From the Archives

11 years ago - August 2, 2013

15 years ago

July 31, 2009

A Geelong shopping centre is targeting the city’s “mall rats” for anti-social behaviour.

Westfield Geelong security guards are handing out warning cards to youths they suspect will cause trouble.

11 years ago

August 2, 2013

A bitter slanging match has erupted over claims the Liberals would dynamite the Great Ocean Road and Labor’s efforts to secure World Heritage status for the tourism icon.

Corangamite Labor MP Darren Cheeseman’s dynamite claims last week triggered an angry response from his Liberal challenger for the tightly-held federal seat, Sarah Henderson.

7 years ago

August 4, 2017

Behaviour is worsening in Geelong’s troubled city mall, according to traders.

They spoke out this week after police posted on Facebook images of four young men who were wanted over a violent, roaming brawl in the city centre.

3 years ago

July 30, 2021

Geelong hospitality businesses are facing significant worker shortages with masses leaving the industry for more stable work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The shortages have hamstrung the ability of restaurants, cafes and pubs to rebound by capitalising on easing restrictions, according to Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ben Flynn.