$31m harbour bid charts course for state funding
Additional state funding could put wind in the sails of a $31 million “safe harbour” project for Geelong’s waterfront, according to the city’s leading...
It’s a tip, not a park, say residents
By Luke Voogt
A North Geelong park has become “dumping ground” for rubbish according to disgusted residents and workers in the area.
Local resident Robert Derksen...
Residents step up battle against libraries closing
By Luke Voogt
Residents are stepping up their movement to save three Geelong libraries with another two protests this month.
Campaigner Robert Hamilton-Jones said Geelong administrators’...
Crime up as hours hiked
By Luke Voogt
Waurn Ponds Police Station has extended its opening hours while maintaining extra patrols on the road, according to Geelong Superintendent Craig Gillard.
Front-counter...
Mayor vote now ‘history’ for city
By Luke Voogt
Geelong ratepayers have officially lost their mayoral vote after a State Government bill passed parliament last week.
“The Andrews Government has denied the...
OAM for hockey guru
By Luke Voogt
Highton’s Claire Barnes has been swamped with phone calls and texts since winning recognition for her service to local hockey.
The goal-keeping granny...
Dry July for cancer
Mike Hirst has raised more than $50,000 to support Geelong cancer patients, and next month will give up booze again for the cause.
“The hardest...
Judy’s a dab hand at wildlife
By Luke Voogt
Leukemia forced Judy Cohn to take a break from tennis but it couldn’t stop her supporting the club she loves.
The Waurn Ponds...
Night cops to tackle shop break-ins
By Luke Voogt
Geelong police will look to step up night-time patrols to combat a recent surge in residential and commercial burglaries in Newtown and...
Double Take
All this talk of Chinese back door activities and efforts to extend their soft power down under made this old scribe think about where...
Man in coma after invasion
By Mandy Oakham
A Corio man caught up in a violent home invasion on Tuesday is recovering from his injuries.
The 36-year-old victim suffered head and...
Muay Thai mum sends burglars packing
By Luke Voogt
Rippleside mother Marianne Valitutti made international headlines this week after using her Muay Thai skills to scare three would-be thieves from her...
Kindergarten hub progress
A three-room kindergarten for 99 children at a time in Armstrong Creek is almost ready for assembly.
The new Bloinks Community Hub (interim name) hub...
