It’s the giant globe of Chrissy
By Patrick Laverick
Here comes Santa Claus - Geelong's waterfront has turned on the festive spirit with a giant interactive 3D snow globe painted out...
Hi-tech goes national
A program which started at Newcomb Secondary College last year has gone national with more than 1000 students participating in Pathways in Technology (P-TECH).
Skilling...
Robots in bright future
By Luke Voogt
Six Geelong students will take their robotic talents to Sydney next month following their success at a statewide competition.
Belmont’s Seth Wilkinson joined...
No view for you
By Luke Voogt
The State Government has completed architectural plans for the Geelong Convention Centre but has refused to release them, according to local MP...
The handy bunch
Handicrafts still flourishing in Geelong amid the emergence of competing technologies such as 3D printing will go on display this weekend.
Barwon Valley Woodwrights will...
Smart move for artificial intelligence
By Luke Voogt
A Melbourne-born software company will create 500 local jobs following the announcement of its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Geelong.
LiveTiles’ planned headquarters would...
First ship to stay overnight in two decades
By Luke Voogt
Geelong will host its overnight first cruise ship visit in 20 years next month, according to the city’s tourism boss.
The Regatta will...
News in Brief
Rail doubt
The state opposition has ridiculed an Andrews Government rail promise which is crucial to the delivery of proposed faster trains between Geelong and...
Double take
Queensland’s Woombye has The Big Pineapple.
South Australia’s Kingston has The Big Lobster.
Coff’s Harbour, in New South Wales, has The Big Banana.
And now Geelong’s finally...
More classic cars to race around region in debute tribute to Italian Targa
An iconic Italian motor rally will extend to the Geelong region as part of the event’s Australian “tribute”, organisers have announced.
Geelong’s Waterfront would host...
Last-second turkey winner
By Luke Voogt
Belmont’s Lexie Butcher just beat the clock to become a Talkin’ Turkey winner, entering with a mere 20 seconds left.
“That’s worth a...
Police in hunt for tosser
A man allegedly hit a woman in the head with a pine cone or rock after kissing her without permission during a Toast to...
How Electric Shutters Can Improve Your Home’s Security and Comfort
Electric roller shutters have become one of the most effective home upgrades for boosting both security and year round comfort. They do more than...
