A year of highs and lows
Alex de VosA local weather expert has described 2009 as a year of highs and lows.
Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail said the year...
5000 get work on New Year’s Eve visitors pour cash into region’s coffers
Andrew MathiesonNEW Year’s functions are proving to be a cash windfall to the Geelong region, new figures reveal.
But a lack of accommodation to house...
Fly the flag on Australia Day
GEELONG residents will be able to show their national pride by attending Australia Day celebrations at Rippleside.
The Rippleside Park will be awash with Australian...
Slow start for bus service
Jessica BentonA TRIAL bus service between the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast has got off to a slow start with limited numbers getting on...
$4.3 million expected from parking fines City to bank on fines
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S council is anticipating raising $4.37 million from parking fines – or $11,972 a day – from offending motorists this financial year.
Fines in...
Book reveals hidden world under the bay
Alex de VosArmed with a cheap underwater camera and years of snorkelling experience, three university friends have put their passion to print, revealing the...
Rising seas legal threat council ‘at risk’
Jessica BentonGovernment experts must “get off their backsides” to protect councils from legal action over forecast sea rises from climate change, according to Borough...
Men of faith slam hotel pokies blasted
Jessica BentonTorquay religious leaders have slammed plans for gaming machines at Jan Juc’s The Beach Hotel.
But hotel management has defended the pokies bid as...
The first Noel of our carols
Andrew MathiesonWHEN Noel Hooper was just a boy, passing Christmas carollers could be heard from inside the family home.
He would sometimes join neighbours and...
Footpath foes get numbers
Alex de VosJan Juc residents are confident they have the numbers to scuttle Surf Coast Shire’s plan to sting them for new footpaths.
Resident Steve...
Christmas trade booming in city
Alex de VosGeelong retailers have reported a surge in pre-Christmas trading.
Geelong Retailers Association president Hayden Spurling said festive season trading got off to a...
Candidate defends convicted ex-councillor
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong council by-election candidate has offered support for the sacked councillor she hopes to replace.
Teacher Michelle Jokic said she believed David Saunderson...
Revving for mental health
Registrations are now open for a Geelong motorcycle event that encourages conversations about depression and suicide prevention.
Black Dog Ride’s ‘One Dayer’ will...
