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Miller steps down as chamber’s boss Search for new blood

Andrew MathiesonThe boss of Geelong Chamber of Commerce has resigned with a call for new blood to take up the challenge of reinvigorating the...

RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse

Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...

RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse

Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...

Refugee women on road to independence in new home

Jessica BentonTWO Geelong refugees are behind the wheel after mastering a new learner-driver program. Aluet Deng and Nybol Mach, both from Sudan in northern Africa,...

Our MP ignites national debate on PM Darren loves Julia

Alex de VosA local MP has fired national debate on who should be Prime Minister with a public backing of Julia Gillard as “in...

Heads residents push boundaries in mechanic bid

Kim WatersBarwon Heads residents are urging authorities to break town boundaries in an attempt to keep their last mechanic. The reversal of opinion on...

Students fear loss of voice on VC selection

Alex de VosStudents have demanded a say in choosing Deakin’s next top boss, fearing executives are trying to turn the university into a “corporate...

Big serve for tennis change

Andrew MathiesonA DEVELOPER’S new plans to build a tennis complex on the site of the former Geelong Golf Club is all about “maximising profit”,...

Thumbs up for taste test before restaurant on pier

Kim WatersDiners have enjoyed a taste test of seafood delights set to grace thousands of plates at an Australia-first restaurant on Queenscliff Pier during...

Soccer ex-international seeks next Maradona here

Andrew MathiesonA former star of European club soccer hopes a cutting-edge clinic program will unearth Geelong’s next round-ball superstar. Vata Garcia, who was a hero...

State behind removal of farm’s buffer zone

Andrew MathiesonCouncillors have accused State Government of leaving them in the dark when it removed a traditional buffer zone between a chicken farm and...

Burns ‘go on’ despite escape

Alex de VosAuthorities have announced further controlled burning around the Geelong region this week despite “erratic fire behaviour” wiping out 39 hectares of bushland...

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In-form sides clash in round four

St Joseph's goes into this weekend’s clash against Newtown & Chilwell full of confidence after an unblemished start to the Geelong Football League season. Joeys...

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