Desalination plan. $120m bid to boost supply
Hamish HeardA private company is planning a $120 million water desalination plant with the potential to sustain a billion-dollar industry surrounding Geelong, a former...
Churches go to war in a test of strength
Which is Geelong’s strongest faith?
The answer might be revealed at Geelong’s inaugural Inter-Church Tug of War Competition tomorrow.
Bell Post Hill’s Covenant College will run...
Desalination plan. $120m bid to boost supply
Hamish HeardA private company is planning a $120 million water desalination plant with the potential to sustain a billion-dollar industry surrounding Geelong, a former...
$121m cash flow
By Geelong Story UpdatesState Government has allocated $121 million to fund new social infrastructure and capital works projects specific to the Geelong region over...
Big plans at Juc. Still in a land rush
Hamish HeardAn interstate developer is planning a town-centre and residential development in picturesque hills between Jan Juc and Bellbrae.
And other potential developers are...
Moments in hip-hop
Jane EmerickIn an industry full of macho male acts, Romy Hoffman stands out in Australia’s hiphop scene.
But the onewoman show known as Macromantics...
One in five fast trains late. Rail ‘disgrace’
Alex de VosOne in five of Geelong’s fast rail trains arrives late, according to V/Line’s first monthly performance figures for the new service.
V/Line communication...
Goal for Africans
By Geelong Story UpdatesA $185,000 grant will kick start formation of an African soccer team in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Member for Lara John Eren announced...
Easing the squeeze
BY PETER FARAGOA NEW park-and-ride service in Geelong comes just in the nick of time as the latest commercial construction boom begins across the...
Doctor claims deaths hidden
Hamish HeardA senior Victorian medico has called on State Government to come clean on how many patients have died waiting for medical treatment at...
Lesson for all on kindy food
BY PETER FARAGOWHAT ever happened to kids getting milk and fruit at kindergarten?
The simple, healthy combination seems to have been the norm around the...
MPs throw weight behind Buy Local campaign
Hamish HeardLocal politicians have joined a chorus of businesses singing the praises of a new campaign to bolster the region’s economy.
State members for South...
Community calendar
Arts and craft markets
Arts and crafts stalls from local creatives and artisans. Saturday December 7 at Belmont Library 9.30am-2pm; Geelong Library & Heritage Centre...
