Jack’s at the crease
Andrew MathiesonJACK Sing rarely ventures to the cricket these days but this moment was worth the wait.
One of Geelong cricket’s last gentlemen stood patiently...
Wham, pram, not you ma’am open for debate
Andrew MathiesonA month-long public debate in Geelong about whether prams should be allowed inside homes open for inspection has left real estate agents considering...
Centenary a high point for school
Jessica BentonWHILE Victorian students lamented the start of the first term of the year last week, Geelong’s oldest state secondary school celebrated a milestone.
Geelong...
Traders spark drive for fines
Andrew MathiesonA push for extra shoppers has prompted plans for more parking fines in central Geelong this year, according to City Hall.
City local laws...
Catholics on course for record day
Andrew MathiesonA RACE meeting founded to raise money for Geelong Catholic schools more than 100 years ago is set to exceed its humble beginnings.
Organisers...
Animal job likely for wayward Cat
Andrew MathiesonA SOFTER, cuddlier Mathew Stokes could restore his shattered public image hugging animals, according to Geelong Football Club’s president.
Frank Costa said working with...
Fears for safety of children outside Corio school
Alex de VosA bus driver has demanded school-zone speed limits on a section of Purnell Road amid rising fears for the safety of children...
Art’s for the birds as Brenda ponders entry options
Alex de VosDisabled Geelong artist Brenda Wise is torn between entering her bright yellow paper mache house or colourful bird sculpture in a second...
Jobs hope in oil, gas hunt along coastline
Alex de VosAn energy company could be drilling for oil and gas off the region’s coastline within two years after conducting seismic testing this...
Pako ready for ‘biggest party’
Alex de VosGiant faces, colourful costumes and international aromas will fill Geelong West’s cosmopolitan Pakington Street this month for a 28th annual Pako Festa.
Hailed...
I’m flying high again cancer victim in return to the skies
Alex de VosAfter an emotional rollercoaster ride, Torquay’s Nicole Paterson is confident she’s won her battle with cancer.
The only battle the courageous 22-year-old now...
Pub fee pain spreads
Alex de VosThe region’s country pubs are up in arms over “ridiculous” liquor licensing fee increases aimed at stopping alcohol-fuelled violence.
Meredith Hotel’s Caz Hearn...
Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse is not content to rest on her laurels.
This month Cooke launches two new...
