Shopping centre gives red card to mall rats
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong shopping centre is targeting the city’s “mall rats” for anti-social behaviour.
Westfield Geelong security guards are handing out warning cards to youths...
Stressed Torquay residents taking the philosophical approach to life
Andrew MathiesonSTRESSED out workers and housewives are turning to “practical philosophy” in the sanctuary of Torquay’s cafes.
Sitting over a coffee or sipping a wine...
Footy in the frame
A VAN crawls down a dirt road around the boundary of Elderslie Reserve, skidding to a halt on centre-wing.
Out roll some clunky old...
City fines haul down
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council recorded a shortfall in fines revenue last financial year after staff caught fewer residents breaking by-laws.
City Hall reaped more than...
Turtle concept inspires Teesdale parade to creek
Teesdale will host a lantern parade this weekend to mark the culmination of a two-year project to develop a unique community meeting place.
The town,...
Borough branded for tourism image
New “branding” will help businesses in the region’s smallest municipality attract visitors, according to tourism bodies.
Bellarine Tourism has announced it will launch the “exciting”...
Alcoa donates greats of Australian art to gallery
Some of Australia’s greatest artists have joined the walls of Geelong Gallery after a donation from one of Australia’s biggest companies.
Alcoa of Australia has...
Failures expose health crisis
Geelong Hospital is in crisis after again failing to reach half its treatment benchmarks, according to the state’s shadow health minister.
But State Government says...
Edgy project dropped for Torquay’s Esplanade
Alex de VosA property owner has dropped plans for a residential and retail development opposite Torquay’s foreshore.
Julie Spriggs plans to instead sell the site,...
Fluoride sickness claims rubbished
Andrew MathiesonResidents from across the region are contacting State Government complaining fluoridation of the water supply is making them sick, according to Department of...
Rising star wins annual state lifesaving title
Alex de VosA 17-year-old Surf Coast lifesaver has been named Victoria’s Under-17 Male Athlete of the Year.
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club’s Callan Young won...
Rail trip to take extra 15 minutes
Alex de VosState Government’s new $4 billion regional rail link could add 15 minutes to train journeys from Geelong to Melbourne, a public transport...
Man charged over Point Lonsdale shooting
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following a shooting in Point Lonsdale this morning.
It’s understood a man attended a medical clinic on...
