Dump set for beaches
John Van KlaverenSTATE Government will pour imported sand onto Geelong’s Eastern Beach as part of a controversial renourishment project.
The Government said an independent consultant...
Reece plans sign, store at coast’s entry
Erin PearsonA SECOND trade supplies store is set to greet visitors alongside Bunnings at Torquay’s northern entrance.
Reece Plumbing has submitted an application to build...
Developer’s state plea
John Van KlaverenSTATE Government should intervene to open land for housing at Torquay, according to a company planning residential development at Spring Creek.
Amex Corporation...
Council ‘orders’ changes
John Van KlaverenA QUEENSCLIFF property owner has been ordered to move a planned building so it avoids flooding from climate change, according to Mayor...
Families invited to badminton day
John Van KlaverenGEELONG Badminton Centre will launch a $150,000 upgrade with a family-oriented come-and-try day this month.
The upgrade includes a new playing surface, court...
Coach bypass over Johnson
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG coach Mark Thompson approached AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson to plead Steve Johnson’s case against a striking charge on marked Saint Steve...
Merc to park new album in city
John Van KlaverenTHIRSTY Merc has the happy knack of coming up with instantly recognisable tunes.
A first listen to the band’s latest album, Mousetrap Heart,...
Local Legend – Mick sets the record
Andrew MathiesonMICK Robinson is living in the past, caught in a time warp that shows no sign of abating.
But time is irrelevant to one...
New leaders predict chamber change
John Van KlaverenGEELONG’S peak business group will embark on an era of change, according to its new leadership.
Recently appointed executive officer Greg Rowe and...
Geo plant ‘12 months away’
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Victoria’s first geothermal power plant is set to begin generating power south of Geelong within 12 months, according to Greenearth...
Young car enthusiast masters art awards
Erin PearsonA LOVE for all things involving cars has earned pint-sized Ben Tasevski to a people’s choice art award in a Geelong’s showcase of...
City up, down on green credentials
John Van KlaverenGEELONG has been both congratulated and criticised for its green credentials in the same week.
The region ranked as Australia’s second-least sustainable city...
Holmes stars as Venom beat Flyers
Mackenzie Holmes edged Cayla George in a battle between two of the WNBL's biggest stars to help deliver the Geelong Venom a second consecutive...
