Councillors call for halt on international junkets
Andrew MathiesonRATEPAYER-funded council trips to China should be scrapped, according to Geelong councillors.
Stretch Kontelj and Andrew Katos said previous trips were a waste of...
Region set for green power hub
Jessica BentonGEELONG has the natural resources and manpower to become a national “green energy hub”, according to industry experts.
The potential has helped prompt a...
Pie-eating champ Esther has taste for Pako
Andrew MathiesonGOBBLING down meat pies one after the other is a tantalising memory for one glamorous Home and Away star.
However, it would probably raise...
Airshow, beard strange bedfellows for bushfire aid
Andrew MathiesonAVALON Airshow organisers yesterday revealed plans to fund research into aviation and aerospace technology to help fight bushfires.
The $250,000 pledge from Aerospace Australia...
Schools, parks closed as fire threatens area
Jessica BentonTHE REGION is bracing for extreme weather conditions today, according to fire authorities.
The high fire danger comes as the region nears the end...
Code for bouncers
Alex de VosA new code of conduct for Geelong nightclub bouncers and security staff will help weed out “thugs”, according to the president of...
Hunt for man over attack in city lane
Alex de VosPolice are hunting an attacker who left a man with possible brain injuries after a serious assault in central Geelong.
Geelong Crime Investig-ation...
City game for role as permanent host
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG could host Australian Masters Games again as early as 2013, a leading official said.
Games advisory board chairman Bob Spurling said the opportunity...
Boundaries battle call
Jessica BentonA BARWON Heads community group is pleading with residents to bombard a government-appointed panel with objections against expansion of the town’s boundaries.
Save Barwon...
Heads to rock for fire victims
Jessica BentonThe region’s surfers and aspiring musicians will band together next weekend to support victims of Victoria’s worst bushfires.
Bands and community members from the...
Rally sees red over the creek
Alex de VosTorquay musician Xavier Rudd will lead a rally this weekend against Surf Coast Shire’s plans to more than double the town’s population.
The...
Cash for campaigns
Alex de VosTwo Surf Coast councillors received thousands of dollars in election campaign donations from developers and political organisations.
Anglesea’s Jim Tutt and Airey’s Inlet’s...
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...
