Union slams jobs move ’false hopes’
By Luke Voogt
A campaign to bring a federal agency’s “700 jobs” to Geelong has created false hopes, according to the boss of Australia’s biggest...
Trader fury at rates hike
By Luke Voogt
City Hall will again “screw” Geelong small businesses to make up revenue shortfalls, according to local store owners and investors.
The City flagged...
MP flags opposition to council’s social statements
By Luke Voogt
Flying the Rainbow Flag at City Hall year-round would be an inappropriate use of ratepayers’ money, according to a Geelong MP.
“The...
Dying words recorded for posterity
Geelong palliative care volunteers have won state recognition for their work preserving dying patients’ treasured memories.
The State Government this week awarded a Barwon Health...
Stolen watches in circulation
Police have released images in their hunt for $6500 of stolen watches and clothes which they believe are circulating in Geelong.
Burglars stole the watches...
TAC targets women after dumping Cats
A Torquay women’s soccer club has signed a “major” partnership with the TAC 10 weeks after it dumped a $250,000 Cats sponsorship over skipper...
Terrorist attack prompts security review for Geelong stadium
Footy fans face tighter security at Thursday night’s Cats match in Geelong after this week’s Manchester tragedy, according to the trust managing Simonds Stadium.
Kardinia...
Splash of charity cash in Lou’s name
By Luke Voogt
Donors have raised more than $20,000 in just two weeks for a Geelong charity in honour of late Collingwood football legend Lou...
Lane hits Celtic note
By Luke Voogt
Folk music isn’t Ari Lane’s “cup of tea”, but that hasn’t stopped her and the Drowsy Maggies serenading crowds at the National...
Imam condemns Manchester suicide explosion
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s imam has expressed his grief for his former home city Manchester following a suicide attack which killed 22 people, including children.
Shaykh...
Libraries on borrowed time
By Luke Voogt
Campaigners have ridiculed the Geelong administrators’ decision to delay the closure of Highton and Chilwell libraries at a meeting Tuesday night.
Lynne Dowling...
Port shift a welcome move
By Luke Voogt
Geelong could have to wait 38 years for a major container port on its doorstep, following recommendations from Infrastructure Victoria.
The authority recommended...
Yates and Gribble top the polls
Bell Post Hill captain Jack Yates won the Whitley Medal and Belmont Lions star Molly Gribble the Margaret Webb Medal at the Geelong &...
