Minister ridicules bid for ‘air race’ over bay
Andrew MathiesonA STATE Government minister has ridiculed Geelong’s chance of hosting a famous international air race, instead raising hopes for Australia’s audacious 2022 World...
Dad’s got talent for grand final gig
Kim WatersCeres’ Cameron Henderson is coming back down to Earth after an emotional roller coaster ride to the finals of television show Australia’s Got...
Maggie still cooking her way after century
Andrew MathiesonWHEN Maggie Ross demonstrated she was good enough to cook for the Queen Mother in her day, whipping up a meal in the...
Lights bid for Skilled
Andrew MathiesonPlans for floodlights at Skilled Stadium have given Geelong hope of hosting AFL finals, according to Cats chief executive Brian Cook.
He told radio...
Port plans ‘stall’
Kim WatersPortarlington residents fear plans for a $56 million harbour redevelopment and a commuter ferry have stalled, according to community representatives.
They have...
Council backs $8m Grove sport grounds plan
Kim WatersDraft plans for a new sports facility at Ocean Grove have won council backing.
Councillors this week voted to support development of a...
Foreshore bid rejected
Alex de VosState Government has rejected a ratepayer’s bid to hand over coastal management to Surf Coast Shire amid concerns of “bureaucracy building” and...
Young rockers to sound off at Torquay ‘summit’ of music industry
Alex de VosBudding musician Pat Doolan can’t wait to unveil his band’s debut album in front of industry professionals at this year’s Push FReeZA...
Dark years of orphanage life
Andrew MathiesonA GLANCE down St Catherines Drive and the sight of “salubrious” homes fails to tell the street’s true story.
Happy family lives today camouflage...
Muso’s sax appeal wins funding for trip to New York
Alex de VosMUM and dad warned they would have to put their fingers in their ears if Jon Crompton fulfilled his childhood dreams of...
Geelong sweep catches dodgy operators taxi drivers targeted
Andrew MathiesonA CRACKDOWN on Geelong taxis has caught drivers failing to meet industry standards.
Victorian Taxi Directorate targeted cabbies flagrantly breaking rules over the last...
Public talks over racing
Fears of traffic chaos for residents and businesses have gone on the table in a series of public meetings about an international cycling event...
Beat Summer Insomnia: Sleep Strategies for Geelong Families
Another sweltering night, and you're lying awake at 2am, sheets kicked off, fan whirring uselessly, wondering if you'll ever feel cool enough to drift...
