Region rated ‘worst’ for housing disabled
Alex de VosA “severe” housing crisis has engulfed more than 90 of the region’s disabled residents, according to a new report.
State opposition mental health...
Plant reopening saves jobs of 68
Australia’s only automotive glass factory has officially reopened at North Geelong, saving 68 jobs.
MHG took over the former Pilkington building after owner CSR Veridian...
State turns developer in $50m Moorabool St project Council in the dark
Jessica BentonSTATE Government has left Geelong councillors in the dark over plans for a $50 million residential development on Moorabool Street.
Councillor Andrew Katos, who...
Birthday girl in city celebration
Andrew MathiesonAUSTRALIA Day was for all Australians but Grovedale’s Beatrice Polley received a personal invitation to Geelong’s waterfront celebrations.
Ms Polley wasn’t on the...
Delay gives band time to prepare for world
Jessica BentonTHREE teenage musicians from Ocean Grove hope to rub shoulders with the industry’s greats when they perform on the world stage in April.
Beau...
More night runs towns in bus boost
Jessica BentonA cheap bus home from Geelong nightspots will extend services on the Bellarine Peninsula.
City of Greater Geelong will offer a new 4am service...
Footpath to warfare
Jessica BentonJAN JUC ratepayers are forming a “residents army” to fight Surf Coast Shire’s plan to hit them with a million-dollar bill for new...
Lions roar for biggest Aussie day
Jessica BentonTORQUAY is gearing up for its biggest Australia Day celebrations next Tuesday, according to organisers.
Torquay Lions Club committee member Peter Thomas said the...
Left to battle at Trades Hall
Andrew MathiesonColourful murals line a wall of Geelong’s Trades Hall car park.
Among the union slogans, one image features a worker draped in a Eureka...
Movie nights set for Eastern Park
Jessica BentonGeelong’s skyline will light up with sci-fi characters and animated adventures when picturesque Eastern Park becomes the backdrop for a fundraising outdoor cinema.
Volunteer...
AA offers help amid increasing membership
Alex de VosWhen Rachel hit “rock bottom” she made a brave decision to call Geelong’s Alcoholics Anonymous.
Now, after living two years without a drop...
Local high-tech hobby boon It’s all aboard
Andrew MathiesonGeelong model railway enthusiasts think they have found a way to compete against iPods, Wiis and Gameboys to bring the huff and puff...
From the archives
16 years ago
15 January, 2010
Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...
