Nurses strike for ‘fair’ leave
By Luke Voogt
Geelong maternal and child health nurses went on strike on Wednesday following an 17-month industrial dispute with council.
City Hall had...
Lara residents defeat goat ‘factory’
By Luke Voogt
Lara residents have won their campaign against a controversial intensive goat farm after the company behind it signed its withdrawal.
Geelong’s council on...
Tough trip ahead in a clash of conferences
By Josip Zilic
One of the toughest road trips in the competition awaits North Geelong as it prepares for its round 19 clash with Springvale...
‘Discipline’ leads to $26m water saving
Barwon Water will save $26 million over the next five years without sacking a single worker, according to managing director Tracey Slatter.
The authority would...
Locals ditch booze for battler Kylie
Kylie Blackney's battle against breast cancer is just one of 2400 local reasons to give up booze for a month.
The Norlane mother-of-three joined more than...
Thieves steal $200k of tools
Thieves have stolen about $200,000 worth of machinery after sneaking onto a commercial construction site in Corio twice in one week.
Offenders broke into offices...
Geelong teams give new home a try
By Luke Voogt
Running backs and scrum-halves will share a purpose-built pavilion after the opening of Geelong’s new home of gridiron and rugby...
DNA laws to crack unsolved crimes
By Luke Voogt
A recent boost in DNA powers could help Geelong police crack unsolved cases, according to the city’s top cop.
Geelong Superintendent...
Hands-free teen rider loses bike
Police caught a teenager riding 148km/h without his hands on the handle bars in a 60km/h zone at North Geelong on Sunday.
State Highway Patrol...
Hotel to open in the Shed
Actors from Australian stage and screen come to the Potato Shed this week to recreate award-winning play Hotel Sorrento.
The cast for the 28-year-old Australian...
Choir shot in nasty Events
A misguided young man opens fire on a local choir, blowing their community apart, in a confronting play coming to Geelong next month.
Prolific Australian...
Fears for missing 14 y.o.
A 14-year-old Corio girl remains missing after almost two weeks prompting a police search and calls for public assistance.
Leah Murray left her home on...
Stretch Kontelj returns as mayor
Stretch Kontelj became the City of Greater Geelong’s new mayor this week, returning to the office after 22 years.
Nominated by previous mayor Cr Trent...
