Feds’ cash starts stimulating city
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonGeelong consumers might have started spending the Federal Government’s cash handouts to stimulate the national economy, according to traders.
Businesses...
Refugee kids discover Santa with Diversitat
Alex de VosRefugee children from Africa and Burma celebrated their first Christmas with a special party in Geelong this week.
Carmel Carroll, of multicultural services...
Police chief blames glitch for shortfall
Alex de VosA “glitch” in Geelong’s police roster left the region strapped for patrolling officers over the past fortnight, according to the city’s top...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
Shot man’s jail time
Alex de VosA Corio man who was shot in the back while allegedly attempting a robbery with a Buzz Lightyear toy gun will spend...
Battle for Torquay lifestyle begins at Spring Creek Action groups form
Alex de Vos“Outraged” residents have formed a series of community action groups to fight Surf Coast Shire’s plans to more than double Torquay’s population.
The...
Land swap backed
Jessica BentonThe Bellarine Peninsula’s new councillor has backed a proposed swap of public land for part of a developer’s site at Indented Head.
John Doull...
Backroom deal for coast mayor
Alex de VosSurf Coast’s new mayor won her job in a backroom deal, according to a councillor.
The councillor, who did not want to be...
A thoroghly modern Miss
Andrew MathiesonTHE 1989 Miss Australia contest was as much about avoiding spills of pasta sauce at dinner and the etiquette surrounding eating shellfish than...
Protesters on path to defeat
Jessica BentonTwo St Leonards households are fighting a losing battle against construction of a bike path across the front of their beachside homes, according...
Rudd’s ministers snub city meeting
Andrew MathiesonMore than half the Rudd Government’s ministers failed to attend a “community cabinet” meeting in Geelong on the weekend
The turnout for...
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...
