Battle for mayor heats up
By Noel MurphyGEELONG’S mayoral contest has drawn first blood with John Mitchell and challenger Frank Rozpara clashing over the public’s right to question council...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Pirates of the GPAC
Characters: Joss McWilliam and Thomas Larkin in Treasure Island.By Cherie DonnellanBY CHERIE DONNELLAN
“IT'S TWO blokes attacking a pirate show with gusto” is how Joss...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Cash advance
Black: Daniel Thompson sings the songs of Johnny Cash at GPAC next month.By Cherie DonnellanJOHNNY Cash’s honesty drew Daniel Thompson to the rock and...
JOIN THE CLUB: In the picture
By John Van KlaverenTHE LINE between amateur and professional photographer is blurring as digital technology levels the playing field.
It has certainly made a difference...
MPs brawl on cuts, spending
By Noel MurphyA WAR of words has broken out between MPs Ian Trezise and Andrew Katos over their work performance in State Parliament.
Geelong Labor...
Changes threaten retail, says report
By John Van Klaveren“SWEEPING” changes to Victoria’s planning laws threaten the viability of regional retail and business centres, according to a Geelong council report.
“These...
Same-sex comments slammed
By Michelle HerbisonGeelong professionals have slammed a reverend’s comments that gay marriage would increase health problems.
Headspace Barwon’s Toni van Hamond said St George’s...
Shell ‘borderline’ in city – executive
By John Van KlaverenA SENIOR Shell executive has described Geelong’s refinery as “borderline” amid increasing competition from bigger Asian refineries.
Shell downstream director Mark Williams...
582 opportunities lost: Jobs ‘unfilled’
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG is short 582 skilled workers, according to a council survey.
The survey said employers reported difficulty in filling 235 jobs this...
Softball a hit in pilot program
Slugger: Jye, 8, belts a ball skyward under the watchful eyes fellow St Thomas Primary School student Jennifer, 7, and softball program mascot Pablo....
Donors have a heart for kids like Kirra
Through the wringer: Tammi Butters with Kirra, pictured in the inset during her struggle to survive heart complications.By Michelle HerbisonNEWBORN Kirra’s heart trouble forced...
OUR BAYFRONT ‘BOMBSITES’: CLEAN UP THE WATERFFRONT: Bay trail dream languishing
By Noel MurphyPLANS to open Corio Bay's shoreline to cyclists and pedestrians through a pathway complete with tunnels, flyovers, boardwalks and bridges have fallen...
From the archives
18 years ago
7 December, 2007
Building approvals dropped almost 20 per cent in City of Greater Geelong last year amid housing industry concerns that limited...
