Ellen’s Antarctic adventure
By Luke Voogt
Ellen Moon felt like she had wandered into a painting when her ship the MV Ushuaia glided into Portal Point, Antarctica.
“The scale...
Baker goes sour on $54k WorkSafe bill
By Luke Voogt
A “crippling” $53,804 WorkCover bill for a family-owned bakery at Torquay has exposed WorkSafe’s “out-of-step” premiums, according to the business owner.
Joel Farnan,...
Duplication project ‘cuts house in half’
By Luke Voogt
A Charlemont family fears losing its home of more than 20 years after seeing VicRoads’ plans for duplicating Barwon Heads Rd.
Mother-of-three Tracey...
‘Free’ solar offer could cost double, warns expert
By Luke Voogt
"Free” solar power systems from a Geelong “community” program could cost customers more than double the price of installing their own, industry...
State coy on bike network petition
By Luke Voogt
More than 2000 Geelong locals opposing bikes paths through a busy Belmont shopping strip have signed a parliamentary petition against the plan.
South...
In Brief
Crash charges
A 19-year-old who crashed an allegedly stolen car into another motorist faces Geelong court on more than a dozen charges.
Police charged the man...
Sudanese team in Geelong ice fight
A Sudanese community group will fight ice use in northern Geelong after a federal funding injection.
Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson announced the $10,000 for South...
Double Take
Coffee lovers who thought the soy latte was taking things too far will spit their brew over the latest concoction.
Broccoli lattes are “on the...
Geelong military group wins firearm battle
By Luke Voogt
Geelong Military Re-enactment Group (GMRG) has won its battle against fee hikes that threatened its Anzac Day commemorations.
Police Minister Lisa Neville recently...
Geelong station gets a LEGO-up
By Justin Flynn
Huw Joyce is fascinated with military and emergency services buildings and vehicles.
The 22-year-old Point Lonsdale nursing student will showcase some of his...
Geelong’s experts on flooring
With more than 20 years in flooring Maria and Darren Styles have the expertise to help clients chose the best option for any home.
“You...
Adele, Amy in Bloom at GPAC
By Luke Voogt
Bloom walks among us as her everyday alter-ego, singing at weddings and selling skin care as Amanda Canzurlo.
“Amanda has all the pressures...
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...
