State lets hospital waiting lists grow
Jessica BentonState Government has given Barwon Health a green light to make patients wait longer for surgery at Geelong Hospital, according to the opposition.
Opposition...
Wool museum spins yarns for 20th anniversary
Andrew MathiesonSPINNING yarns has taken a slight twist since Charles J Dennys opened his famous Geelong woolstore 144 years ago.
The woolstore traded the...
Buses backed for main drag
Jessica BentonMoorabool Street is the best place for a new Geelong bus interchange, according to a public transport lobby group.
Public Transport Users Association Geelong...
Feds’ cash starts stimulating city
Alex de Vos and Jessica BentonGeelong consumers might have started spending the Federal Government’s cash handouts to stimulate the national economy, according to traders.
Businesses...
Refugee kids discover Santa with Diversitat
Alex de VosRefugee children from Africa and Burma celebrated their first Christmas with a special party in Geelong this week.
Carmel Carroll, of multicultural services...
Police chief blames glitch for shortfall
Alex de VosA “glitch” in Geelong’s police roster left the region strapped for patrolling officers over the past fortnight, according to the city’s top...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
City to fight parkour
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall is preparing to fight a war against the dangers of parkour.
Growing popularity of the activity, in which participants put their bodies...
Shot man’s jail time
Alex de VosA Corio man who was shot in the back while allegedly attempting a robbery with a Buzz Lightyear toy gun will spend...
Battle for Torquay lifestyle begins at Spring Creek Action groups form
Alex de Vos“Outraged” residents have formed a series of community action groups to fight Surf Coast Shire’s plans to more than double Torquay’s population.
The...
Land swap backed
Jessica BentonThe Bellarine Peninsula’s new councillor has backed a proposed swap of public land for part of a developer’s site at Indented Head.
John Doull...
Backroom deal for coast mayor
Alex de VosSurf Coast’s new mayor won her job in a backroom deal, according to a councillor.
The councillor, who did not want to be...
Free kids check-up day
Balyang Dental is excited to invite local families to a special community event - a Free Dental Check-Up Day for children aged 2 to 18...
