In Brief
‘Stabber’ 89
An 89-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his carer multiple times at East Geelong.
Reports yesterday said police were investigating the incident after arresting the...
Geelong likely site for ‘waste power’ plant
A potential waste-to-energy plant in council’s designated industrial precinct could help solve Geelong’s landfill problems, according to Mayor Bruce Harwood.
Cr Harwood floated the Geelong...
No ‘tangibles’ but $18k trip wothwhile, says Geelong mayor
Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood has defended his recent council-funded European trip amid criticism from ratepayers.
But he admitted the trip lacked tangible benefits for Geelong...
Deaf microbiologist plays guitar for charity
A legally-deaf guitarist will play at Waurn Ponds this weekend in his 218th stop on an Australia-wide quest to raise money for Lifeline.
Former microbiologist...
Excellence on awards menu
A special menu-tasting has raised excitement over the biggest night of the year on Geelong’s business calendar.
The Pier executive chef Norbert Bell gave the...
Double Take
Twitter’s cull of fake accounts has certainly taken a toll on celebrities, especially the biggest name in Geelong.
While some of the world’s best-known celebrities...
Moolap ‘risk for rare bird’
Environmentalists have demanded State Government release its coastal plans for Moolap following fears the critically-endangered curlew sandpiper could become extinct.
Curlew sandpiper numbers were rapidly...
‘Legend’ riding high
The century-old Geelong Cycling Club would have died if not for Sean Clark and the juniors he guides, according to his Club Legend nomination.
“Juniors...
Police link speed to Norlane crash
Police have blamed “excessive" speed for a Norlane crash that ripped a ute in half and left a passenger fighting for his life on...
WorkSafe hit again
Strong winds have damaged WorkSafe’s headquarters a fortnight after its official opening, forcing council to close sections of Gheringhap St and Malop St.
The damage...
Big snapper caught after dark, flatties in day
On the Bite, by Adam Van der Lugt
Corio Bay’s inner-harbour produced impressive snapper after dark over the past week.
Anglers caught fish to 7kg while...
Top four on the line for Cats
By Justin Flynn
With just six games left in the home and away season, tomorrow night’s potentially epic encounter between Geelong and Melbourne shapes as...
Fowler earns first state title win
Greater Geelong based racer Chris Fowler earned his first Victorian Grand Prix Midget Racing Association state title win and became the 19th different champion...
