Little survivor helps launch blood centre
Andrew MathiesonAn urgent call for blood donations has accompanied the opening of a state-of-the-art donor centre in Geelong.
The new Ryrie Street centre, which hopes...
Dogs help struggling kids learn new tricks
Andrew MathiesonDOGS are helping troubled students at Geelong region primary schools to improve their reading and attendance rates in an Australian first.
Primary school children...
Record tipped as historic regatta bucks global trend
Andrew MathiesonOrganisers expect record crowds and competitors to buck economic crisis trends at “one of the greatest sailing events on the planet” in Geelong...
Crisis bites glass jobs, discount shops in city
Alex de VosMore than 100 jobs are at risk following the collapse of CSR’s Geelong glass-making plant and discount retail chains Go-Lo and Sam’s...
New Lara truck route stirs child fatality fear
Andrew MathiesonLARA residents have slammed a council truck route as dangerous and noisy.
City Hall’s latest solution to heavy vehicles motoring down popular...
Record crowds flock to the region’s beaches lifesavers feel heat
Jessica BentonRecord crowds flocked to the region’s beaches this week as temperatures soared into the high 30s, according to lifesavers.
Tens of thousands of beachgoers...
Taxi sex fiend a thief
Alex de VosA former taxi driver who sexually assaulted a passenger also robbed others of cash, bank cards and a mobile phone, a Geelong...
River set for houses
HAMISH HEARDGeelong is set to receive a new riverfront living and cafe precinct, with developers lining up in anticipation of City Hall relaxing planning...
Vow to block bridge
Jessica BentonSTATE opposition MPs have vowed to overturn a State Government decision to build a new bridge at Barwon Heads.
Members of the Liberal party...
Spring creek backed
Alex de VosAustralia’s peak development body and a prominent landowner have praised Surf Coast Shire’s controversial plans to more than double Torquay’s population.
They backed...
All fired up to protect Lara
Andrew MathiesonGENERATIONS of one family can lay claim to almost single-handedly protecting Lara from the scourge of fire.
At the top of the family...
Night markets to grow after debut
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S new night market is set to expand after thousands of patrons flocked to its opening night in Johnstone Park last Friday.
Organisers estimated...
Councillor Crockett sworn in
Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...
