Spa centre plan bubbling in Geelong
A MINERAL springs development is a step closer to opening at Geelong’s Eastern Beach.
Mayor Darryn Lyons has announced funding for a feasibility study into...
Locals win places in Bells pro
TWO SURF Coast locals will take on the world’s best surfers at Bells Beach this Easter.
Cahill Bell-Warren, who lives at Bells Beach, and Jan...
Waterworld hub comments sought
A planned community and health and well-being hub on the Waterworld site in northern Geelong is open to comment and ideas.
The City is developing...
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...
Calls for better coverage
Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking support for better mobile network coverage and investment in active transport projects.
Council will table a motion...
