Allied candidates live outside hotly contested ward Three stooges election row
Andrew MathiesonLIBERAL party members targeting one of Geelong’s most contentious wards have accused a union organiser of running “dummy” candidates to win a council...
Projects safe despite budget blow
Alex de VosGeelong federal election promises worth hundreds of millions of dollars were safe from a $40 billion hole in Australia’s budget, an MP’s...
Local families caught up in ABC failure
Alex de VosHundreds of Geelong families faced the loss of child care services after ABC Learning went into voluntary administration administration yesterday morning.
But an...
Safety fears as Lara works stall
Andrew MathiesonA CONCERNED Lara mother fears a child will die unless authorities act one year-old promises for more school crossings on the town’s busiest...
Gun charges for Corio man
Alex de VosA Corio man whose home was the scene of a near-fatal shooting this week has appeared in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on firearm...
Residents fight wheel
Andrew MathiesonPLANS for a giant ferris wheel on Geelong’s waterfront have run foul of nearby residents despite a council survey showing overwhelming public support...
Youth activities area opens on city waterfront
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S idyllic waterfront has been transformed into a hive of skateboarders, live musical acts and half-court basketball games.
A new $1.8 million youth...
Peninsula on track for 95km horse trail
Jessica BentonAlmost 100km of riding tracks could set up the Bellarine Peninsula for a booming horse industry, according to a councillor.
City of Greater Geelong...
Revealed: 13th’s new golf project
Jessica BentonBarwon Heads could have another golf development if State Government knocks back a council bid to rezone land earmarked for the project.
13th Beach...
Revealed: 13th’s new golf project
Jessica BentonAlmost 100km of riding tracks could set up the Bellarine Peninsula for a booming horse industry, according to a councillor.
City of Greater Geelong...
Fishing in focus at annual St Leonards festival tomorrow
Jessica BentonTHE RICH history of St Leonards will be on show during a community festival tomorrow.
St Leonards’ main street will host an array...
Police in warning on spate of thefts
Alex de VosTorquay police have urged residents to secure their homes after a spate of thefts.
Senior detective Rod Hill said police were investigating two...
Campaign to bin blades
Parents have been urged to hand in their children's machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban.
A total of 45...
