Elie’s powerful Good Friday appeal
By Luke Voogt
Highton father Elie Freijah owes his life to Royal Children’s Hospital, a debt he’s continued repaying ever since its doctors saved him.
“That’s...
Star musical talent search
By Luke Voogt
The search for Geelong’s next musical prodigy begins this month, with auditions for Highton Rotary’s Star Search.
Australian music icon Missy Higgins won...
Hefty fines for ‘unlawful industrial action’
By Luke Voogt
The CFMEU and its officials copped $190,800 in fines for an unlawful industrial action at three Geelong projects following a Federal Court...
Cops pop up for safety
By Luke Voogt
Highway Patrol officers will target drug and drink drivers in and around Geelong over the Easter long weekend, the region’s top cop...
Coalition accused of scare campaign
By Luke Voogt
The State Government has accused Opposition Leader Matthew Guy of scare-campaigning following his threats to sack a coastal management board.
Mr Guy vowed,...
One killed, many injured after bus rolls
By Luke Voogt
A bus rolled and crashed into a tree killing a 38-year-old man on the Great Ocean Road, near Apollo Bay, Monday afternoon.
Police...
Region cops a battering
By Luke Voogt
Torrential rains pelted Geelong and the Bellarine this weekend as local SES command called in additional crews to help meet demand.
“We’ve got...
Teens charged after police pursuit
Police have charged a 15-year-old girl and 19-year-old man with a string of offences after a pursuit Saturday morning.
Officers received a call of a...
Sky’s the limit for Geelong high-rises as tallest building approved
By Luke Voogt
Skyscrapers could take over Geelong’s skyline after Victoria’s Planning Minister approved the city’s tallest building this week.
Richard Wynne refused to rule out...
State, national edge for Geelong Business Excellence Awards
Two category winners at 2017’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards will enter the finals of a “prestigious” state titles, the city’s chamber of commerce has...
Cruise ship docks would build tourism
By Luke Voogt
Corio Bay needs more infrastructure to improve cruise ship tourism, according to Geelong’s peak tourism body.
Tourism Geelong and the Bellarine deputy director...
New Salvos program a helping hand for Geelong addicts
By Luke Voogt
John Wynde says his daughter would never have beaten her heroin addiction without family support.
“Like many people who work in drug and...
Baby boom births new group
A new first-time parents’ group is now available in the Surf Coast following a baby boom in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.
The...
