Cats parade premiership cup
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG premiership parades are fast proving more popular than at Gala time.
There, showbags can be a distraction and cheers behind street barriers...
Let’s hair it for the band
Alex de VosPerth trio Tame Impala might look like 1997 American boy-band Hanson but sound nothing like the siblings behind the one-hit-wonder Mmmbop.
In contrast,...
How I put my life on track
Andrew MathiesonSPITTING out a thick Glaswegian drawl, Chris McMahon has the gift of the gab – and that’s saying something.
The Geelong train conductor walks...
Olympic medals found 24 years later at Corio
Jessica BentonStolen Olympic medals have turned up 24 years later at a Corio home.
Detective Leading Senior Constable Nick Uebergang said a tip-off lead to...
50 pool call for crowded centre
Jessica BentonOCEAN GROVE residents want their public pool expanded after a council report revealed use had “exceeded” expectations.
They have called on council to expand...
Inbreeding leads to attacks on owners nasty dog surge
Alex de VosThousands of pets have been destroyed after a surge of inbreeding around Geelong, according to a new report.
Geelong Animal Welfare Society president...
Oils ain’t oils for award-winning entrepreneurs
Alex de VosWhether petrochemical or home-grown oil, local entrepreneur Joan McGovern is an expert in both.
But this week all eyes were on her Camilo...
Parliament hears bypass noise fury
Jessica BentonA COMMUNITY campaign against noise from Geelong’s bypass has reached state parliament.
Member for Western Victoria David Koch told parliament about the plight of...
Ambassadors on the beat with some words of advice
Andrew MathiesonA YOUTH worker, an eco-tourism graduate and an Olympic volunteer will be the “eyes and ears” of council on central Geelong streets.
The eclectic...
Bitterness to spur on former Cat
BITTER and disappointed were words a former Geelong star has used to describe how he felt at being “moved on” from his former club.
Now...
Cats skipper retirement off grand final agenda
Andrew MathiesonRETIREMENT talk is off the agenda this week for Cats captain Tom Harley despite hinting otherwise all season.
The 31-year-old defender told a Skilled...
Saints supporters prepare pilgrimage behind enemy lines
Andrew MathiesonAMONG the sea of blue and white converging on footy’s place of worship, it will be a lonely journey up the highway for...
Geelong water boost
Greater Geelong’s drinking water capacity has been boosted after a major upgrade to the Melbourne to Geelong Pipeline was completed.
Minister for Water Gayle Tierney...
