Homes backed, bridge opposed
KIM WATERS
Residents have welcomed a new residential development at Clifton Springs but fear a proposed bridge to the land could ruin their quiet streets,...
Minister Crean urges region to ‘tap into’ $1b package
It’s this big: Simon Crean spruiks his regional development fund in Torquay.ERIN PEARSONA $1 billion federal fund could help the region’s coastal areas combat...
MOTOR: Yearning for oldies
Tuned: Rhys Chester loves the early Model C Fords and Anglias.GREG WANEMt Duneed’s Rhys Chester, 19, is passionate about cars and restoring them.
But,...
ENTERTAINMENT: Bender rules, says Clapton
Legend: Richard Clapton plays on Geelong’s waterfront this weekend.ERIN PEARSONGood rock music comes from bad influences, according to legendary Australian singer-songwriter Richard Clapton. ...
Four trucks over trial ‘noise limit’ on city ring road
KIM WATERSA three-month surveillance trial has detected four “excessively noisy” trucks on Geelong’s bypass despite residents claiming hoon truckies are keeping them awake at...
Punt on grid iron
Touching down: Geelong Buccaneers players Layke Rossiello, Daniel Tinitali, Chris Beynon and Scott Augustynowicz. JOHN VAN KLAVERENIt began as many clubs do: a bunch...
City seeking seat on funding body
JOHN VAN KLAVERENGeelong’s council is pushing for membership of a new body to recommend funding priorities for the region’s economic growth, according to Mayor...
Centre within site
ERIN PEARSONA site for Geelong’s proposed convention centre could be settled within weeks, according to Mayor John Mitchell.
He said City Hall would receive an...
New fear on crews
KIM WATERSAmbulance Victoria is sending Melbourne crews untrained in rural procedures and equipment to Geelong daily amid a staff shortage, according to a union...
Bay sculptures stirring icon juices
Deciders: Icon for Geelong judges John Mitchell, Andrew Senia, Roger Grant and Bernadette Uzelac. JOHN VAN KLAVERENFour-metre, moving metal sculptures installed off-shore in Corio...
‘Regional air’ set for Avalon
JOHN VAN KLAVERENAvalon is firming as the preferred site for a new regional airport facility, according to civic leaders.
But Geelong Airport operator Andrew Townley...
Chartwell victims celebrate Hoy jail sentence
KIM WATERSInvestors in collapsed company Chartwell Enterprises clapped in court this week as the firm’s former boss Graeme Hoy was jailed for more than...
Driving mentors needed
The City of Greater Geelong has put the call out for fully licensed drivers to help young learners get their Ps.
The L2P Program, funded...
