Tip fees up
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG ratepayers will fork out an extra $1.5 million into State Government coffers from the new environmental landfill levy, according to a Geelong-based...
Swap meet is top event
Greg WaneFred Harris has been told the Bay City Swap Meet is one of the best run meets in Victoria.
He is humble about...
Song could unearth Sweethearts
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG high school band that is winning rapturous applause from radio listeners is this week on the cuff of being crowned Australia’s...
Dancesport festival packs out Moolap venue
Andrew MathiesonA SELLOUT crowd for the inaugural Geelong Classic Dancesport Festival has forced organisers to consider moving the event to a bigger venue.
More than...
Judges have selected Star Search finalists
Geelong’s best young performers have showcased their talents at the Powercor Star Search talent quest auditions over the past two weeks.
The judges...
Taxi driver set for ‘raft of charges’
Alex de VosA Geelong taxi driver who allegedly wrecked the car of egg-throwing youths after instigating a high-speed chase will face a “raft of...
Latest rate hike: Mayor says ‘it’s affordable’ council budget unveiled
Alex de VosGeelong rates will rise 4.9 per cent to cover a $64 million capital works program and an $8.3 million jump in council...
It’ll be claws out at this weekend’s cat show
Alex de VosThere’s no room on stage for a timid lap cat at this year’s Geelong All Breeds Cat Club’s annual championship show, according...
Point Lonsdale local tells her story I am woman
Andrew MathiesonGETTING the word out about her story is never a problem for a Point Lonsdale publicity whiz.
But for Kate Engler, this time it’s...
Guard protects Will’s last kidney Cat hero inspires footy kid
Andrew MathiesonA CHANCE discussion from his football hero has inspired a promising Leopold junior born with one kidney to keep playing despite facing increasing...
Oh, baby, take a look at your trophy again now
Alex de VosWhen Torquay’s Eileen Igoe sold her 75-year-old trophy at a garage sale, she never thought it would be back on her shelves...
Juc bid to VCAT Pokies appeal
Alex de VosA controversial plan to install 30 gaming machines at Jan Juc’s Beach Hotel is headed for Victoria’s planning tribunal.
The owners have ...