School site revealed
Alex de VosState Government has earmarked a site in Torquay’s north for new secondary and primary schools, Surf Coast Shire has revealed.
Labor Member for...
Ban on dogs at Jan Juc reserve
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire will ban dogs from playgrounds at a Jan Juc reserve amid fears of attacks on children.
An officers’ report to...
Our iron woman
Alex de VosFormer World Professional Bodybuilding Champion Bev Francis fondly remembers the first time she pumped iron.
“It was such an empowering, fabulous feeling,” Bev...
More seek eating disorder services
Alex de VosA surge in disorder cases has prompted authorities to launch a program to tackle the potentially deadly condition in Geelong.
Eating Disorders Foundation...
Lara banking on growth of community branch
A community bank has opened at Lara after raising nearly $700,000 of seed capital.
Shareholders and residents gathered at the bank on Tuesday to throw...
Next bypass links set for long wait
Alex de VosGeelong bypass links to the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are “a long way off”, Vicroads has warned motorists.
Geelong bypass project...
Big rates blamed on prices, grants
Jessica BentonThe region’s coastal councils have blamed a shortfall in government grants and high property prices for slugging home owners with some of the...
New power source blows in at boat ramp
The future of Geelong’s energy efficiency is blowing in the wind at Limeburner’s Point boat ramp.
City of Greater Geelong has installed one of Australia’s...
Jackson’s Geelong fans rush city shops
Jessica BentonMichael Jackson fans have swamped Geelong music and collectable stores searching for memorabilia of the music icon.
Stores reported that the rush began after...
Lost jobs drive rise in city trade classes
Jessica BentonGeelong workers are hitting the books to overcome a spate of recent job losses, according to the city’s biggest training provider.
Gordon Institute...
Richards to run for Canberra
Jessica BentonCouncillor Andy Richards has pledged to continue working for his constituents despite announcing he will run for federal politics.
But ratepayers could be $50,000...
Father and son escape swine flu detention in Malaysia. Glad to be home
Alex de VosA Corio father and son have arrived home after spending five days isolated in a Malaysian hospital with swine flu symptoms.
Nevada Cornwall...
Janice a local hero
A Geelong woman has been recognised with a national award for more than three decades of providing meals to people in need.
Janice...
