Judges have selected Star Search finalists
Geelong’s best young performers have showcased their talents at the Powercor Star Search talent quest auditions over the past two weeks.
The judges...
Taxi driver set for ‘raft of charges’
Alex de VosA Geelong taxi driver who allegedly wrecked the car of egg-throwing youths after instigating a high-speed chase will face a “raft of...
Latest rate hike: Mayor says ‘it’s affordable’ council budget unveiled
Alex de VosGeelong rates will rise 4.9 per cent to cover a $64 million capital works program and an $8.3 million jump in council...
It’ll be claws out at this weekend’s cat show
Alex de VosThere’s no room on stage for a timid lap cat at this year’s Geelong All Breeds Cat Club’s annual championship show, according...
Point Lonsdale local tells her story I am woman
Andrew MathiesonGETTING the word out about her story is never a problem for a Point Lonsdale publicity whiz.
But for Kate Engler, this time it’s...
Guard protects Will’s last kidney Cat hero inspires footy kid
Andrew MathiesonA CHANCE discussion from his football hero has inspired a promising Leopold junior born with one kidney to keep playing despite facing increasing...
Oh, baby, take a look at your trophy again now
Alex de VosWhen Torquay’s Eileen Igoe sold her 75-year-old trophy at a garage sale, she never thought it would be back on her shelves...
Juc bid to VCAT Pokies appeal
Alex de VosA controversial plan to install 30 gaming machines at Jan Juc’s Beach Hotel is headed for Victoria’s planning tribunal.
The owners have ...
Residents slam 5.5% rates hike
Kim WatersA proposed 5.5 per cent rates hike has angered Borough of Queenscliff ratepayers.
The hike prompted them to demand that council pegs rates...
MP call fences in Grove footballers
Kim WatersFunding for a “desperately needed” new sport venue at Ocean Grove is in doubt, sparking a blame game over responsibility for the stalled...
Still livin’ in the ’70s
Greg WaneA chance meeting in the surf at Urquhart’s Bluff during Easter, 2008, led Volkswagen fanatic Dee Gray to buy a run-down old VW...
Animal attraction
Andrew MathiesonLITTLE River’s Rosalind McFadyen snaps her fingers and Milo – one of her two Labradors – edges towards a teenager’s wheelchair, sits down...
Stengle edging closer to VFL return
Geelong coach Chris Scott is optimistic Tyson Stengle's return to football isn't far away, declaring the 27-year-old's absence won't end up being a long-term...
