Growth ‘options’ out for comment
By John Van KlaverenBY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A lobby group has developed three “scenarios” to guide the region’s growth.
G21 HEAD Elaine Carbines said the scenarios...
TALK THE TOLL DOWN: Southern comfort for a week of spinal injury awareness
Access all areas: Noel Southern visits Geelong’s wool museum ahead of next week’s activities. By John Van KlaverenNOEL Southern likes to get out when...
Going for second best: New airport to mix trainee pilots with jumbo jets
By John Van KlaverenA FEASIBILITY study has recommended Avalon for a new regional airport despite identifying a better option.
The $150,000 study scored a greenfield...
Geelong victim alleges inaction over dog attacks
By John Van KlaverenA WOMAN whose pet has endured two dog attacks this year has accused council and State Government of inaction.
The 24-year-old from...
‘100 jobs in pipeline’ at new $17m Corio factory
Looking forward: Manufacturing Minister Richard Dalla-Riva launches the new Corio factory on Wednesday.By John Van KlaverenA NEW $17 million factory at Corio could create...
City set for 25 cruises a year, says new study
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG could accommodate 25 cruise ship visits a year by 2025, according to preliminary results of a new study.
The study said...
Dams 90% after our wet October
By Lindsay SmailTHE REGION experienced well-above average rain in October.
Urban Geelong received between 60mm and 90mm, while Anakie had well over 100mm.
The...
‘Surprise’ over new levy talks
By John Van KlaverenA FRESH round of consultations on plans to hit property owners with an annual $200 fire levy has surprised Geelong leaders.
Councillor...
Dual titles pay-off for busy Cameron
By Michelle HerbisonYEARS of gruelling training have paid off for Grovedale’s Cameron Brown with two sport aerobics world championships titles.
The 20-year-old won the sport’s...
Bus guards ‘bashed’
By Michelle HerbisonA BASHING that put a security officer in hospital is typical of attacks on staff working around central Geelong’s bus interchange, according...
Dredge time ‘terrible’
By Michelle HerbisonA DREDGING project has closed Clifton Springs’ boat ramps with “terrible timing” for the fishing industry, according to an anglers’ representative. ...
Club sets sail for youngsters as sport founders with ageing membership
We are sailing: Paul Wedding, Arthur Irving, Robert Page, John Royle, Dennis Smith and Robert Barker prepare to launch the sailing By Michelle HerbisonST...
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...
