National hopes for $1.7m trial targeting youth
By John Van KlaverenA GROUND-BREAKING Geelong early-intervention homelessness program could be rolled out nationally, according to welfare agencies.
Swinburne University researchers are working on the...
Heath in call for park: Concern over future of Alcoa land
By John Van KlaverenTHE POSSIBLE closure of Alcoa in 2016 and sale of its Anglesea power station has led to a renewed push to...
Motorist ‘cleared on death of rider’
By Michelle HerbisonA CAR driver involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist at Moolap is “completely innocent”, according to police.
Leading Senior Constable Malcolm...
App makes allowance for students
Talking app: Student Ella Vines discusses the new app with Labor MP Darren Cheeseman.By John Van KlaverenSTUDENT queues at Centrelink will reduce after this...
Bully claims ‘rise fast’
By Michelle HerbisonOFFICIAL complaints of cyber bullying offences are mounting at Geelong and Corio police stations, according to a senior officer.
Leading Senior Constable...
Basketball fans set to rug up at Arena for the cold and homeless
Blanket coverage: Supercats Nathan Freind and Jamie Medved rug up for the homeless appeal with GMHBA’s Radford White.By Michelle HerbisonBASKETBALL fans will help keep...
Rally to push for pool
By Cherie DonnellanSURF COAST Shire needs a councillor to “champion” a community group’s new push for a public aquatic facility, according a group spokesman....
FINALLY FRIDAY: Lanie solo and ‘raw’ for show
Rock chic: Lanie Lane.By Cherie DonnellanROCKABILLY singer Lanie Lane will play a “raw” solo set when she visits Geelong this September.
“I’m playing solo this...
JOIN THE CLUB: Cafe’s serving up philosophy
Big questions: Paideia board member Lindsay Dawson addresses Geelong’s Philosophy Cafe.By John Van KlaverenEveryone has an opinion – just ask them.
Whether it holds up...
Drugged motorists escaping
By Michelle HerbisonPOLICE are missing opportunities to arrest drugged drivers due to a shortfall in training and equipment to run secondary tests, according to...
CFA’s first blood in donations challenge
Go with the flow: Nurse Jess Crawford takes blood from firefighter Gavin Fitzgerald. By Cherie DonnellanGEELONG firefighters are challenging emergency services counterparts for the...
‘Sand-boarding’ damages dunes
Shore thing: Drysdale’s Josiah, 14, and Ocean Grove’s Alli, 14, join Marine and Fresh Water Discovery Centre’s Pam Haebich to work on the dunes...
Experience NAIDOC Week in Geelong
NAIDOC Week will be held July 6 to 13 to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
