Second biggest weapons handover
The second most weapons handed over in Victoria during a national gun amnesty came from Geelong’s policing region, according to police.
Western Region produced 1198...
Geelong a hot spot for ‘rentvestors’
Geelong has emerged as a hotspot for investors seeking rental properties, according to a national price comparison expert.
A fall in vacancy rates and rising...
Swine fever vaccine imminent
Geelong scientists are at the forefront of a breakthrough that could halt the march of a devastating animal disease and preventing global losses totaling...
Nine decades of dancing
By Luke Voogt
Nearly 90 years since Jean Rickey first started dancing, she still visits her beloved Leopold Community Hall for ballroom meets.
Her parents began...
All Aboard art show
Joining a community art group for the disabled was an emotional rollercoaster for Belinda Cini.
Alongside the various feelings associated with her debut exhibition,...
Bay teeming with snapper
On the Bite, by Chris Pitman
Large numbers of pinkie snapper were taken from the shelter of Corio Bay over the past week.
Fishing soft...
Nan’s uphill battle for grandson
By Luke Voogt
Barwon Heads gran Roslyn Claringbold conquered 400km of scenic road on her bike last week, raising $11,223 for grandson Gilbert, who has...
Gig ahead of Episode Eight
Star Wars fans will experience the force of Geelong’s 70-piece orchestra when it performs the franchise’s iconic theme, a month before the release of...
State money for local solar push
A $403,000 “community solar investment” will save an aged care facility $29,000 on electricity annually, according to the office of Geelong MP Christine Couzens.
State...
Maelee’s magic toes
By Luke Voogt
Newtown teen Maelee Baron has danced to the top of Australian ballet, but her latest Geelong performance will be the first in...
Cats hungry for early win
Local Cricket, by Jim Timberlake
Geelong Cricket Club got off to a promising start in their round one fixture against Northcote last weekend, although their...
Dragon set to rock
By Luke Voogt
Iconic rockers Dragon will return to Geelong this month 40 years since April Sun in Cuba debuted on the Australian airwaves.
Original...
Works begin at Stead Park
The redevelopment of Geelong’s premier hockey facility is now up and running.
On Friday member for Lara Ella George announced the start of construction at...
