Man sent to trial in Tascas murder case
Alex de VosA 45-year-old Whittington man accused of murdering housemate Trevor Tascas has been committed to stand trial.
Lawrence Butler pleaded not guilty in Geelong...
Golfers chip in for McKellar Centre
Golfers and event sponsors have raised about $14,000 for patients and residents to enjoy the great outdoors at the region’s biggest aged care and...
Cats’ last word before grand final re-match We’ll show Hawks mental toughness
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG football officials have been caught in a war of words over allegations the Cats lack mental and physical ticker.
Coach Mark Thompson attempted...
Coastal assaults up 30 per cent
Alex de VosAn increase in crime along the Surf Coast has prompted a crackdown on licensed venues, police have warned.
Police statistics for the year...
Port petrol co-op bid
Jessica BentonA cooperative fuel outlet could help Portarlington cover the loss of its only service station, according to a community group.
Portarlington Community Association wants...
Sue’s team effort
Andrew MathiesonAMERICAN Bobby Locke rolled into town little more than 24 hours before putting on a show for the Geelong basketball faithful.
Standing five-foot nothing...
Councillor calls for pay restraint
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong councillor has called for “wage restraint” among City Hall staff after councillors approved 30 per cent pay rises for themselves late...
Trial to combat diabetes scourge
Alex de VosA Geelong scientist is leading tests of a new drug to tackle Australia’s diabetes “disaster”.
Barwon Health’s Department of Clinical and Biomedical Science...
Bungle shields submissions
Alex de VosA paperwork bungle has prevented Surf Coast Shire from giving the public access to submissions on a controversial plan to more than...
Employee convicted car rage a lesson for boss
Alex de VosA Corio man smashed five cars at a North Geelong car yard to teach his boss a lesson, a court has heard.
Matthew...
Fire victims ride high on Graham’s handiwork
Jessica BentonA PASSIONATE hobby has turned into an act of kindness for Portarlington’s Graham Gibson.
The retiree has been fixing up rusty pushbikes for victims...
Astonishing waiting list for homes keep rising
Alex de VosState Government has left another 45 families homeless as thousands languish on the Geelong region’s growing waiting list for public housing, according...
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