Region rents go through the roof
Jessica BentonRENTS have skyrocketed at St Leonards, according to a survey.
RP Data found median weekly advertised rents for houses had increased by $65 a...
Health insurance offer is a first
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG business is believed to be launching the world’s first online pre-paid health insurance.
Not-for-profit insurer GMHBA is set to target Generation Y...
Calls for Bellarine transport upgrade
Jessica BentonBELLARINE PENINSULA public transport users have demanded improvements to local services at a public meeting.
Building Bellarine Connections project facilitator Peter Hibbert said about...
Ocean Grove plan goes on view
Jessica BentonOCEAN GROVE’S north-eastern pocket is set for residential expansion after government approval for plans to be released for public exhibition.
Minister for Planning Justin...
It’s swell for big-waver
Andrew MathiesonSTARING death in the face while riding high on life has become rather blase for 42-year-old big-wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones.
At least three...
Rates hardship for many
Andrew MathiesonHOMEOWNERS in the Geelong region are struggling to pay their household rates, an Independent investigation has revealed.
The global economic crisis is having an...
Darlingsm Trinny and Susannah were here in killer stillettos
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S fashionistas and those in need of wardrobe inspiration congregated at Westfield Geelong to get a glimpse of British fashion icons Trinny and...
Motoring enthuiasts choose Geelong for national meet
Greg WaneCar fans will be busy over the Easter weekend, with three major national motor events planned for Geelong.
The city will host the...
Police warn drive safely, or pay the cost
Alex de VosAuthorities are urging drivers headed to the coast this Easter to take care on the road and follow safety messages.
Torquay Police acting...
US strengthens Geelong ties
Alex de VosA visit from the United States Consul-General in Melbourne, Michael Thurston, this week has helped “strengthen and maintain” Geelong’s relationship with the...
Water dripping away
Alex de VosBarwon Water is Australia’s best water-saving corporation, according to a National Water Commission report.
But the region’s water authority is still losing 38...
Commuters express their anger at vandalism at station car park
Andrew MathiesonA YOUNG woman stands alone beside her van parked at North Geelong train station.
Waiting in the dark, she shivers next to an...
Can’t keep a good man down
Lara man George Lucas is back playing lawn bowls after going into cardiac arrest on the green six months ago.
Mr Lucas, 80, had no...
