Two arrested over worst child sex pornography
Alex de VosPolice have arrested two Geelong men for possessing child pornography that federal investigators described as “among the worst” they had seen.
Australian Federal...
Crisis a world away from Avalon’s airshow city
Andrew MathiesonTHE financial crisis gripping many industries around the globe seems a world away from the upcoming Avalon Airshow.
Organisers yesterday boasted of expanding the...
Police to crack down on drugs at Meredith
Alex de VosPolice yesterday announced a crackdown on drugs and drink driving at this weekend’s Meredith Music Festival after a near-fatal overdose at the...
Huyck to start sacking jobs to be lost for Christmas
Andrew MathiesonHuyck.Wagner will begin sacking staff at the company’s Geelong factory just two days before Christmas, according to their union.
The bleak Christmas will affect...
City traders slam plan for bus hub
Jessica BentonGEELONG traders have slammed plans for a bus hub amid the city’s busiest shopping strips.
The traders have rejected a proposal from State Govern-ment’s...
Village plan dumped
Alex de VosA developer has dumped plans for a retirement village with 24-hour medical support at Torquay, angering residents.
Mark Casey has instead carved up...
High time for a look back to Torquay’s past
Alex de VosBefore Torquay developed a reputation as one of Australia’s top surfing destinations it was known for its fishing and bathing boxes, according...
Bridge rally plan
Jessica BentonBARWON HEADS residents will discuss a community rally against approved plans to replace the town’s iconic bridge.
State Government last week gave planning and...
New peninsula councillor set for busy term
Jessica BentonNEW City of Greater Geelong councillor John Doull is gearing up for a “busy and hard” four years on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The...
Girl of the greens
Andrew Mathieson“BOWLS babe” sounds a little too conceited still for Samantha Shannahan’s liking.
The tag also isn’t what most onlookers associate with the genteel sport’s...
Fast vandals ruin family fundraiser
Andrew MathiesonBrazen vandals have trashed the Christmas lights of a cancer survivor who planned to use her display as a fundraiser for charity.
Corio’s Chris...
Stamp duty bites hard on incomes
Jessica BentonStamp duty on houses is costing Geelong region buyers up to 39 per cent of their annual incomes, according to a national survey.
Bankwest’s...
Fatal crash on the Bellarine
A man has died following a crash in Indented Head this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to reports a car left The Esplanade and crashed...
