Record crowds flock to the region’s beaches lifesavers feel heat
Jessica BentonRecord crowds flocked to the region’s beaches this week as temperatures soared into the high 30s, according to lifesavers.
Tens of thousands of beachgoers...
Taxi sex fiend a thief
Alex de VosA former taxi driver who sexually assaulted a passenger also robbed others of cash, bank cards and a mobile phone, a Geelong...
River set for houses
HAMISH HEARDGeelong is set to receive a new riverfront living and cafe precinct, with developers lining up in anticipation of City Hall relaxing planning...
Vow to block bridge
Jessica BentonSTATE opposition MPs have vowed to overturn a State Government decision to build a new bridge at Barwon Heads.
Members of the Liberal party...
Spring creek backed
Alex de VosAustralia’s peak development body and a prominent landowner have praised Surf Coast Shire’s controversial plans to more than double Torquay’s population.
They backed...
All fired up to protect Lara
Andrew MathiesonGENERATIONS of one family can lay claim to almost single-handedly protecting Lara from the scourge of fire.
At the top of the family...
Night markets to grow after debut
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S new night market is set to expand after thousands of patrons flocked to its opening night in Johnstone Park last Friday.
Organisers estimated...
Program giving disabled a sporting chance
Andrew MathiesonPEOPLE with disabilities are leaving the comfort of home for Geelong’s sports fields, greens and courts.
City of Greater Geelong’s Leisure Networks has reported...
Twice as many posties as cops shocking figures renew police calls
Alex de VosNew figures showing the Barwon region has almost twice as many posties as police have sparked renewed calls for more cops.
City of...
Hammer threat after speed, booze bender
Alex de VosA man who threatened to hit his ex-girlfriend over the head with a hammer and throw her jaw into a gutter told...
Homeless motocross club set for Avalon site
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Motocross Club is set for a new track at Avalon after spending the past year homeless.
City Hall and the club have settled...
Grim rain outlook as storages plummet
Jessica BentonFORECASTERS gave a “grim” long-term forecast for rain as the region’s water storage levels plummeted this week.
The storages fell to 26.8 per cent...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
