Plans for city to be mine hub
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG could share in Australia’s mining boom if a parliamentary committee report is adopted.
The report said Geelong’s port would play a...
Sarah’s covered
Miss Universe Australia contestant Sarah Czarnuch inspects the debut edition of Geelong Coast Magazine. EditorialOur new publication, GC (Geelong Coast) magazine launched this week....
Stove top for folk in Africa
By Cherie DonnellanWHAT do an accordion, cooking and Africa have in common?
Folk duo Lucy and Mischa, that’s what.
The pair’s upcoming Torquay gig will...
FINALLY FRIDAY: The ‘Bear essentials’
Songstress: Wendy Matthews returns to Geelong next week.By Cherie DonnellanARIA award winner Wendy Matthews might share the spotlight at her upcoming Geelong gig with...
JOIN THE CLUB: Filling Quota of good work
Living dolls: Quota International Geelong president Rosemary Stewart and regular Doll, Teddy and Craft Show exhibitor Judith McLean with some items set for display.By...
Guy on climate planning rules: State to make sense on coast
By Cherie DonnellanTHE REGION'S councils will soon have a “common sense” coastal planning direction for climate change, according to State Government.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy...
Geelong flyer opposes ‘link loss’
Off track: Billy Deikos and Paul Westcott hand a flyer about the interchange issue to Corio train traveller Shannon Herdy at Geelong Railway Station.By...
Region 10% below on study
By Cherie DonnellanTHE NUMBER of Geelong region high school graduates starting bachelor degrees this year is more than 10 per cent below the state...
Barwon Water’s $1.2m liability: Bill for carbon tax ‘to double’
By John Van KlaverenBARWON Water faces carbon tax costs of $1.2 million a year for the next five years, its draft plan reveals.
The total...
Portarlington plan expands
By Michelle HerbisonPLANS for a new petrol station and warehouse development at Portarlington could expand to include offices and a gym, according to the...
Mates take on India for kids
East to west: Matt Natonewski looks forward to his India journey.By Michelle HerbisonTHREE Geelong friends will battle up to 3500km of Indian roads in...
Thieves target 10 caravans in haul
By Cherie DonnellanA BREAK-IN and theft at Newcomb’s Caravans ‘R’ Us last weekend has prompted Geelong Police to appeal for information.
Geelong Detective Senior...
Warne’s legacy lives on
The foundation inspired by legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has helped deliver more than a thousand free health checks at the Royal Geelong Show.
The...
