Stokes says sorry after coke ruling
Alex de VosCats premiership player Mathew Stokes has walked away from Geelong Magistrates’ Court without conviction after pleading guilty to a cocaine charge.
The 25-year-old...
Our own master chef to take on Sydney challenge
Alex de VosA leading Geelong chef is set to take on the nation’s best culinary masters at Australia’s own version of renowned Japanese television...
Corio seat ‘to go east’ in proposal
Kim WatersA push to expand the boundaries of the Federal seat of Corio could force Geelong voters to share their electorate with residents of...
Bike trip ‘backpedal’
Andrew MathiesonA ratepayer-funded tourism body will pay airfare costs to send a Geelong councillor to California.
But tourism and major events portfolio-holder Bruce Harwood has...
Gordon TAFE unveils new library, revised brand image
Cutting edge technology, funky furniture and striking geometrical design wowed staff and students this week at the launch of a new library for Geelong’s...
City retailer caught in recall scare
Alex de VosAuthorities have seized more than 10,000 “dodgy” toys and baby products from a discount retailer with a store in Geelong following a...
Fee ‘hike’ to leave tip users down in dumps
Andrew MathiesonThe cost of dumping rubbish at City of Greater Geelong tips is set to rise up to 50 per cent in July under...
Heavyweight Joe backs Avalon, stadium upgrades
Kim WatersAustralian shadow treasurer Joe Hockey threw his weight behind plans for an international terminal at Avalon Airport and a $35 million upgrade of...
Mate’s death shame
Alex de VosThe director of a controversial construction company has described to a Geelong court the pain of losing a “really good mate” after...
White supremacist group targets city
Andrew MathiesonA WHITE supremacist group is recruiting members for a Geelong chapter.
Some Geelong residents have posted slogans reading ‘Save the white race’ across city...
New 13th plan backed
Kim WatersPlans for walking and pedestrian paths through dunes at 13th Beach have won cautious backing from environmental and surfing groups.
Barwon Coast Committee of...
Work begins on Port playground repairs amid safety fears for children
Kim WatersWork to fix a dilapidated Portarlington playground is underway after parents expressed safety fears for children.
The area’s foreshore committee started fixing the...
Afternoon intersection collision
Four people have been taken to hospital following a three-car collision near Lara, with a part of Bacchus Marsh Road blocked off to the...
