
A Werribee family has sacrificed an overseas holiday to fund a $5000 reward for their missing pet dog.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Werribee blaze suspicious
Investigations will be held into the cause of an overnight house fire in Tarneit.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Rider dies in GOR smash
A 64-year-old man has died after losing control of his motorbike on the Great Ocean Road at Bellbrae.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Grass fire sparks fire warning
A warning the fire danger period is not over for the Geelong region.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Lost boy found
The power of social media has again been shown during a plea to find a lost Lara boy.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Man injured in pub brawl
A 31-year-old Werribee man has suffered a cut to his face after a pub brawl at Maribyrnong.
Local News | 29 Apr 2013
Missing medals “irreplaceable”
An army reservist is devastated after losing two of his service medals at the Point Danger Dawn Service at Torquay on ANZAC Day.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Bikie killer loses appeal
A bikie killer has lost his court appeal against his sentence for a Geelong Cup Day drive-by shooting.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Meredith accused back in court
A man accused of killing his parents in their home near Wangaratta home will face court again in September.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
$26-million station on track
Construction of a new train station for Grovedale will start early next year.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Former AFL player arrested over Geelong s…
A former AFL footballer has been remanded in custody this afternoon, after being arrested outside the Corio Village shopping centre this mor...
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Cats arrested at gunpoint
Police have been in touch with the Geelong Football Club, after two of the Cats were arrested at gunpoint.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Record crowds remember: ANZAC Day video a…
Record numbers at the Torquay Dawn Service for ANZAC Day, with good crowds also being reported from other commemorative events across the regi...
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Anzac Day accident leaves man in hospital
A man's spent most of his Anzac Day in hospital after partially severing his arm in an angle grinder accident.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Accused parent killer due in court
A man accused of killing his parents in a scene police describe as violent and complicated is due to face the Melbourne Magistrates Court today...
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Local rail crossings ignored - again
A local rail crossing rated as one of the worst in Victoria does not look like it will get a cent from the Victorian budget.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Annual pollie pedal to Geelong
Tony Abbott will don the lycra this weekend as he starts his 1000 km annual charity bike ride.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Gift shop targeted in robbery
A Geelong gift shop has been broken into for a third time in four weeks.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
Anzac Day blaze sears Hungry Jacks
Fire fighters say it is lucky a blaze at a Geelong fast food outlet did not cause any more damage.
Local News | 26 Apr 2013
ANZAC Day: Lest We Forget
A huge crowd has braved a cold and early start to the day to take part in what has become the largest ANZAC Day event outside of a capital city...
Local News | 25 Apr 2013
Councillor keeps licence
A Surf Coast Councillor will keep his drivers licence, despite being caught driving while suspended.
Local News | 25 Apr 2013
Facebook helps catch local crims
Werribee police are following Geelong's lead and turning to Facebook to help catch criminals.
Local News | 25 Apr 2013
Car v truck closes Midland Hwy
A woman has been flown to hospital after a collision between a car and a truck on the Midland Highway.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Man arrested in Meredith charged with mur…
A man arrested in Meredith has been charged with murdering his parents at Wangaratta.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Prison boss mystery continues
Police are preparing to hand a brief of evidence to the state coroner on the disappearance of Barwon Prison boss David Prideaux.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Police out in force over Anzac Day Weeken…
Police will target Geelong as part of an operation trying to reduce road trauma.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Safety worries over Geelong eyesore
There are growing calls for something to finally be done with a Geelong eyesore.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Teenager charged over Hoppers Crossing as…
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape after two separate attacks on women.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Proposal to change local de-sexing law
A plan to bring in mandatory de-sexing of cats and dogs in Geelong is now out on public display.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Meredith arrest over Wangaratta deaths
A man has been arrested in Meredith over the gruesome murder of a couple in the state's north-east.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Aged Care facility fined over discriminat…
A Highton mum who was discriminated against while trying to return to work from maternity leave has won a court fight against her former employe...
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Coast burgs may be linked
Police say a spate of break-ins across the region could be linked.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Thousands to pay their respects for Anzac…
The largest Dawn Service outside an Australian capital city will take place on the Surf Coast tomorrow.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Hopes grow of Tiger’s Avalon return
Avalon chiefs want to talk to the new bosses of Tiger Airways to try and get the budget airline back flying at the local airport.
Local News | 24 Apr 2013
Ambulance ramping at local hospitals on t…
Paramedics are worried lives could be put at risk as waiting times to transfer patients from ambulances to hospitals go up. New stats shows ra...
