Wool sheds set to get slick new look
The developers behind Melbourne’s Eureka Tower are set to transform Geelong’s skyline.Scroll down to see an artist’s impressionAN eleven-storey office building that uses clever design to reduce stress and help staff sleep at night could be the next major addition to Geelong’s city skyline.Grocon, best known for landmark Melbourne buildings the Eureka Tower, Rialto Building and Crown Casino, has unveiled plans for their first development in Geelong, becoming the latest in a growing list of major ..>> view originalHumble beginnings for gallery's new head
New Geelong Gallery director Jason Smith.PUMPING petrol at a Canberra servo turned out to be the best career decision for the Geelong Gallery’s new director. Jason Smith was in his late teens when he got to know the regulars who filled up while he worked the pumps at the petrol station.Two of them turned out to be prominent Australian artists Mandy Martin and Robert Boyd, who invited the teen to see their studio after he finished work.“It was a lightbulb moment for me,” the 49-year-old reminisce..>> view originalSuper sleuths take on new escape room
Andrew Ferguson, right, has set up an escape room in Belmont with a mad scientist theme. Groups of four play out a story and have to figure their way out of the situation. Picture: Nigel HallettGEELONG’S new escape room has been attracting super sleuths from across the globe. The Belmont site is one of a small but growing number of live-action role-play games in Victoria encouraging participants to think their way out of puzzling scenarios.Director Andrew Ferguson brought the concept back with h..>> view originalGeelong's libraries under threat
Geelong's libraries under threat Darren Lyons, Mayor of Geelong Photo: The Geelong Advertiser Mayor of Geelong Darren Lyons has told Neil Mitchell he thinks the role of libraries is changing in the digital age and will look at consolidating resources accordingly.Cr. Darryn Lyons said Geelong councillors must seriously consider selling "under-utilised" council assets, including suburban libraries."You're talking to a Mayor that hates council waste." Cr Lyons..>> view originalKolodjashnij's new challenge
Jake Kolodjashnij at Simonds Stadium this week. Picture: NIGEL HALLETTEDDIE Betts one week, a Jack Gunston-type the next.That’s the mixed bag of opponents Jake Kolodjashnij is preparing to combat this year after revolutionising himself under the close eye of Matthew Scarlett during pre-season.Not only has the 193cm defender stacked on upper body strength over the summer to compete against the power forwards, he has sharpened his agility and speed for roles against the opposition’s mosquito fleet..>> view originalStanhope Forbes's The Pier Head a Geelong Gallery favourite
Stanhope Forbes’s The Pier Head a Geelong Gallery favouritePublic Works: Bronwyn WatsonThe AustralianJanuary 23, 2016 12:00AMSavePrint Detail from Stanhope Forbes’s The pier head (1910) at Geelong Gallery, Victoria.In 1910 the English artist Stanhope Forbes experienced firsthand some of the tribulations of painting en plein air. He had set up his easel on the pier at Newlyn, Cornwall, when a strong wind blew his painting into the sea. It was rescued thanks to the efforts of a local fisherman. H..>> view originalMinister John Eren gives Taylor Swift tickets to fellow Geelong Labor ...
A Geelong author is set to release a new romance novel
Alli Sinclair. Photo: Reg Ryan. Years spent travelling the globe set up a new career for Geelong’s Alli Sinclair, who started writing books on her return to Australia. The mum of two, who started out as a graphic designer, went on her first climbing expedition, to Mera Peak in Nepal, when she was just 24. That set off her travel adventure bug. After Nepal, she spent many of her early adult years travelling the globe. She scaled mountains in..>> view originalLineker's shot at history
East Belmont Englishman Matt Lineker is enjoying a dominant season and could break a 67-year record for the most runs in a season. Picture: Nathan DyerEAST Belmont opening batsman Matt Lineker is on the edge of history, yet his focus remains solely on winning matches for his team.Lineker needs one more century to equal the record for most in a season in GCA division 1 history, and is within striking distance of Jack Sing’s 67-year old record of 901 runs in a season.Lineker has 514 runs at an ave..>> view originalGrandma's a star uni student
Cathy Roth, 68, a successful Geelong business woman and grandma of nine, has gained a business degree from Swinburne University. Picture: Mitch BearCATHY Roth is a big believer in lifelong learning and perfect proof it’s never too late to upgrade your education.The successful Geelong business woman and grandmother of nine graduated from Swinburne University with a Bachelor of Business in December, aged 68.Mrs Roth, who received an Order of Australia medal in 2013, has run her own strategic manag..>> view original
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