Geelong Christian Brother jailed for 12 years for abusing orphans
Former Christian Brother William Houston in 2002. Photo: Channel Nine A former Christian Brother who sexually abused six vulnerable boys at a Victorian orphanage has been jailed for more than 12 years.William Stuart Houston, 77, abused the boys, aged 10 to 14, when he was their supervisor at Geelong's St Augustine's Orphanage in the 1960s.Victorian County Court Chief Judge Peter Kidd says the boys were powerless to stop Houston's offending and each was especi..>> view originalFord GT supercar gets hi-tech wheels made by Geelong company ...
How the new Ford GT compares with the original (back) and the 2004 model (centre). Picture: SuppliedJoshua DowlingNews Corp Australia NetworkA GEELONG start-up company has won a multi-million dollar contract to export lightweight wheels for the fastest and most expensive Ford supercar ever made.Detroit executives confirmed overnight the $500,000 Ferrari-fighting Ford GT will be fitted with wheels made in Geelong with world-first technology.Carbon Revolution is one of 63 companies that will conti..>> view originalPipe from the park to help floods
Geelong CBD flood footage0:42A time-lapse video prepared by City of Greater Geelong shows which CBD areas were most affected by the January floods. Courtesy: The City of Greater Geelong GEELONG council hopes its plans for a new pipe from Johnstone Park to the bay will help wash away the risk of flooding and open the channels for harvesting stormwater. Expert drainage consultants were called in to investigate the January 27 floods, which turned the park into a pond and blocked the Gordon Ave und..>> view originalGeelong - Did You See...
Harvard (Image: Racing Photos) When you say the word ‘Harvard’, the first thing that comes to mind is one of the top universities in the United States. A horse bearing the same name might establish himself as one of the top young stayers in Australia if his performance at Geelong Synthetic on Tuesday is anything to go back. Trained by Ciaron Maher, Harvard streeted his rivals by six lengths in the Elephant & Castle Maiden Plate (1900m), highlighting his potential. WATCH: Harvard’s win H..>> view originalBill's $60m carrot to lure local votes
Bill's $60m carrot to lure local votes Rebecca McDonald / 17 May 2016 Bill Shorten has played the role of $60 million man during his first election stopover in Geelong, splashing cash in one of the country's most marginal seats. The Labor leader said his party is committed to keeping Australia a manufacturing powerhouse and having long-term, stable jobs for the region. It comes as the car industry gets ready to pack up and move out of Australia. Ford, which has plants in Geelong and Broadm..>> view originalDelta in Geelong
Bewsy's tips for round 7 Richmond v HawthornCollingwood v CarltonGeelong v West CoastSydney v EssendonGold Coast v MelbourneBulldogs v... Dorothy & Scarecrow from Geelong Lyric Theare Society's of Wizard Of Oz dropped in to have some fun and sing a couple of classics. To the very... Former Cats champ, Andrew Bews has been on fire with his tips. He's tipped 30 after 4 rounds. Here's his predictions for round 5. Hawthorn v...>> view originalCampaign helps local smokers bust the habit
Campaign helps local smokers bust the habit Rebecca McDonald / 17 May 2016 A new QUIT campaign has been launched and it has Geelong smokers directly in its sights. Breaking Habits focuses on the psychology behind smoking, and what t takes to quit. New figures show more than 20 per cent of people in Geelong smoke, well above the Victorian average of 15 per cent. Geelong man Buster Herman is the face of the new campaign. Dr Sarah White from QUIT says Buster finally decided to kick the deadly..>> view originalCops arrest 21, seize drugs in raids
Substantial quantities of cannabis were seized in the raids.POLICE have undertaken one of the largest co-ordinated raids in recent times, arresting 21 people and seizing drugs alongside a cache of weapons.Detectives pounced on 11 homes and two men in Central Geelong between Thursday and Sunday as part of the major crackdown on drug-related crime.Local police drew on the resources of 20 Ballarat officers to help with the mammoth task which had them shut down a grow house and trafficking rings w..>> view originalAnother Barwon inmate injured
Another Barwon inmate injured Rebecca McDonald / 17 May 2016 A Barwon Prison inmate who was reportedly injured at the local jail has been taken to hospital. The 30-year-old was injured at the high security Bacchus Marsh Road facility on Monday, reportedly as the result of an assault. The inmate was taken to Geelong Hospital with what has been reported as an upper body injury. Corrections Victoria has told the Geelong Advertiser an investigation is being held into the incident. The man has ..>> view originalCity flags support for gender equality Rebecca McDonald / 17 May ...
City flags support for gender equality Rebecca McDonald / 17 May 2016 Another local council will be raising a rainbow flag to show support for gender diversity and equal rights today. The City of Greater Geelong will mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. Geelong is hoping for a good crowd of local organisations, businesses and community groups to show their support for LGBTIQ people in our community. Neighbouring Wyndham City Council flew the..>> view original
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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