Pool enclosure, rates relief in federal grants pipeline Councils welcome cash boost
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council should use a funding windfall to cover Kardina Pool, according to a councillor.
Federal Government this week announced $2.6 million for City...
Avalon set to launch new international bid
Andrew MathiesonAvalon Airport hopes to lodge a second application for an international terminal before the end of the year, according to general manager Tim...
Cats back on track and just about over grand final
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG officially launched its 2009 AFL season in every way imaginable yesterday.
The players were back in training, looking fresh and kitted out in...
Wealthy make golf estate Toorak by the Sea
Jessica BentonMELBOURNE’S wealthy are turning Barwon Heads into a “rich precinct”, according to one of Victoria’s leading demographics experts.
KPMG’s Bernard Salt said the town’s...
Small haul leads to gun hoard fear
Alex de VosGeelong’s top cop fears gun owners are holding onto illegal weapons following a month-long amnesty.
Geelong yielded 34 weapons during the Victoria Police...
Swimmers strike gold with Leisel at Geelong pool
Jessica BentonTHE POOL water was glistening at Geelong Swimming Club on Wednesday for the visit of Australian Olympic gold medallist swimmer Leisel Jones.
Club members...
Ford saves 400 jobs
Ford Australia yesterday saved 400 Geelong jobs when the company shelved plans to shut its engine plant.
Ford Australia president and chief executive officer Marin...
Photo opens new page for ex-Tracks boss
Alex de VosSeeing a photo of a man surfing in Hawaii against a solar eclipse was inspirational for Sean Dohety, the former editor of...
Schoolies site: Wild times ahead
Alex de VosSchoolies on the way to Torquay and Lorne are using an online social network to organise sexual liaisons and plan hi-jinks.
On a...
Bowlers to drive a hard bargain
Kim WatersDrysdale Bowling Club could drive a hard bargain against plans for a supermarket on its site, according to the town’s community association.
Drysdale Clifton...
Corio’s braveheart
Andrew MathiesonKRISTY and Terry Cooper’s vocabulary has vastly improved – and is certainly more complex – since the birth of their ailing daughter.
Sophie, now...
Community farewells Corio school
Andrew MathiesonNUMBERS are a constant reminder to Lyn Creece of all the years she taught kids at Rosewall Primary School.
They roam around in her...
Help tails wag this Christmas
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has launched its annual Christmas Appeal
The not-for-profit organisation, which provides an animal shelter and veterinary clinic for stray and...
