Campaign aims for jobs to Belong in Geelong
Jessica BentonA new campaign plans to drum up business and outside interest in Geelong through marketing and social networking on the internet.
Belong in Geelong...
Minister told: Quit over trains
Jessica BentonVictoria’s Transport Minister should quit after 33 consecutive months of late Geelong trains, according to the opposition.
Shadow public transport minister Terry Mulder said...
Backlash over gay kids’ night
Alex de VosChurch leaders and family groups have slammed a ratepayer-funded gay youth night in Geelong.
City of Greater Geelong is set to host the...
Lions roar against order to disband Geelong club
Jessica BentonMembers of a Geelong Lions club have slammed the organisation’s governing body for closing their branch.
Lions Club International told Bell Post Hill members...
Riders demand lanes
Alex de VosTorquay cyclists and schools have called on Surf Coast Shire and Vicroads to introduce special bike lanes after reporting a spike in...
The Flying Pastor
Andrew MathiesonFLYING a contraption that resembles an oversized stork making a delivery, one of God’s messengers does his best work in the sky.
Few get...
City seeks $13m Leisurelink loan
Andrew MathiesonCity Hall is seeking a loan of nearly $13 million to pay for Geelong’s Leisurelink project.
But councillor Andrew Katos, who holds council’s finance...
Lara in housing bid win
Alex de VosA controversially proposed subdivision near Lara’s Serendip Sanctuary could go ahead after Geelong’s council approved a new plan guiding release of residential...
Study: ETS price 650 Geelong jobs
Alex de VosMore than 650 jobs will be lost in the Geelong region under Federal Government’s proposed carbon emissions trading scheme, according to a...
Surf Coast literary festival to bubble with cultures
Alex de VosJapanese immigrant Marumi Smith will take centre stage when an annual Surf Coast literary festival adopts its first emphasis on multiculturalism next...
Bid for glass jobs
Andrew MathiesonUNIONS are backing a plan to buy out a North Geelong glass plant to keep the skills of more than 70 workers in...
City joins fight to keep control of planning
Jessica BentonGEELONG councillors are lobbying State Government to stop taking communities’ planning powers.
Crs Barbara Abley, John Doull, Andrew Katos and Jan Farrell have joined...
Supporting all colours of the rainbow
Surf Coast Shire is showing its rainbow support ahead of an annual day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination while celebrating advancements in equality.
The pride...
