AFL stars ”sniff out” resort
Jane EmerickRichmond Football Club captain Kane Johnson has joined a list of AFL footballers to snap up units at a $100 million residential development...
Three ruck strategy on outer with coach
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG is set to drop one of its form ruckmen for the finals, with Mark Thompson opting against selecting all three for a...
Hearing adjourned on false rape claim charges
By Geelong Story UpdatesA magistrate yesterday adjourned a hearing involving an 18yearold Grovedale woman who allegedly lied to police that two men raped her...
State farewells Nipper, champion of Geelong
Andrew MathiesonMOURNERS gathered yesterday for a state memorial service at Geelong Football Club to celebrate the life of Neil Trezise.
Mr Trezise suffered a heart...
Kids ‘at bug risk’
Alex de VosCouncil neglect threatens an outbreak of the flesh-eating Bairnsdale ulcer at St Leonards Primary School, a community group has warned.
St Leonards Progress...
Fire, ambo complex set for Lara
Andrew MathiesonCONSTRUCTION of a proposed Lara fire and ambulance complex will begin in December, according to local MP John Eren.
But Liberal candidate for Lara...
“Just like the Bra Boys”
Jane EmerickTorquay surfers are acting like Sydney’s infamous Bra Boys gang with threats to vandalise surf beach parking meters, according to MP Michael Crutchfield.
The...
Day ‘to gauge trials support’
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Speed Trials organisers will gauge public support for returning the historic event to the city’s foreshore.
Speed trials director Gary Grant said attendance...
Diving lobby:ship must beat dredging
Andrew MathiesonA DIVING lobby group fears bay dredging could damage Bellarine Peninsula tourism amid delays on government promises to sink a warship for an...
Desalination plan. $120m bid to boost supply
Hamish HeardA private company is planning a $120 million water desalination plant with the potential to sustain a billion-dollar industry surrounding Geelong, a former...
Golf members ”back” RACV meger plans
Jane EmerickAbout 80 per cent of Torquay Golf Club’s membership backs a draft proposal for a merger with RACV, according to a club member...
Peninsula horse riders plan city streets protest
Alex de VosRiders will lead their horses through central Geelong to protest a lack of safe riding destinations on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Ocean Grove horse...
Home run for Geelong
South Korean baseball giant KT Wiz has chosen Geelong over a number of global cities as the venue for a six-week summer camp.
KT Wiz,...
