Trail bike riders suspected in big heist at Modewarre
Alex de VosWinchelsea police are investigating one of the district’s biggest robberies.
Police believe a team of trail-bike riders might be responsible for the “organised”...
MP, opponent stoush over local connections
Alex de VosA political stoush has erupted between Labor Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman and his new Liberal opponent days after she won pre-selection...
Ring road clears up our worst bottleneck
Alex de VosGeelong’s ring road has unclogged the city’s peak-hour bottleneck on Latrobe Terrace, according to Vicroads.
Project manager Tony Hedley said anecdotal evidence...
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...
New chair for KP Trust
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust has a new chair with John Eren bringing valuable experience across tourism, sport and major events.
Mr Eren has been a...
