Pay dispute at Lara mill
By Luke Voogt
Local workers went on strike at a Lara feed mill on Monday, demanding a pay rise and an enterprise agreement...
Clubs get $100,000
Geelong water consumers have contributed their 100,000th dollar to local surf lifesaving clubs (SLSC) in 12 years thanks to a community grants program.
The program’s...
Shouldering the blame
By Luke Voogt
Darryn Lyons has emerged from surgery accusing tourism campaign organisers of failing to provide a stunt double before his infamous horse...
Mayor’s CEO ‘to work with’
Geelong’s mayor wants a new council chief who can “work with me”.
Bruce Harwood made the stipulation after the previous chief quit the day following...
Waterfront plan ‘a threat to public parkland’
By Luke Voogt
Geelong would lose public parkland if the Liberals' achieved their vision of a foreshore convention centre, according to a veteran local environmentalist.
Geelong...
Double Take
It must be something in the water hazard - Barwon Heads’ Oates Vic Open has managed to secure entries from its 10 past champions.
The...
Sumo slams needy with 46% price rise
By Luke Voogt
Geelong households face more power bill shocks after a man on Centrelink payments revealed a new 46 per cent price hike this...
Geelong bike plans ‘good for business’
By Luke Voogt
Plans to remove road lanes and car parks for bike paths could boost business along Belmont's High St, according to...
A family under sail
By Luke Voogt
For three generations Geelong's Garner family has sailed around Australia and the world, from the pristine lakes of Italy to...
Hospital helper earns OAM
By Luke Voogt
If anyone deserves the best care at St John of God Hospital, it's new Order of Australia medallist Jan Kinloch.
Over...
Fast fishing on Geelong’s doorstep
On the Bite, by Chris Pitman
Anglers found exceptional fishing for pinkie snapper, flathead and King George whiting right on our doorstep last week.
Corio Bay...
Gaz return a great sign
By Luke Voogt
Truck drivers honked their horns as Gary Ablett addressed the media in front of a sign welcoming him home on...
Investing in Greater Geelong: Tips for House Hunters
Nestled along the coast of the Corio Bay, Geelong is a city that offers small town delights as well as metropolitan heights. Only an...
