Council to ‘funk up’ Malop St with ‘tactical urbanism’
A “FUNKY pop-up urban space” will add colour to Geelong’s Malop St, City Hall has announced.
The temporary Malop Street Lab would feature “improvised street...
‘Biggest redevelopment in 20 years’ for Geelong waterfront
GEELONG'S waterfront is poised for its biggest redevelopment in 20 years, State Government has announced.
The shakeup could deliver a safe harbour facility to protect...
Geelong’s north to have say on public transport
CONTROVERSIAL changes to public transport services will be up for discussion at a public forum in northern Geelong on Tuesday night.
The Liberals will host...
Inquiry ‘backs Anglesea coal-fire work’
ALCOA has “effective” practical and sustainable” strategies to minimise the risk of a coal-seam fire at Anglesea, according to State Government.
The Government said a...
Pair face court over Whittington bomb scare
By PAUL MILLAR
A 44-YEAR-OLD man and a woman, 42, will face Geelong Magistrates Court today charged with drug and firearm offences following a raid...
80-plus jobs lost as Anglesea station closes
OVER 80 workers will lose their jobs when Alcoa officially closes its Anglesea coal mine and power station today.
Power station manager Warren Sharp paid tribute...
Crumb on down, says blood centre as flu outbreak monsters stock
A flu outbreak has drained Geelong’s blood supplies, prompting the city’s donor centre to enlist a surprise recruit in a new campaign for donations.
The...
Agent bails on clients
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A REAL estate agency connected with a Torquay woman facing up to 1200 fraud charges has closed, leaving clients in limbo.
St...
Norlane postal link to ice ‘import syndicate’
By PAUL MILLAR
TWO MEN were arrested as a taskforce swooped on a Norlane shopping strip as part of a crackdown on the importation of...
Food waste unit trial ‘could manufacture new jobs’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AN AUSTRALIAN-first composting trial could win Geelong new manufacturing business, according to Mayor Darryn Lyons.
The trial uses an oveseas-made composting unit...
Four on the flaw for local expose
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
AT FIRST glance, posing in the photo above doesn’t appear to have taken any particular courage.
But four of the young Geelong...
Novel idea on for young and old at home
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A UNIQUE Geelong book project combining the wisdom of the old and the enthusiasm of the young has become a sell-out.
The...
Employment opportunities for drought-affected workers
Local agricultural sector workers affected by ongoing drought conditions can now apply to be part of a temporary employment scheme.
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority...
