Chinese flights from Avalon ‘next year’
CHINESE passenger flights could begin operating from Avalon Airport next year, according to Premier Denis Napthine.
He said an agreement between airport owner Linfox and...
Man survives crash, dies in truck collision
A MAN is dead after crashing his car then walking in front of a truck near Little River.
Police said the 23-year-old from Oakleigh died...
Chinese airline deal boosts hopes of Avalon
AVALON Airport’s a step close to international flights after its owner signed an agreement with a Chinese airline operator.
Linfox has signed a memorandum of...
Belmont staff celebrate super milestone
BELMONT’S longest-serving supermarket has celebrated the 100th anniversary of its parent company while working steadily toward its own half-century milestone.
Coles Belmont, which employs 160...
Family violence crisis: call for a new court
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG needs a dedicated court to deal with increasing family violence, according to Barwon Community Legal Service.
Family violence, including offences against children,...
Mayor served up on Golden Plate for entries call
GEELONG Mayor Darryn Lyons is tucking in a napkin and loosening his belt in preparation for the region’s premier hospitality awards.
He urged venues and...
Facility funded but town split on space
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
OCEAN Grove remains divided over a $1 million performance space in its community park despite council voting to develop the facility...
Net shortage a ‘shock’ for suburban investor
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A STUDENT accommodation provider fears he will lose tenants because he is unable to connect his Grovedale property to the internet.
Adrian...
In brief
Tree approved
A $500,000 floating Christmas tree is set to light up Corio Bay after Geelong’s council this week agreed to deliver the decoration in...
Qantas staff taking off
By NOEL MURPHY
FIFTY-FOUR Qantas engineering staff leave Avalon Airport this Friday, marking the end of an era and 16 years of heavy maintenance work...
Heath call over mine
By NOEL MURPHY
PROTECTION of Anglesea heath must be written into any sale of Alcoa’s coal mine, according to local conservationists.
Dorothy Hutton, of Anglesea, Airey’s...
Double take
ST JOSEPH'S College’s 1st XVIII travelled to Ballarat for a pre-season match against St Patrick’s College to kickstart the school footy season.
The Joeys boys...
Be Tru rally for justice
First Nations people and allies gathered on the corner of Geelong's Little Malop Street and Moorabool Street for the Be Tru Cry Justice Invasion...
