Chinese ‘not causing home price rises’
“Scapegoating” of Chinese buyers for rising property prices in Australia could be unfair, according to new Geelong research.
A survey of nearly 370 Chinese buyers...
Harwood flags run at new Geelong council
By Luke Voogt
Former Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood has declared he will run for Geelong’s next council in defiance of calls for “fresh faces”.
“A new...
Gheringhap fatality
A woman was killed in a crash at Gheringhap on Wednesday, the second fatal collision west of Geelong in two days.
Police believe the vehicle...
Dogs lend paw for cause
By Luke Voogt
Local pooches are putting their paws to the pavement for a positive cause in the latest walking group to spring up along...
No questions for Dutton
By Luke Voogt
A retired Ocean Grove bishop has accused a local MP of barring him from grilling Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on Australia’s “secretive"...
River’s Gift keeps giving
By Luke Voogt
A recent finding could help save babies from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) thanks to the efforts of Geelong charity River’s Gift.
River’s...
Missing man
Police have appealed for public assistance to help locate missing Newtown man Pablo Blanco.
The 44-year-old was last seen in the vicinity of Geelong University...
Simonds Stadium fire risk
By Luke Voogt
Fears of flammable cladding in Simonds Stadium’s eastern stand have led the ground’s trust to launch an investigation this week.
The Indy recently...
Amber takes the crown
By Luke Voogt
Lara’s Amber Dew became Miss International Australia on Saturday, after winning the national finals of the world’s fourth largest pageant.
“It was unbelievable,”...
‘Inaction’ on police ramming
By Luke Voogt
State Government “inaction” has led to another police car ramming in Geelong this week, according to the Opposition.
Shadow Police Minister Ed O’Donohue...
Green light for NBN tower
The Surf Coast Shire has back-flipped on a decision to block a proposed wireless NBN tower in Bellbrae, granting a permit on Tuesday night.
The...
Double Take
Has Darryn Lyons revealed the most unlikely council ticket in Geelong’s history?
It’s certainly something for declared council candidates to consider after he posted on...
Local produce on show
The heart of Bannockburn will become a bustling market next week, with food, drink and music all part of the fun.
Golden Plains Shire Council...
