Waterfront plan ‘a threat to public parkland’
By Luke Voogt
Geelong would lose public parkland if the Liberals' achieved their vision of a foreshore convention centre, according to a veteran local environmentalist.
Geelong...
Double Take
It must be something in the water hazard - Barwon Heads’ Oates Vic Open has managed to secure entries from its 10 past champions.
The...
Sumo slams needy with 46% price rise
By Luke Voogt
Geelong households face more power bill shocks after a man on Centrelink payments revealed a new 46 per cent price hike this...
Geelong bike plans ‘good for business’
By Luke Voogt
Plans to remove road lanes and car parks for bike paths could boost business along Belmont's High St, according to...
A family under sail
By Luke Voogt
For three generations Geelong's Garner family has sailed around Australia and the world, from the pristine lakes of Italy to...
Hospital helper earns OAM
By Luke Voogt
If anyone deserves the best care at St John of God Hospital, it's new Order of Australia medallist Jan Kinloch.
Over...
Cats and Ringwood in battle for eighth
Local Cricket, by Jim Timberlake
Geelong Cricket Club has narrowly maintained its position in the top eight despite going down to Camberwell last Saturday.
The match,...
Fast fishing on Geelong’s doorstep
On the Bite, by Chris Pitman
Anglers found exceptional fishing for pinkie snapper, flathead and King George whiting right on our doorstep last week.
Corio Bay...
Gaz return a great sign
By Luke Voogt
Truck drivers honked their horns as Gary Ablett addressed the media in front of a sign welcoming him home on...
Rods roll into Queenscliff
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s hottest rods and classic cars will rock Queenscliff in the region’s annual showcase of mechanical beauties next weekend.
It’s the sixth Queenscliff...
Fisheries surveillance busts illegal net, saves animals at Lara
Authorities have saved native animals from an illegal net after an overnight surveillance operation at Lara, according to Victoria’s fisheries department
The 8.8-metre fish...
Legal stand-off over Lara’s rubbish mountain as fire danger looms
A company responsible for a “fire risk” rubbish pile at Lara has appealed clean-up orders, according to the state’s environmental watchdog.
C&D Recycling and authorities...
Pilk Purriyn rises for third year
The Surf Coast Shire community and visitors can join Wadawurrung Traditional Owners during a truth-telling story event this Sunday.
Pilk Purriyn...
