Skate fight ignored
Jessica BentonA community group has accused Geelong’s council of losing interest in their fight for a controversial skate park at Barwon Heads.
Barwon Heads Skate...
Shire to review new office plan
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire is reviewing plans for a controversial new 20-hectare civic precinct at Torquay amid concerns it could lead council into...
My healing hands
Andrew MathiesonTHE hands of a Geelong fitter and turner have made their way to the finest athletes in the world.
For Stuart Hinds, casting...
Pool enclosure, rates relief in federal grants pipeline Councils welcome cash boost
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council should use a funding windfall to cover Kardina Pool, according to a councillor.
Federal Government this week announced $2.6 million for City...
Avalon set to launch new international bid
Andrew MathiesonAvalon Airport hopes to lodge a second application for an international terminal before the end of the year, according to general manager Tim...
Cats back on track and just about over grand final
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG officially launched its 2009 AFL season in every way imaginable yesterday.
The players were back in training, looking fresh and kitted out in...
Wealthy make golf estate Toorak by the Sea
Jessica BentonMELBOURNE’S wealthy are turning Barwon Heads into a “rich precinct”, according to one of Victoria’s leading demographics experts.
KPMG’s Bernard Salt said the town’s...
Small haul leads to gun hoard fear
Alex de VosGeelong’s top cop fears gun owners are holding onto illegal weapons following a month-long amnesty.
Geelong yielded 34 weapons during the Victoria Police...
Swimmers strike gold with Leisel at Geelong pool
Jessica BentonTHE POOL water was glistening at Geelong Swimming Club on Wednesday for the visit of Australian Olympic gold medallist swimmer Leisel Jones.
Club members...
Ford saves 400 jobs
Ford Australia yesterday saved 400 Geelong jobs when the company shelved plans to shut its engine plant.
Ford Australia president and chief executive officer Marin...
Photo opens new page for ex-Tracks boss
Alex de VosSeeing a photo of a man surfing in Hawaii against a solar eclipse was inspirational for Sean Dohety, the former editor of...
Schoolies site: Wild times ahead
Alex de VosSchoolies on the way to Torquay and Lorne are using an online social network to organise sexual liaisons and plan hi-jinks.
On a...
From the archives
16 years
September 11, 2009
VICROADS is compiling a list of “rogue” truckies to address complaints about noise from Geelong’s bypass, according to an MP.
Member for...
