Young victims encouraged to speak up
Speaking up: Ditto the Lion with St John’s Lutheran School students and staff this week.By Michelle HerbisonANTI-SEXUAL assault mascot Ditto the Lion visited St...
$300m Fyansford plan back on table
By Noel MurphyA FAILED $300 million Fyansford Green project could yet be revived, with property agents Knight Frank reporting multiple expressions of interest in...
Good Samaritans step forward with donations
Support: Lawrie Miller Quota International Geelong’s Rosemary Stewart.By John Van KlaverenFUNDS are still rolling in to Geelong’s newest charity, Samaritan House, according to committee...
Shades of concern: Young teens ‘reading mummy porn’
By Noel MurphyGEELONG parents have been warned to guard against young teenage girls reading sexy book sensation Fifty Shades of Grey.
Reports of Geelong girls...
Students unite to help clothe region’s disadvantaged
Donations wanted: Ben McCarthy, Alicia McNamara and Maddy Blomfield with clothing for next month’s OOPS event. By Michelle HerbisonSTUDENTS from more than 12 schools...
Abattoir jobs ‘at risk’: Masters’ Corio plan a threat to MC Herd
By John Van KlaverenTHE REGION'S second Masters store could threaten the future of a long-established abattoir employing 200 staff, according to a council report.
The...
Lights bid for Cats at stadium in 2013 draw
By Noel MurphyNIGHT games could shine at the Cats’ heartland next June after the completion of Geelong Football Club’s $48 million stadium revamp.
The Cats...
Anarchy in UK over Geelong’s Biggs film
By Noel MurphyA MOVIE filmed in Geelong about Ronnie Biggs’ wife Charmaine has been slammed in the British media for its sympathetic portrayal of...
Track ‘breaches’ noise, water laws
By John Van KlaverenBARRABOOL'S controversial motocross site contravenes waterways and noise laws, according to documents obtained by the Independent.
Corangamite Catchment and Management Authority (CCMA)...
Bayfront bombsites: Calls for action over Geelong’s foreshore shame
SPECIAL REPORT By Noel MurphyIT’S meant to be the jewel in Geelong’s crown but much of Corio Bay’s foreshore is instead a tarnished...
Aquatic facility backed
By Cherie DonnellanA PUSH for a public pool in Torquay has won the support of candidates for October’s council elections.
Merrin Wake, David Bell and...
Critics’ fury on kinder
By Michelle HerbisonA RESIDENTS' group has criticised council for voting to build Barwon Heads’ new kindergarten at the town’s Village Park.
In a press...
Better access makes a splash
Beachgoers can wave hello to safer and easier access to beaches and coastal areas across Geelong and the Bellarine.
Five projects have received...
