Groups back in City on gay kids’ night
Alex de VosState lobby groups and youth organisations have defended a controversial ratepayer-funded night for gay youths in Geelong.
Anti Violence Project of Victoria’s executive...
$1.5m upgrade for coast church
Alex de VosAfter nearly 50 years of services, Torquay’s St Therese Church is set for a $1.5 million facelift.
Parish priest Father Greg Trythall said...
Stockland bid moves ahead
Jessica BentonA controversial plan for a residential development at Point Lonsdale is set to move ahead after Geelong councillors voted in favour of the...
Donors blanket needy with goodwill
Jessica BentonGEELONG residents have donated blankets and other woollies to keep needy people warm this winter.
Youth work student Emily Nester organised a blanket appeal...
Veridian deal signed
Jessica BentonAUTOMOTIVE plastics production company MHG has signed a deal to take over North Geelong’s Veridian Glass factory, saving 60 jobs.
CSR Veridian spokesperson Martin...
Umpires overcome disabilities to officiate in GDFL
Alex de VosA team of disabled umpires will officiate in Geelong and District Football League’s under-18s clash between Inverleigh and Bannockburn on Saturday.
Geelong Football...
Fluoridation threats: Five face probe on death note
Alex de VosPolice have begun questioning suspects as part of an investigation into a death threat against a local politician over fluoridation of the...
Corio stabbing horror
Alex de VosA man who repeatedly stabbed two people in Corio on Wednesday afternoon appeared “quite lucid” after the attack, according to police.
Corio Police...
Refugees set to grow skills with business
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S newly arrived refugees will be put to work as farmers under a new program.
Multicultural services provider Diversitat plans to establish a farming...
Fires gig success inspires another big, fat fundraiser
Jessica BentonA MUSIC-INSPIRED fundraising group has formed on the Bellarine Peninsula to stage charity events.
Boss Brothers Entertainment plans to run an ongoing series of...
Ship set to sink
Jessica BentonAuthorities are set to sink a navy frigate for an international diving attraction off Point Lonsdale after settling a wrangle over the preferred...
Campers to overflow on common
Alex de VosResidents have demanded Great Ocean Road Coast Committee dump plans to turn Torquay Common into a part-time camping ground.
Surf Coast Community and...
Putting workplaces under surveillance
A Bellarine MP is calling for stronger protections on workplace surveillance as technology advances and job environments shift towards remote working.
Legislative...