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Drug bust at Hoppers Crossing
A Hoppers Crossing man is facing drugs charges after a police raid on his property.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Missing Sarah may be in Geelong
Police believe missing teen Sarah Brown may have been seen in Geelong over the weekend.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Accused burglar fails to front court
A man accused of being responsible for a spate of break-ins and car thefts across Geelong has failed to show for court.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Concern over ‘monster trucks’ on the road…
The massive trucks that currently drive on the Princes Freeway between Geelong and Broadmeadows will soon be on other major roads.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Geelong rock legend remembered
Chrissy Amphlett fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the Geelong rocker.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Small school receives large slice of fund…
More than $2.5 million will be spent upgrading local schools.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
NSW upset over Avalon’s international pla…
New South Wales businesses are upset Avalon is about to become an international airport.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Burglary accused remanded
A Lara man accused of being involved in a break in at Herne Hill has faced the Geelong Magistrates Court.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Industry needs government help: car giant…
The heads of Australia’s three car manufacturers are warning the industry will not survive unless there is continued government assistance.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Roads wish list before federal election
The RACV has released its wish list ahead of the September 14 poll.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Locals won’t be worse off under Libs: can…
The woman trying to win the country's most marginal seat has hit back at claims her electorate will be better off under Labor.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Man arrested over car ramming
A Werribee man will be charged on summons after allegedly ramming a car and carrying another man 15 metres on his bonnet.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Werribee produce in Werribee supermarket
Some good news on the local jobs front.
Local News | 23 Apr 2013
Cancer claims Geelong’s greatest rock sta…
Geelong-born rock star Chrissy Amphlett has died from cancer at the age of 53.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Pair arrested over Herne Hill break in
Two people have been arrested over an alleged break-in at Herne Hill.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Avalon’s international gateway getting cl…
Passengers could soon be able to fly from Avalon to the Philippines.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Abbott will cost locals thousands: Labor
There are claims typical families living in the country’s most marginal seat will be worse off under a Coalition government.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Busy weekend for CFA crews
Police are investigating a deliberately lit blaze at Newcomb.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Computers stolen in break in
A number of computers have been stolen during a break-in at an East Geelong computer shop.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Push to include Geelong in high speed rai…
A push in underway to have Geelong included in plans for a high-speed rail network along Australia's east coast.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Mental health boost for Werribee
Werribee's Mercy Hospital will get a new 54-bed mental health unit by 2016.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Missing girl spotted in Werribee
A young girl missing for more than two-months has been spotted in in Werribee.
Local News | 22 Apr 2013
Dad to be charged over Geelong protest
Police say a Clifton Springs dad who staged a rooftop protest in Geelong's CBD will be charged on summons with trespassing.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
47 grand of equipment stolen from Karinga…
Staff at Geelong disability provider have been left shocked after discovering that all of the equipment used to run their adventure program...
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Police targeting online predators arrest …
Police cracking down on online predators who target kids have charged a Werribee man.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Community papers axed as News Ltd cuts ag…
Another round of cost-cutting has begun at News Limited, the owner of the Geelong Advertiser.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Texas explosion unlikely here: experts
Geelong residents are being assured an explosion similar to the one at a Texas fertiliser plant is very unlikely at a Lara distribution centre....
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Man remanded over shooting, gun thefts
A Corio man will face court again in May charged over the theft of more than 20 guns, and a shooting at North Shore.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Abbott continues local sales pitch
Tony Abbott continues his assault on fighting to win Australia’s most marginal seat today.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Water usage hits record high
Geelong locals have been using more water over the Summer.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Lara’s Bank Hotel back to its best
An historic Lara building has been brought back to its former glory.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Myki here to stay
The controversial Myki rollout will be complete this weekend.
Local News | 19 Apr 2013
Geelong truckie loses control before fata…
Police believe a Bell Post Hill man lost control of his prime mover, before it slammed head-on into a ute at Riddells Creek, north-west of Melb...
Local News | 18 Apr 2013
Police find $60,000 in stolen goods
A Corio man will face court charged with receiving stolen goods.
Local News | 18 Apr 2013
Unions sceptical about Abbott forum
There will be no warm welcome for Tony Abbott when he arrives at a forum in Geelong tonight.
Local News | 18 Apr 2013
Paramedics hope for pay breakthrough
A breakthrough in the long running teachers pay dispute has given hope to Geelong paramedics who also want a better pay deal with the Napthine ...
Local News | 18 Apr 2013
Bad dads raise brawling boys
Abusive fathers are being blamed for alcohol-fuelled aggression amongst young men.
Local News | 18 Apr 2013
Police helicopter over Little River
The police chopper has been hovering over Little River, after a man's body was found at a grass fire near the intersection of Little River-Ripl...
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Mayor: Geelong could be state’s “second c…
Geelong is set to reap the benefits and could become Victoria’s “second capital” once Melbourne reaches the limits of its growth boundaries, ac...
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Unfilled shifts leave Geelong exposed: La…
Claims the high number of unfilled paramedic shifts is leaving communities like Geelong dangerously exposed.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Have you seen this boat?
