Whale of a season closes with a visitor record
Jessica BentonThe region has finished a record season for southern right wales along the Great Ocean Road, according to a wildlife worker.
Department of Sustainability...
Union boss slams driver penalties
Alex de VosUnions have slammed Geelong Taxi Network’s plan to penalise drivers for misbehaviour under a shake-up of services.
Geelong Trades and Labour Council boss...
Researchers discover hidden war treaures
Jessica BentonA research team has uncovered a treasure trove of war relics spread across the Bellarine Peninsula in an Australian-first study.
Historian Bob Marmion, archaeologist...
Council on Copenhagen: Don’t call it a junket
Jessica BentonANOTHER Geelong councillor is packing his bags for an overseas trip at the expense of ratepayers.
Councillors have voted unanimously to send John Doull...
Frank rises to Remembrance Day challenge
Andrew MathiesonOLD digger Frank Hayes cast a solitary figure on Remembrance Day this week, standing beside the flag pole at Geelong’s Johnstone Park like...
Geelong cultural capital after museum bid failure
A failed bid for a Guggenheim museum helped Geelong become a “cultural capital”, according to a Deakin University academic’s research.
Associate Professor Louise Johnson said...
Wings for Chicken’s footy plan
Alex de VosA Geelong radio announcer is a step closer to his controversial dream of setting up a junior football club on the Surf...
Drysdale set for surge of home blocks
Jessica BentonDRYSDALE’S population is set to sprawl with the opening of a new growth area.
City of Greater Geelong councillors have voted to adopt a...
November heat record
Alex de VosThe region has baked through a November heatwave record, according to a weather expert.
Geelong Weather Services’ Lindsay Smail said Wednesday marked the...
Sea-rise maps threat to value of properties
Jessica BentonNEW planning rules threaten to slash the value of hundreds of Geelong region properties deemed at risk of rising sea levels.
Borough of Queenscliffe...
Coastal hoons face new fines
Alex de VosPolice have new powers to issue on-the-spot fines of up to $587 in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour on...
Cops off the watch
Andrew MathiesonA staff shortage has forced police to abandon Geelong’s Neighbourhood Watch programs, according to coordinators.
They said the lack of police support would force...
More local jobs
One of Victoria’s largest motorhome and caravan dealerships will provide 15 new jobs with the construction of new workshops, service facilities and work bays...
