Region to speed up
Hamish HeardTelstra’s introduction of mobile broadband service to Geelong is set to bring local businesses up to speed with the world’s biggest cities, according...
I know I’m not racist
Hamish HeardAn Ocean Grove footballer convicted of a verbal attack on a Jewish Melbourne man issued a statement denying he was racist, yesterday.
Twentyoneyearold Simon...
Court ruling clears way for golf club vote
Jane EmerickTorquay Golf Club’s committee is celebrating a Federal Court of Australia ruling clearing the way for members to vote on an RACV takeover...
Politicians scoff at new shire pledge
Alex de VosPoliticians have tried to douse the hopes of Bellarine Peninsula residents for their own shire.
Labor Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville warned of...
City in interstate battle for cruiser
Hamish HeardBrisbane and Adelaide have emerged as obstacles in a bid for Geelong to become a SouthPacific cruise liner’s summer home.
Board members of two...
Plants down
Jane EmerickLIKE many settled 33-year-olds, Lyle Filippe typifies the seasoned Aussie backpacker.
He sports a ponytail and patchy beard from past travels and still loves...
Supercats face big Nunawading challenge
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Supercats coach Mark Leader is preparing for a new challenge tomorrow night – to shoot around Nunawading’s big men.
The unbeaten Supercats are...
Skrobalak case adjourned again over voice evidence
Jane EmerickA former Torquay Football Club premiership coach accused of threatening to kill a former teammate has had his case adjourned for a fourth...
800 jobs ”shelved” in Costa decision
Hamish HeardDevelopers behind a proposal for a massive North Geelong homemaker centre have conceded defeat and shelved the controversyplagued project.
Quay Developments Corporation chairman Frank...
Squeeze on homes
Hamish HeardHouseholds in the Geelong region are under increasing stress as families struggle to find cash for mortgage and rental payments, according to latest...
Fishy tales
By Geelong Story UpdatesROSS Winstanley’s wife is a forgiving woman.
The fish junkie can spend hours on end at sea and not an angry word...
Property damage, ‘toolies’ targets
Hamish HeardTORQUAY police are already preparing their assault on unruly behaviour from school leavers in time for final exams in November.
Torquay police Sergeant Brian...
Community views needed on neighbourhood house upgrade
Members of the public have the chance to help shape the City’s newest community centre.
The City of Greater Geelong has called on the Geelong...