A racing boat stolen from near Ballarat has reportedly been seen around Werribee.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Local’s poker face pays dividends
A Geelong man has walked away with more than $200,000 from a poker game.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Troop: I will return
Former Geelong runner Lee Troop is flying back to his new home in Colorado after getting caught up in the Boston Marathon tragedy.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Little River death not suspicious
Police believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a man at Little River.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
CSIRO jobs on the line
More local jobs could be under threat with the CSIRO looking to slash jobs.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Doctor fights for compensation
A doctor sacked then taken back by Barwon Health wants more than $250,000 in compensation.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Abbott’s charity ride targets marginal se…
Tony Abbott is turning an annual charity bike ride into a pedal for political power.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
World wants to come to Geelong
New figures show Geelong is making its mark on the world map.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Support charity a step closer for Loren
A Geelong woman has won $70,000 to help start up a charity.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
Police to target school zones
School is back for term two and that means the return of 40km school zones.
Local News | 17 Apr 2013
New leads in North Shore shooting
Police have released CCTV footage as they investigate a shooting at North Shore, in the hope that someone might recognise two men wanted for ...
Local News | 16 Apr 2013
Troop: I was 200 metres from bomb blasts
An 8-year-old boy is one of two people confirmed dead after two bombs went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in the US.
Local News | 16 Apr 2013
Geelong Olympian okay after Boston blasts
Former Geelong runner Lee Troop is currently in lockdown in his Boston hotel after explosions ripped through the end of the Boston Marathon.
Local News | 16 Apr 2013
Geelong trains late - again
Another bad report card for V/Line on the Geelong train line.
Local News | 16 Apr 2013
What’s on this weekend?
Hi and welcome to another week leading into another weekend full of options for your leisure time. Timely in view of the winter weather is a festival which ...
23 May 2013
Rug up for a great weekend ahead!
Well this cooler weekend ahead promises to deliver great options in fulfilling your leisure time, just make sure you take your woolly jacket and an umbrella...
16 May 2013
Cauliflower – The Ultimate Comfort …
Cauliflower makes me think of winter comfort food, but few gardeners realise that NOW is the time to plant it for the best ...
09 Apr 2013
It's Great To Be Corny
Believe it or not, corn is actually originated from a South American grass species called Teosinte. ...
01 Mar 2013
Going completely bananas!
Wild weather in Australia's north has once again shown how vulnerable our food system can be. With most of ou...
26 Feb 2013
Dealing with leaf curl so your summ…
A bad dose of leaf curl can render your peach and nectarine trees fruitless. FRUITLESS I TELLS YA! Also known a...
04 Jan 2013
Our Top Immune Herbs to Prevent Winter Il…
There’s been a lot of noise in the media in recent weeks about the “deadly flu” hitting Australia... and it’s about this time every year that we...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate and pamper our Mum. It’s about acknowledging and appreciating how nurturing, caring, loving, ...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
Depression
Life is too short not to be happy… but unfortunately anxiety and depression inhibit many to fully enjoy life’s pleasures. Those who experience t...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
Stress Buster
Ghandi once said, “There is more to life than increasing its speed” And if we truly desire to live a healthy and happy life we need to make a re...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Apr 2013
PMS
There is still not a great deal of understanding of the causes of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but a staggering 150 symptoms have been identified...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 19 Apr 2013
Mood Changes and Menopause
About one in ten women experience depression, anxiety or feelings of inadequacy around menopause (Trickey, 1998). Whether the cause of this is d...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 18 Mar 2013
Power Surges
For many healthy women menopause is a smooth and easy transition with very few adverse symptoms. However the transition to menopause, known as p...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 12 Mar 2013
Menopause… a Time of Change
Menopause is a time of change. And making it a time of positive change is not just pot-luck! There is now plenty of evidence to suggest that pre...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 06 Mar 2013
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from IBS you are not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Australians will suffer from the condition at so...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 18 Feb 2013
Feeling Bloated?
Do you often feel bloated after meals, or suffer from flatulence, belching or indigestion? Bloating is a sign that your digestion is not working...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 13 Feb 2013
Magnesium on the Menu
In our ‘Back on Track’ program we include magnesium as an essential supplement - and here’s why... 1. Magnesium is needed for our body to produc...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 29 Jan 2013
Getting Back On Track
Are You Ready to Reach your Potential in 2013? Well Here’s the thing... …if you keep on doing the same things, you can only expect the same r...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 21 Jan 2013
Break the Habit
The great thing about Christmas and New Year in the Southern Hemisphere is that it falls in summer. And summer for a lot of us means holidays, s...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 16 Jan 2013
Take Time to Feast, Reflect & Relax
A Time to Feast The Christmas season is a traditional time for feasting and I believe it is very important to preserve and practise our cultura...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 24 Dec 2012
Obesity is growing
According to a report released last month by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) the rates of obesity in Australia have increa...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 12 Dec 2012
Weight Loss
The Second 3 Drivers that may Impede Weight Loss 4. The Impact of Stress on Fat Loss Cortisol is a hormone which is normally present in the body...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 04 Dec 2012
The Love Sandwich... how to relate better…
People LOVE compliments. They like to know you value them and see their strengths as much as you notice their weaknesses. So why not tell th...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Curiosi-tea... opening your mind to more.
