20 years ago
September 15, 2000
Thirteen Geelong Olympians battled to contain their excitement yesterday as they began arriving in Sydney for the biggest event of their lives.
They will be on the world stage tonight at the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony, representing Geelong’s largest ever contingent at the games.
15 years ago
September 16, 2005
Geelong motorists’ attempts to switch to gas to avoid spiralling petrol prices have been caught in a traffic jam as some gas converters are fully booked until early next year.
Gas converters have reported a rush of customers asking to convert their cars to gas.
10 years ago
September 17, 2010
Avalon Airport should have a rail link to Melbourne to ensure Victoria is Australia’s national entry point, according to the state’s peak business group.
Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes its proposal for a spur line from Little River to Avalon’s first train station then on to Lara would also open up the Geelong region to international visitors.
5 years ago
September 18, 2015
Scammers are preying on elderly migrants in the Geelong area, promising rebates in exchange for bank details.
The latest in an ongoing list of scams against vulnerable local targets involves phone-callers claiming to be from the Federal Government.
