Bartel out of Cats’ leadership group
JIMMY Bartel has stepped out of the Geelong Cats' leadership group to make way for “fresh faces”, according to the club.
Coach Chris Scott thanked...
Man drowns at Bells Beach
A SURFER has drowned at Bells Beach.
Other surfers helped the man to shore on Thursday morning but air ambulance paramedics were unable to revive...
Our forgotten mines, Chinese footballers rediscovered
By NOEL MURPHY
GOLD fever in the 19th Century led to the sinking of mines in leafy Newtown right beside present-day Geelong College.
But the Mercer...
Canberra wrangling stalls $100 million project
By NOEL MURPHY
A $100 MILLION waterfront student housing project and 1000 jobs for Geelong are on hold as Federal Government wrangles with a controversial...
Motor City to rock out again after success of first festival
GEELONG’S Motor City Music Festival will become an annual event after its successful debut over the long weekend.
Executive producer Hugo T Armstrong says he...
Figment invitation: bring your art – and imagination
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
BYO usually refers to food and drink but for the second annual Figment Festival Geelong it means bring your own art.
The...
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...
We will remember them
Remembrance day is on Tuesday 11 November.
Ceremonies and wreath laying services will be held at several venues across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast...