Imagine if you no longer had expectations and instead went into every ghost ride, every sexual experience, every conversation with a complete...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Be careful of wearing the welcome sign, o…
So you know how to say ‘No’ (inadvertently as it may be), you’re simply saying ‘No’ to the wrong person. Sometimes putting yourself first can...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Kiss and make up? How to grow from lover’…
Take the approach of wanting to ‘understand’ where your lover is coming from; what caused them to act in that way? Be curious as opposed to an...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Good friendships put the colour in your c…
Simply being your friendly, loving self is the first step. Next, you need to leave the house. New friends are unlikely to come knockin’ at you...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
‘Down-time’ the key to weight loss? Yes… …
Because most of us decide to keep chasing the lion, these stress hormones trigger the body into burning calories from carbs and lean muscle in...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Shopping for a lover.. online? Go on. Try…
Well the same goes for meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right. Date a few, find out what attributes you value in a partner, then don’t settle for less. In...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Health scares. Getting to the root cause …
This is how our body communicates to us. So instead of getting frustrated next time you catch a cold, get sick with a virus or hurt your back...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 29 Nov 2012
Weight Loss vs Fat Loss
When thinking about implementing any kind of weight management program, a distinction must be made between fat loss and weight loss. Many low-fa...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 27 Nov 2012
The caped crusaders of the fruit bowl: Tu…
BLUEBERRIES: Blueberries have been shown to not only reverse memory less, but shrink cancerous tumours and prevent the development and growth...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 22 Nov 2012
Transformation… the first piece of the pu…
Around 500BC, the Greek philosopher and founder of modern medicine, Hippocrates, first hinted at the notion of lifestyle medicine. He warned us...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 20 Nov 2012
Possibilities are endless.. really! Are y…
This is the key to developing our potential. The more we step out of our comfort zone and make new decisions, the more the muscle mass in our ...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 15 Nov 2012
2012 Healthy Trends for Weight Loss
In the past couple of years mention the word “svelte” or “leptin green coffee”, “high protein diets like Dukan or Atkins ” and you’ll have anyon...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 13 Nov 2012
The Mind-Body-Soul Connection
At Mammoth Health we’re about more than just addressing illness with supplements and diet. We are also about living our lives to their full pote...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 06 Nov 2012
How Positive Are You?
Have you noticed we tend to spend a lot of time focusing on our weaknesses, forever striving to turn a weakness into a strength and often becomi...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 22 Oct 2012
LOVER'S QUARRELS
Relationships, when going well, give us an undeniable zest of life – topping us up with strength, ambition and an unshakable belief in our most ...
Wellbeing - Tamra 2013 | 18 Oct 2012
Liver Detox
These past couple of weeks we have been discussing how to detox safely and effectively… and discovered it’s not as simple as taking a liver for...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 15 Oct 2012
DOORMAT SYNDROME
Be careful of wearing the welcome sign, or you may end up being a doormat. Relationship Therapist, Tamra Mercieca, says you don't have to keep ...
Tamra Mercieca - Wellbeing | 15 Oct 2012
Detoxing… gotta get the gut right first!
When most people think “detox” they think liver. And the liver is an important detoxifying organ but most people (and products) only focus on th...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 08 Oct 2012
CURIOSI-TEA
Albert Eistein once said: ‘I have no special talents. I’m only passionately curious.’ Relationships Therapist Tamra Mercieca talks about how be...
Tamra Mercieca - Wellbeing | 05 Oct 2012
Ginger Offers Chemotherapy Relief
It was reported in The Age (16/5/09) that a study has found Ginger reduced, by 40 per cent, the sick feeling of cancer patients taking chemothe...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 01 Oct 2012
Take Control
Channel 9 news recently reported (16/4/12) that each year 80,000 Australians will get the flu. 15,000 of these flu victims will end up in hospi...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 01 Oct 2012
Krill Oil or Fish Oil
With all the marketing noise out there it’s difficult to know whether we should be taking Fish Oil or Krill Oil. Let’s have a look at the two… ...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 01 Oct 2012
It’s Time To Detox & Cleanse
I don’t know about you but this morning I could smell the promise of Spring in the air. And Spring is traditionally the time for renewal, new...
Mary Petherick - Wellbeing | 01 Oct 2012
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13 May 2013
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07 May 2013
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08 Apr 2013
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21 May 2013
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