‘It’s going to be better but it’s going to take time’ Schools restructure defended
Alex de VosSchool council representatives have defended a plan to restructure several Corio and Norlane schools against concerns the transition process will cause “angst”...
Woolies plan for golf site opposed
Kim WatersGeelong councillors have opposed plans for a Woolworths hardware concept store at North Geelong.
They voted to tell an advisory committee to state...
MP Neville faces new calls to quit ministry
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has again come under renewed pressure to resign as she fights two scathing reports of her department’s failings.
An Ombudsman’s report...
200 local artists contribute to ‘rare’ show of artistry
More than 200 Geelong region artists and craftspeople are represented in a rare exhibition at the city’s National Wool Museum.
Titled Christmas Creations for Mr...
Lunch basher walks
Alex de VosA 28-year-old father who repeatedly bashed a Torquay milkbar operator for serving him soggy salad rolls and cold pastries has avoided jail...
Election road warfare
Kim WatersDuplication of the Princes Highway between Winchelsea and Colac has become a political football, with both sides of federal parliament accusing each other...
Cops set to lay charges over cyclist
Alex de VosPolice have identified a driver who assaulted a cyclist on Torquay Road last Sunday, leaving him with facial injuries.
Constable Glen Kelly said...
Region to get a kick out of festival with plenty of Heart
The round ball will feature during the heart of the AFL season with the opening leg of a community football festival in Geelong next...
6.9% rates hike shock
Alex de VosResidents have slammed Surf Coast Shire's plan to increase rates by 6.9 per cent to help pay for $23 million "Taj Mahal"...
New rules to give caravan park hogs heave-ho in favour of casuals
Alex de VosNew rules will force out long-term carvan park campers in favour of casuals as part of a management shake-up announced in Torquay...
Residents rally for bashed teen pair
Kim WatersOcean Grove residents are rallying around two young victims of a vicious assault.
A fundraising campaign for teenagers Dylan McEwan and Daniel Dryden has...
Dog walkers snap at back beach ban
Kim WatersResidents have hit back at a council proposal to ban dogs on Point Lonsdale’s back beach.
Concerned beach-goers rejected claims that dog walking...
Around the grounds
We go around the grounds from matches played in Geelong Cricket Association senior women's on Sunday 16 November.
WOMEN’S SENIOR CRICKET
Sunday 16 November
A Grade
Barwon...
