Crew fired up for dragon boat titles
Enter the dragons: Geelong team members Neil McArthur, Ross Parker, Lauren Vallance, Aileen Phillips and Rob Chester.By John Van KlaverenSIX Geelong paddlers have been...
Big queue for $45m project
By John Van KlaverenCONTRACTS for Geelong’s $45 million library and heritage centre project have attracted large fields of contenders, according to City Hall.
The City...
Growth forces code shake-up
By John Van KlaverenINTRODUCTION of new suburbs around Geelong has prompted an Australia Post review of postcodes for the region, according to the organisation.
A...
Donations ‘overrunning’ aid program
Foreign aid: Bill Pratt, Bill Gibson and Anton Van Doornik pack a container at the Rotary depot. By John Van KlaverenA ROTARY club depot...
Geelong in Facebook trial: ‘Digital eye’ to keep watching
By Cherie DonnellanNEIGHBOURHOOD Watch’s Geelong branch is embracing the digital age, according to the program’s police liaison officer.
Senior Constable Andrew King said he created...
Top of city set for investment
By John Van KlaverenST JOHN of God Hospital’s major redevelopment is aimed at “reactivating” the top end of Moorabool St, according to hospital chief...
Immigrants set to deliver ‘economic windfall’
Input: New multiculturalism advisory council members Gary Thompson, Michael Martinez and Eddy Kontelj. By John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S economy is poised to thrive on immigration,...
Parents must control children, says top cop
Priorities: Inspector Gary Bruce settles into his role as the region’s new top cop at Geelong Police Station. By Michelle HerbisonPARENTS who fail to...
Fear public sector cuts could ‘hammer’ Geelong
By John Van KlaverenSTATE Government cuts could “hammer” public sector jobs in regional centres like Geelong, a union fears.
Community and Public Sector Union secretary...
Missing Daniel inspires sister’s act
Fringe: Kate O’Keeffe show.By John Van KlaverenPRESENTING a solo show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival about a missing person left performer Kate O’Keefe...
$100m threat to Government: Writ over port
By John Van KlaverenSTATE Government faces a $100 million writ for attempting to kill off a 30-year-old proposed tourist resort development on the Bellarine...
‘Pro-tecting’ Bells
By Cherie DonnellanNEW set-up processes will reduce the Rip Curl Pro’s impact on Bells Beach this year, according to organisers.
Surfing Victoria executive director Max...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
