13th dune tracks win backing
Kim WatersPLANS to carve walking and cycling tracks through dunes at 13th Beach have won the blessing of Geelong’s peak community environment body.
Geelong Environment...
Springs ‘win’ on drain levy
Kim WatersCLIFTON Springs’ residents have triumphed over a council scheme to charge home owners thousands of dollars upfront for drainage works, according to Geelong...
Reg’s impact still honours Les
Humble: Les Borrack with his Reg Hickey Memorial Award. Erin PearsonCATS legend Reg Hickey had a “huge impact” on the life of devoted clubman...
Coast ‘facing office blowout’
Erin PearsonSURF Coast Shire faces a multi-million-dollar budget blowout unless it finds a buyer for its Grossmans Road offices by June 30, according to...
Genevieve set to make a splash
In the swim: Pip Williams, Michael Wild, Margie Heffernan and Genevieve Wild look forward to this weekend’s Blue Water Challenge. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 59221Kim...
Easier to buy ‘in New York’
Kim WatersHOMES in London and New York are more affordable than in Geelong, according to a new international housing affordability survey.
The Demographia International...
Australia Day crowd ‘saves’ historic regatta on bay
Hello, sailors: Mark Turnbull and Jav Greaves stay on deck at Audi Victoria Week in Geelong on Wednesday. Andrew MathiesonA BUMPER Australia Day crowd...
New $23m pier ‘set to host visiting cruisers’
Andrew MathiesonA NEW Yarra Street pier will provide a berthing facility to meet increasing demand for cruise ships to visit Geelong, according to Mayor...
Duo wins gold at championships
Erin PearsonGEELONG’S newly crowned disabled athletics world champions will return home with gold medals and records after blitzing their competition in New Zealand this...
‘Novice’ pens top ABC tune
In a flap: Michael Whittle at home in North Geelong. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 59424Erin PearsonA NOVICE North Geelong songwriter has won an ABC radio...
Diane coasts to an Australia Day honour with barbecue at home
Andrew MathiesonWHEN Diane James invited her family around for an Australia Day barbecue they thought it was just in the name of patriotism.
But the...
Golf plan to tribunal
Kim WatersPLANS to redevelop the former Geelong Golf Club have bypassed council and gone to the state planning tribunal, a councillor has revealed.
Stretch Kontelj...
Bringing Greece to Portarlington
A new festival celebrating Greek culture will be held in Portarlington during the upcoming Melbourne Cup Weekend.
The festival will feature Greek...
