Is Don, is candidate Jobs forefront of Corio fight
Andrew MathiesonA SMALL business operator has pledged to save Geelong jobs from Federal Government plans for carbon reduction in his bid to win the...
Samantha’s walking on starshine toward her debut
Kim WatersAs a child Geelong’s Samantha Whittaker was unsure whether she would ever walk.
But at 24 years of age she has overcome disability to...
Club flags roo cull if army ignores players
Kim WatersQueenscliff golfers fear they will have to take matters into their own hands if the Defence Department refuses to stop “out of control”...
NightBus services ‘to continue’
Alex de VosA cheap bus from Geelong nightspots will continue ferrying local revellers home after City Hall announced plans this week to expand services.
A...
Eda a natural for our Star Search
A natural talent will be among young hopefuls striving to start their careers in music at Geelong’s Star Search talent quest this year.
Eda Kaynak’s...
Outrage at rapist’s win on jail time
Andrew MathiesonA CORIO rapist whose attack was so violent it left his victim in hospital for 17 days will serve a reduced prison sentence,...
I’ll fix hospital mess, vows PM
Alex de VosPrime Minister Kevin Rudd has vowed to slash Geelong Hospital’s waiting list with “long-term” funding to improve primary care around the region.
Mr...
Homes bid ‘favoured’
Kim WatersCouncil officers helped a developer write a controversial planning application to rezone land at Drysdale, according to residents.
Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association’s...
Paths in, pokies out
Alex de VosJan Juc households will pay an average $414 for new footpaths after Surf Coast councillors watered down a controversial special charge scheme...
Our master chef set for Lara
Alex de VosLeading Geelong chef Matt Dempsey will showcase his culinary skills alongside childhood hero Gabriel Gate at Sunday’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.
Fresh...
Meredith’s big cheese
Andrew MathiesonWHEN Julie Cameron is asked to say cheese, she can’t wipe the smile off her face.
Julie turned the Meredith Dairy name from a...
MP admits safety concern state, cops ‘in talks on park’
Alex de VosNegotiations are underway to protect Geelong police from street assaults after State Government wiped out their station’s car park, a city MP...
Teen stabbed in Geelong
A teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries this afternoon after being stabbed in Geelong’s Malop Street.
Officers were called to the scene...
