17 years ago
May 9, 2008
State Government should set aside policy to consider building a new dam for Geelong, according to the city’s new councillor.
Liberal Andrew Katos is the region’s first elected member of a major political party to publicly call for a new dam since the Labor Government adopted its no dams policy. He joined Geelong’s council when he won a by-election in Deakin Ward last Friday.
11 years ago
May 9, 2014
Geelong’s waterfront could host a motor racing circuit if Lamborghini-driving Mayor Darryn Lyons and V8 Supercars win state backing.
Cr Lyons said talks were underway for a blistering round of the V8 series to race along Western Beach, the central waterfront and Eastern Park.
7 years ago
May 11, 2018
Decades-old community enterprise Geelong Wholefoods has closed after losing more than $100,000 since moving to Mercer Street last year.
Hundreds of former customers have expressed their disappointment on the store’s Facebook page.
1 year ago
May 10, 2024
There were slim pickings in the state budget for the Geelong region this week.
The Allan government’s Helping Families theme looked to recognise the cost-of-living pressures affecting many households across the state in its more than $318.6 million 2024-25 state budget.
