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...
Cash ‘lost’ to rail line: Anger over reallocation
By Michelle HerbisonA REALLOCATION of council funding for an Indented Head conservation project is “very disappointing” for the town, according to its community group....
FINALLY FRIDAY: Reader reverb
Basilica gig: Eddi Reader.By Michelle HerbisonNOTHING is better than “God’s reverb”, according to Scottish singer Eddi Reader.
The pop and folk star said she...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Gregory’s Old Fella set to get laughs at Buckley’s
Farmer: Rod Gregory.By Erin PearsonCOUNTRY-STYLE laughs come to the city with Rod Gregory.
The 68-year-old farmer is on his way to Geelong after finding success...
JOIN THE CLUB: Club speaking up
Talkative: Toastmasters Geelong members Jeff Kenny, Ravi Raveendrampillai, Veronica Kratzmann, Jim Gilmer and Elwynne Dunstan.By John Van KlaverenTHEY can be heard at weddings, anniversaries,...
Liaisons with Karen inspire cop’s book on refugees
Just like us: Richard Dove with his book on Australia’s Karen community.By Erin PearsonYEARS spent working with migrant communities in Geelong and Melbourne’s west...
Crypto Fever in Geelong: Why More Locals Are Choosing to Buy...
Geelong, once best known for its manufacturing backbone and coastal lifestyle, has in recent years emerged as a surprising hotspot for new investment trends....
