Duo’s luck of the Irish
By MICHELLE HERBISON
Irish musicians Mick Foster and Tony Allan have made it nearly 40 years as a duo without having an argument.
“We’ve never had...
Grunwald back with Gargantua
Former Surf Coast resident Ash Grunwald will return to his former stamping ground next month to play songs from his latest album.
The blues and...
Split view of city centre future
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG’S city centre: is it a work in progress or on the cusp of disaster?
With rates rising, property values falling, ongoing traffic...
Concerns over cost of screens
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Victoria's acting Health Services Commissioner has urged Geelong residents to visit doctors instead of signing up for expensive medical screening tests.
Dr...
Katos defends Government on crime rate
South Barwon MP Andrew Katos has rejected claims the coalition State Government is responsible for Geelong’s rising crime.
Mr Katos pointed out that the Geelong...
Target job cuts fear
The spectre of more job cuts is looming after Target conceded it had made a number of “team changes” at its Geelong head office...
Struggling Torquay Post Office set for expansion
Torquay's only post office is set for expansion following overwhelming community support for improved services, according to a political candidate who backed the push.
Liberal...
Service of choice wins monthly Shop Local award
CABINETMAKERS Choice is “simply the best” for customer service, according to Belmont’s Jon Symes.
His praise has earned the Grovedale business a Shop Local Geelong...
Abbott reveals ‘vision’ of Geelong workforce
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
FEDERAL opposition leader and apparent prime minister in waiting Tony Abbott has flagged a seismic economic shift for Geelong in the...
Gig’s heart for CFA
By MICHELLE HERBISON
CFA volunteer and roots singer-songwriter Tim ‘Tonic’ Hulsman realised the strength of Geelong’s music community when pulling together 13 local acts to...
New claims in ads war
By NOEL MURPHY
NEW allegations of Geelong Advertiser kickbacks for real estate agency Hayeswinckle have been made in the County Court.
The Weekly Review’s publisher, MMP...
I did nothing wrong, says agent
By NOEL MURPHY
REAL estate agent Daniel Hayes has lashed out at MMP’s legal claims, calling them a bid to stop agents giving vendors choice...
Two dead in Geelong house fire
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of two people in a house fire in Herne Hill on 27 December.
There...
