Kids have a ball
Children’s Week returns to Geelong with farm animals, planting sessions, kids acts and more this month.
Greater Geelong’s week for youngsters, from 20 to 29...
Walk backs kids with Down syndrome
By Luke Voogt
Local mothers and the Geelong community will “Step Up” on Sunday during a walk to support children with Down syndrome.
Jo Montano helped...
Speedster cop nabbed
Police nabbed one of their own at 56km/h over the speed limit in Wallington last week.
Officers intercepted the off-duty Victoria Police member after detecting...
It’s a gas, gas, gas
The Victorian Opposition has reversed its energy policy after local MP Simon Ramsay broke ranks to call for onshore gas exploration in the state.
The...
Delegation of Geelong ‘business leaders’ mostly from public sector
By Luke Voogt
Six “Geelong business leaders” will fly to China in search of “investment opportunities” next week, a state MP has announced.
But four...
Top of the class for Amanda
By Luke Voogt
Torquay student Amanda Edgar topped Deakin University’s optometry class while performing life-saving treatment on cancer patients in Melbourne.
“It was hard work but...
Hometown boost could beat nerves
By Luke Voogt
Geelong Latin-dancing teen Ali Simpson will have a hometown boost as she vies for a place in the Victorian final of Miss...
Cats in team for fight against ice
The Cats have joined a new Geelong community drugs taskforce focusing on ice use among young people, a national foundation has announced.
Geelong Football Club...
Roads and rubbish will be top priority
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s council candidates have promised the city good governance if they take office according to this week’s Geelong Indy survey.
Twelve of the...
Double Take
As if Geelongites don’t get enough health lectures already - consider the bans on sugary drinks at council facilities.
Now the we-know-what’s-best-for-you brigade thinks we...
Holistic approach
Susanne Smeeton believes in a holistic approach to healing, which is why she specialises in a number of different therapies.
“I can really influence the...
Join the spring cycle
With spring well and truly in the air, what better time of year is there to dust off the bicycle, find a helmet, call...
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...
