Drone crackdown to ‘save the whales’
Drones will be targeted in a crackdown on harassment of whales off the Surf Coast, authorities have revealed.
Wildlife officers began patrolling to “protect whales”...
‘Something in water’ as Corio prices skyrocket
Corio and Norlane are leading regional Victoria for property price growth, according to latest data.
Corio’s median house price “skyrocketed” 33 per cent to $353,000...
Trio wanted over separate bottlo thefts in Geelong
Security cameras have snapped men allegedly involved in three separate thefts from Geelong bottle shops.
The images follow a trend of thieves continuing to target...
Rosewall hub work starts ’years later’
Construction has begun on a long-awaited replacement community centre for one of Geelong’s most disadvantaged areas.
Ward councillor Anthony Aitken acknowledged the community’s “patience” after...
Warriors’ dream run ends as nightmare begins
By Josip Zilic
Just as Croatia’s dream run in the World Cup was stifled by a pre-tournament favourite, so too did North Geelong Warriors’ undefeated...
Geelong Ice medication on trial
Geelong has joined a trial of new medication for ice which could help addicts beat their dependence on the life-ruining drug.
Local researchers hoped to...
Century quest for bridge builders
By Luke Voogt
“Super” bridges requiring no maintenance for a century could span rivers and roads in Geelong – and worldwide – if an ambitious...
Power call’s ‘boost’ for factory workers
By Luke Voogt
Geelong manufacturers have welcomed recommendations for new power plants and phasing out solar schemes amid fears the city could lose...
‘Virtual Colombia’ on beach
Colombian and Deakin University students will transform Eastern Beach in virtual reality through a “cutting-edge“ project this month.
The project combined virtual reality with real...
Cyclists ‘will compromise’
By Luke Voogt
Cyclists are prepared to back the retention of parking controversially earmarked for bike lanes at Belmont, according to a cycling advocate.
Former Bikesafe...
West set for big upgrades
Geelong’s west is set for millions of dollars in new sports facilities after councillors this week released draft master plans to upgrade two reserves.
But...
Jacinta’s win in care debut
Leopold’s Jacinta Robbins has won an award as Geelong and Surf Coast’s best day care educator in her first year as a provider.
Not-for-profit Family...
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...
