Bridges in new blow to festival
Jessica BentonBarwon Heads’ annual festival could be a victim of State Government’s push to build two new bridges for the town despite community opposition,...
Doctor hit a high note with festival
Andrew MathiesonHE insists neurosurgeons are still uncovering the wonders of the brain, yet one Geelong doctor believes soothing tones not only heal the soul...
Company seeks cash for green power plant
Jessica BentonA GREEN energy company is seeking investors for a geothermal power plant in the Geelong region.
Greenearth Energy plans to fund its $20 million...
Tutorial program just ace for kids in Geelong’s north
Jessica BentonA NEW tutorial program is helping kids in Geelong’s northern suburbs to ace their early school days.
Tute Group – The Bethany Shell Homework...
State expands fuel burn-off program
Alex de VosAuthorities have announced an expanded program of controlled burning in bushland and private property around the Geelong region in the wake of...
Lawyer slams shire after motel victory
Alex de VosA Geelong lawyer has accused Surf Coast Shire of wasting ratepayers’ money on a failed bid to stop him building a motel...
Ex-city shooters aim for Werribee
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG shooters are joining a Werribee clay target club after losing their home at Limeburner’s Point.
Officials believe Geelong Gun Club should relocate...
Councils join forces for campaign TV ad to sell region
Alex de VosA new television commercial will attempt to lure skilled workers and families to the Geelong region from May.
G21, an umbrella body for...
Jetstar planning cheap New Zealand flights at Avalon
Andrew MathiesonFLIGHTS to New Zealand could depart from Avalon Airport before the end of the year under a proposal to remove customs and immigration...
Students hitting the road as accommodation dries up
Alex de VosAn accommodation shortage is forcing university students to commute to Geelong, according to student representatives.
Deakin University Student Association president Cayla Edwards...
Man sent to trial in Tascas murder case
Alex de VosA 45-year-old Whittington man accused of murdering housemate Trevor Tascas has been committed to stand trial.
Lawrence Butler pleaded not guilty in Geelong...
Golfers chip in for McKellar Centre
Golfers and event sponsors have raised about $14,000 for patients and residents to enjoy the great outdoors at the region’s biggest aged care and...
Resurgent Cats pile on Tiger pain
Geelong cruised to a 30-point win over Richmond for its second win on the bounce, leaving the battling Tigers 0-5 as the only winless...
