Stingers put bite on coast
Andrew MathiesonA SPATE of bluebottle jellyfish attacks has taken the sting out of summer fun on Surf Coast beaches, according to lifesavers.
They reported an...
Families to step out from tragedy
Kim WatersDISCOVERING she was far from alone in her grief after her son’s 2008 suicide was a call to action for Geelong’s Lisa Castle.
“When...
Three court cases for teenage girl’s stalker
Kim WatersA JAN Juc man who stalked a Torquay teenager is involved in two other separate cases of stalking, Geelong Magistrates Court has heard....
Police warning over robbery spate
Erin PearsonGEELONG Police have called for vigilance among shop owners after six armed robberies in the past fortnight.
Detective Sergeant Gary Arnold said police believed...
‘Grand plans’
Andrew MathiesonSKILLED Stadium would hold 40,000 patrons by 2013 under the plans of Geelong Football Club’s new board.
Building light towers for night matches and...
Internship winners set to experience stages of success
Erin PearsonTWO aspiring Geelong event managers will rub shoulders with the industry’s elite after winning year-long internships.
Kelly McDonnell, 22 and Erin Marshall, 21, heard...
Panel review for 4C route
Kim WatersSTATE Government will appoint an advisory panel next week to review a controversial Geelong bypass link to Surf Coast Highway, Planning Minister Matthew...
Gated living ‘arrives’
Kim WatersTHE REGION'S property market is about to enter a new era with its first gated community at Lara, according to developers.
National Lifestyle...
A one-man band no longer
Erin PearsonFROM humble beginnings in Canada’s eclectic villages to packed theatres across the world, Dan Mangan has come a long way.
Returning to Australia for...
Local Legend: The comedian’s on
Andrew MathiesonHOLDING a conversation with comedian Dave Thornton is like sitting back in one of his audiences. He’s always on no matter what.
Having neither...
Crowded night market
Andrew MathiesonORGANISERS are bracing for crowds to double just two years since first launching the Geelong night markets.
The inaugural market in 2008 attracted an...
Ex Roo helps vets
Erin PearsonSPORTING great Glenn Archer has signed on to help the Surf Coast Veterans Centre raise “critically needed” funds to stay on the road,...
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Geelong gathers to honour the Anzacs
Thousands gathered in Geelong’s CBD this morning to pay their respects to the memory of those who have fallen and those who still serve...
