Rob’s back on course after bypass
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
RACING identity Rob Gaylard picked a quaddy a few months ago - but it wasn’t of the equine variety.
The keen bike...
Tech trio in $21m sale
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG is emerging as Australia’s Silicon Valley after expanding education management system provider Sky Software sold for $21 million.
Sky Software chief...
Katos, Richards at war
By NOEL MURPHY
THE political battle for South Barwon has erupted with incendiary salvos between sitting Liberal MP Andrew Katos and Labor contender Andy Richards.
Mr...
Stars shine with ‘Hamster’ at Lara
A STAR-STUDDED cast will entertain patrons of next week’s Lara Food & Wine Festival.
Organisers said Masterchef’s Matt Preston, television presenter Catriona Rowntree and The...
Legal twist for high-rise heat
By NOEL MURPHY
RESIDENTS have questioned City Hall using lawyers to bolster plans for high-rise rezoning across Geelong.
They fear the move means councillors might fail...
Lara works toward centre
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE rebuilding of Lara’s town centre is ahead of schedule, with a new Station Lake Rd alignment opening last week.
Ward councillor...
Avalon ‘an option for bike track’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
FINDING a local venue for motorcycle sports is back to square one after City Hall revealed it might withhold $650,000 in...
Works ‘force’ cuts to art exhibitions
GEELONG Gallery will be forced to reduce its exhibitions during construction of new library and heritage centre next door, councillors have heard.
But the gallery...
Kochie takes the reins at City Hall
TV breakfast host David Koch knicked Darryn Lyons’ job at City Hall when he assumed the role of Geelong mayor for the day.
The co-host...
Local lake part closed for ducks
Lake Connewarre, scene of past clashes between animal activists and duck hunters, will be partially closed when duck season starts on Saturday.
Agriculture minister Peter...
Call for new botanic gardens visitor precinct
GEELONG'S Botanic Gardens need a better visitor precinct to service and capitalise on the 120,000 people who arrive there each year, according to City...
Deakin orders new butt-out policy
DEAKIN University's Geelong campuses will go smoke-free on Monday.
The smoke-free move will discourage smoking in and around buildings, in outdoor areas and in other spaces...
Get involved at The Nest
Young people can have an impact on how Geelong’s newest youth hangout The Nest operates as part of the Youth Hub Reference Group.
Applications are...
