Freak weather in April
April 2017 delivered two extreme weather events to Geelong.
Both were classed as severe storms and both involved high rainfall, flash flooding, thunder, lightning and...
Shot fired in scuffle with police
Police arrested a man after he allegedly fired an officer’s handgun during a scuffle in North Geelong Wednesday morning.
Officers attended a business in Separation...
No relief from the pain of loss
By Luke Voogt
Tony Ansett will “never know” if medicinal cannabis could have helped his wife, who died of breast cancer in 2011.
“It might have...
Bling’s the thing for a helping hand
Diamonds were a ‘Girl’s Best Friend’ for the 90 women at Geelong Day View Club’s ninth anniversary celebration in East Geelong Monday.
The women embraced...
Waste reduction is in the bag
City Hall has claimed a bin win with recent audits showing an 80 per cent reduction of plastic bags in recycling bins.
The City’s services...
Barwon Health chief resigns
Barwon Health chief executive officer (CEO) Professor Belinda Moyes has resigned after 10 months in the job.
“This has not been an easy decision,“ Prof...
Pair packs a punch
By Luke Voogt
Geelong former champion boxer Mick O’Malley met hero Manny Pacquiao Thursday night, ahead of the Filipino legend’s fight with Australian Jeff Horn.
“He...
Big walk a bit ruff
By Luke Voogt
Big-eating, energetic pooch Dora will join 80-year-old owner Peter Dessent on Geelong Million Paws Walk for the eighth year running next...
Gas, State sting ‘forcing up fees’
Rising gas prices and state imposts have forced City Hall to seek higher fees and charges across most community services, according to council administrators.
The...
‘Vigilante’ head runs afoul of the law
By Luke Voogt
A man who led ‘citizen’s patrols’ in Geelong’s northern suburbs faced court Thursday after police arrested him behind the wheel of an...
Developer to fight on
By Luke Voogt
The architect behind a proposed 11-townhouse development in Geelong West has vowed to fight an “impending" City Hall refusal at the state’s...
Geelong cops 10
By Luke Voogt
Geelong Superintendent Craig Gillard has welcomed 10 extra frontline police for the region as part of a State Government announcement on Wednesday.
“It’s...
Funding helps kick goals
Geelong community sporting groups have a chance to improve or create facilities across the region thanks to state government funding.
Applications for...
