Bridge picket threat
Jessica BentonResidents could form a picket to stop State Government replacing Barwon Heads’ historic bridge, according to union and community group leaders.
Geelong Trades and...
RSL set to soldier on despite changing Anzac landscape at Queenscliff
Jessica BentonQUEENSCLIFF’S RSL will conduct its annual Anzac Day march along a new-look Avenue of Honour tomorrow after council cut down historic cypress trees...
Driving ambition to keep roads safe
Andrew MathiesonRON Medson likes talking up road safety to anyone who prepared to listen but was left speechless when road rage arrived loud and...
Super site wait anger
Jessica BentonFrustrated bowls and croquet players are stuck in a “waiting game” to find out whether they will have to make way for a...
No GOTV for channel
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’s first internet television channel has gone out of business, blaming limited “vision” and commercial support among the city’s business community.
GOTV operated for...
Lara expansion faces native title interests
Andrew MathiesonINDIGENOUS groups have expressed “interest” in exercising native title rights on land earmarked for expansion of Lara’s town centre, according to City Hall.
A...
Testing times lead to survival for victim of bowel cancer
Andrew MathiesonDavid Bradshaw is proof the scourge of bowel cancer can put anyone on their backside – no matter how diligent about their health.
Mr...
Sex crime unit funds home in new prosecutions office
Jessica BentonA specialist unit to tackle sex offences will be part of a new Office of Public Prosecutions base in Geelong, state Attorney-General Rob...
Here it comes: heavy rain set to drench us
Jessica BentonA forecast of rain for days promises to boost the region’s dwindling water storages by almost a third, according to a Geelong weather...
Ban possible for councillors
Andrew MathiesonTwo Geelong councillors under a conflict-of-interest investigation could face hefty fines and seven-year bans from council, according to Victoria’s Local Government Act.
David Saunderson...
Shop-top living plan
Jessica BentonGEELONG could have Melbourne’s inner-city lifestyle with residents living in converted shop tops, according to council planners.
The shop-top living option is part of...
Drivers, dogs blamed for postie injuries
Jessica BentonCity of Greater Geelong is a hot-spot for posties falling victim to careless drivers and stray dogs, according to Australia Post.
Spokesperson Nadine Lyford...
Man charged over Geelong West stabbing
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged stabbing in Geelong West last month.
Emergency services responded after a man was...
