Sex crime unit funds home in new prosecutions office
Jessica BentonA specialist unit to tackle sex offences will be part of a new Office of Public Prosecutions base in Geelong, state Attorney-General Rob...
Here it comes: heavy rain set to drench us
Jessica BentonA forecast of rain for days promises to boost the region’s dwindling water storages by almost a third, according to a Geelong weather...
Ban possible for councillors
Andrew MathiesonTwo Geelong councillors under a conflict-of-interest investigation could face hefty fines and seven-year bans from council, according to Victoria’s Local Government Act.
David Saunderson...
Shop-top living plan
Jessica BentonGEELONG could have Melbourne’s inner-city lifestyle with residents living in converted shop tops, according to council planners.
The shop-top living option is part of...
Drivers, dogs blamed for postie injuries
Jessica BentonCity of Greater Geelong is a hot-spot for posties falling victim to careless drivers and stray dogs, according to Australia Post.
Spokesperson Nadine Lyford...
Visitors pack the peninsula
Jessica BentonTHE BELLARINE Peninsula was awash with families holidaying at Easter with tourism operators reporting huge crowds had flocked to the coastlines over the...
Woodland defended
Jessica BentonRESIDENTS at Indented Head want to form a community group to strengthen plans to preserve an environmentally sensitive piece of land.
The town’s community...
Tigers are goal kings
Alex de Vos and Andrew MathiesonTorquay have again proved to be the goal-kicking kings of the Bellarine league.
The club has now recorded all three...
Clock shows new face to the people
Alex de VosThe Old Geelong Post Office clock on Ryrie Street was back in service last week following a $36,000 facelift.
Ward councillor Barbara Abley...
They’re all living in the ’70s
Greg WaneThe 1970s is often referred to as the decade when fashion forgot. A period when there were so many fashion faux pas that...
Love of antiques
Andrew MathiesonBIG BOYS’ toys for the Rosenbergs have been antiques even when father and son were both still little boys.
Collecting big bearskins was an...
Heritage on shows
Jessica BentonTHE CULTURAL heritage of Geelong will come alive this weekend for a traditional festival.
National Trust Geelong region president Jennifer Bantow said Heritage Festival...
Crypto Fever in Geelong: Why More Locals Are Choosing to Buy...
Geelong, once best known for its manufacturing backbone and coastal lifestyle, has in recent years emerged as a surprising hotspot for new investment trends....
