Tourists flock to coast despite bad weather, finances
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonBad weather and economic turmoil have failed to stop tourists flocking to the region’s coastal resorts this summer, according...
Plea for public to find missing mum
Alex de VosOne of the daughters of missing woman Dawn Wilson has urged the public to join in the search for her mother who...
Loners drive pokies splurge
Andrew MathiesonAn increase in “socially isolated” gamblers is driving a splurge on pokies in Geelong, according to a counselling service.
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation...
Museum goes mobile to escape council laws
Alex de VosA man is building a “Sovereign Hill-style” tourist attraction on the back of a trailer at Moriac to beat planning regulations.
Ashley Reed...
Police all at sea for boaties blitz
Jessica BentonA SEA of navy blue and white hit the coastline around Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula yesterday for the start of a crack...
2000 jobs in doubt
Alex de VosPlans to create 2000 jobs in Geelong were under a cloud yesterday after the boss of an IT giant admitted to falsifying...
The class of 2009
Alex de VosTorquay College will start secondary school education next year with two full classes, according to the principal.
But most of the students will...
The traces of war
Andrew MathiesonTRACES of the Vietnam War have always surrounded the life of Highton’s Sue Eddy.
A young Sue witnessed first hand the pain an uncle...
Breath testing at blue lights
Jessica BentonGEELONG police are breath-testing teenagers at under-18 events in the city to crack down on underage drinking and unruly behaviour.
Leading Senior Constable and...
State lets hospital waiting lists grow
Jessica BentonState Government has given Barwon Health a green light to make patients wait longer for surgery at Geelong Hospital, according to the opposition.
Opposition...
Wool museum spins yarns for 20th anniversary
Andrew MathiesonSPINNING yarns has taken a slight twist since Charles J Dennys opened his famous Geelong woolstore 144 years ago.
The woolstore traded the...
Buses backed for main drag
Jessica BentonMoorabool Street is the best place for a new Geelong bus interchange, according to a public transport lobby group.
Public Transport Users Association Geelong...
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...
