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Rail trip to take extra 15 minutes

Alex de VosState Government’s new $4 billion regional rail link could add 15 minutes to train journeys from Geelong to Melbourne, a public transport...

Brave Sophie farewelled

Andrew MathiesonA CORIO girl’s brave lifelong fight against a series of cancers came to a peaceful end this week. Tributes from mourners flowed for Sophie...

Cats seek approval for name Premiership Stand

Geelong Football Club has snubbed its legends in a bid to name a new stand. The club has announced it will seek approval for the...

Katos reveals bid for seat of South Barwon

Alex de VosGeelong councillor Andrew Katos has announced he will run for Liberal preselection in the state Labor seat of South Barwon. The prominent...

Shooters’ lake works blasted

Andrew MathiesonUNAUTHORISED construction around a Moolap lake has infuriated environmentalists. They accuse shooters of setting up a haven to attract waterbirds in time for the...

Appeal for calm over Western Heights suicides cops probe bullying

Alex de VosPolice have warned they might be unable to lay charges if an investigation reveals cyber bullying was linked to the deaths of...

Protesters set plans as bridge workers arrive

Alex de VosWork has started on State Government’s controversial project to replace Barwon Heads Bridge despite years of community outrage. Vicroads’ contractor McConnell Dowell took...

Creek bid resumed

Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire has put development of Torquay’s Spring Creek back on the drawing board, according to a community activist. Grant Forbes said...

Writing off anorexia

Andrew MathiesonDOG in hand and walking shoes on, June Alexander casually strolls down a few Clifton Springs streets, stops at the Dell and gazes...

Bob observes decades of decline at a stinking home of mosquitoes

Andrew MathiesonMOSQUITO breeding grounds have replaced birds and fish at dying Lake Connewarre, according to a man who has watched the waterway change over...

Moto champ rejects Avalon

Andrew MathiesonGEELONG councillors will consider backing a new motocross track at Avalon despite a former Australian champion saying its salty soil will ruin riders’...

School site plan blessed with affordable housing

A redevelopment mixing apartments with housing for the disabled and aged is set to replace a Catholic primary school in central Geelong. Gartland Real Estate...

Buckley joins the Cattery

Former champion Collingwood coach and player Nathan Buckley has joined Geelong as an assistant coach for the 2026 AFL season. Following a decorated playing...