Geelong Star albatross deaths force fishing ban for factory trawler
Geelong Star albatross deaths force fishing ban for factory trawler Updated January 30, 2016 12:59:25 Factory trawler Geelong Star has been banned from fishing after the deaths of several albatross.The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) imposed the ban after a "higher than expected level of albatross mortalities" on the ship's last fishing trip.It will not be allowed to fish again until the operators agree to additional mitigation measures imposed by AFMA...>> view originalOh, I do love to live by the seaside at Geelong and the Bellarine
Some of the 100-plus bollards standing guard around Geelong’s waterfront. Picture: Chris GroenhoutWHEN choosing a place to call home, there are many factors families contemplate and every growth corridor has its own distinct drawcard.For the coastal areas around Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, the resounding opinion is that lifestyle is a clear winner with families embracing everything that comes with it.That being said, continued growth and development ensures it shines in many other ways ..>> view originalFloating Christmas tree fund talks stalled
Geelong council has delayed making a decision on the floating Christmas tree budget blow out. Picture: Peter RistevskiGEELONG councillors have deferred budgeting decisions on the floating Christmas tree and a central Geelong marketing levy, citing the need for more time to make informed decisions.Councillors had been asked to vote on whether to seek sponsorship deals for the tree at Wednesday night’s meeting, with a report warning the annual cost of installation, dismantling, maintenance and ..>> view originalGirls ready to ride in Geelong
PORT Macquarie's womens' cycling team will test themselves in this weekend's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Ready to go: Lauren Kitchen, Jena Grimsey, Hayley Bateup, Laura Renshaw and Deborah Hennessey will start their national road series campaign on Saturday in Victoria.CYCLINGTHE wait is almost over for the Port Macquarie women's cycling team who will start their national road race campaign this weekend in Victoria.The Hogs Breath Cafe Tineli team was launched on Saturday a..>> view originalEssendon Bombers sign former Geelong Cat Mathew Stokes for ...
Essendon Bombers sign former Geelong Cat Mathew Stokes for 2016 AFL season Posted January 29, 2016 17:13:56 Essendon has recruited two-time premiership player Mathew Stokes, with the former Geelong forward signing with the Bombers for the 2016 season.Stokes joins the Bombers as one of their top-up players following the banning of 12 players on their list after being found guilty of taking illegal supplements during a program run by the club in 2012.The 31-year-old, wh..>> view originalPedal power in mass ride
Cadel Evans People’s Ride. Picture: NIGEL HALLETTPERSONAL triumphs of all shapes and sizes were rewarded with coveted yellow jerseys Saturday as the People’s Ride took over the waterfront.More than 4000 people joined the 65 or 111km circuits with ideal conditions along the picturesque course.Ella Stirling, of Grovedale, completed the 65km circuit with her father Jason on the eve of her birthday — more than double the distance of her previous longest ride.The duo crossed the line together to the ..>> view originalCould cricket defy wild rain?
Grovedale’s slips ready for a nick. Picture: Mitch BearTURF cricket could remarkably go ahead today after record rainfall left many of the region’s grounds under water. Geelong Cricket Association president Barry McFarlane said a host of venues hit hard by Wednesday’s freak storm had recovered in time for play to resume this afternoon.But overnight rain and forecast showers today appear set to wreak havoc, despite the efforts of curators at turf venues in both GCA1 and GCA2.McFarlane heaped prai..>> view originalSearch resumes for fourth victim after plane crash off Victorian coast
Police and rescue crews have resumed their search for a fourth body after a light plane crash off the Victorian coast.Three bodies, two men and a woman, all in their 60s were found yesterday after a light aircraft plunged into the ocean off Barwon Heads, near Geelong.Emergency crews were alerted just after 12.30pm after a fisherman out at sea noticed the aircraft was in trouble and crashed into the water. A plane has crashed near Barwon Heads. (9NEWS) They believe a fourth man, aged 55, was als..>> view originalAston Martin DB11 spied in Australia: supercar testing in Melbourne ...
It looks as though James Bond has a penchant for a snag and some warmer weather, with the yet to be released Aston Martin DB11 spied this week in Australia. According to sources, the DB11 development prototype entered Australia via Melbourne on Tuesday and was transported to the VicRoads office in South Geelong for scrutineering and registration. Several car spotters have spied the DB11 with photographs emerging on Instagram, along with images several images sent through to CarAdvice. The ima..>> view originalLOCAL: Fujian Express to chop Geelong woodchip record
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