Noel and Jan bedding down success with icon Slumberworld
It’s hard to miss Slumberworld’s huge factory and retail building on Torquay Road at Grovedale, right beside the BP service station.
The bright red bedding...
Man in hat uses fake ID to swipe $10,000 from Geelong bank
A man has used a fake licence to allegedly steal $10,000 from a business account at a bank in Belmont, according to police.
But a...
Power bill struggles put strain on support agencies
By Mandy Oakham
Households that are unable to pay skyrocketing power bills are inundating Geelong welfare agencies.
The Salvos reported almost 8000 applications for help across...
Terrorism ‘bollart’ lesson for mall, says researcher
By Mandy Oakham
A “people power” make-over could be a simple and cheap solution to Geelong’s inner-city image problem, according to a Deakin University researcher.
Matt...
Mum is ‘last resort’
An Ocean Grove mum’s own mother will be her “last resort” without a better blood marrow donor materialising before cancer treatment next month. ...
Double Take
The Dandenong Ranges might have a cross-bay challenger for the novelty of its Great Train Race, pitting runners against steam engine Puffing Billy each...
Q fever ‘outbreak’ tests experts’ patience
A Q fever expert has rejected reports of an “outbreak” in Geelong.
Twenty-five council workers who tested positive for Q fever antibodies could have had...
Building boost for affordable living
By Mandy Oakham
A $43.5 million housing project has officially opened in a welcome boost to northern Geelong’s shortage of affordable homes.
Baptcare’s Norlane Integrated Community...
Celebrations let rip
One of the Surf Coast’s biggest employers, Rip Curl, hosted its inaugural Excellence Awards Gala on Wednesday night.
The evening was dedicated to honouring the...
Projects to bring city to life
A series of works are underway to transform central Geelong to attract more people to live and work centrally and increase vibrancy and creativity...
Fabulous future ahead
By Mandy Oakham
Everybody’s favourite Geelong grandfather Frank Costa has looked into his crystal ball and said the city’s future looks bright.
Mr Costa has identified...
Digging in for new agency
Work has officially begun on a $120 million building to accommodate hundreds more public servants in central Geelong.
Federal Social Services Minister Christian Porter turned...
Let Andrew entertain you
Get the Robbie Williams experience when the world’s only tribute act endorsed by the man himself hits Geelong this weekend.
Starring acclaimed Welsh vocalist Mike...
