Ex-Ford factory ‘was an option’
By Luke Voogt
Two companies vying for a $5 billion defence contract are willing to work in Geelong but the Andrews Government wants them in...
Mall brawlers greet new strategy on youth crime
By Luke Voogt
Another vicious brawl in Geelong’s Lt Malop Street mall shocked witnesses on Wednesday night before the State Government launched a new strategy...
Report proves sackings were political says former councillor
By Luke Voogt
The results of bullying investigations at City Hall last year prove the sacking of Geelong’s council was “political“, according to a former...
Council probe ‘justified’
By Luke Voogt
The results of 12 months of investigations have justified the sacking of Geelong’s council last year, according to the State Government.
Local Government...
A bit creased but not worn out yet
By Luke Voogt
Ruth Christian has risen early nearly every Wednesday for the past 26 years to don her apron and feed Geelong’s homeless and...
Half-a-million dollars rounds off a nice morning
A Torquay man will have a sharp eye on the housing market after winning more than half a million dollars over the weekend.
The overjoyed...
Sanctuary Joy is shared
Joy Thorup’s love of wildlife began as a Prep student visiting Serendip Sanctuary for the first time.
Now the 18-year-old is helping youngsters share her...
Torched cars putting lives at risk
By Luke Voogt
Thieves torching stolen cars on the outskirts of Geelong are putting lives, livestock and property at risk according to local firefighters.
A car...
‘Four incidents, several bullies’
By Luke Voogt
A year-long investigation has confirmed four bullying incidents at City of Greater Geelong in “at least a decade”.
“Several” staff were sacked...
Our imam welcomes wife, daughter as official citizens
By Luke Voogt
The wife and daughter of Geelong’s imam were among 28 new citizens officially sworn in during a Geelong Australia Day ceremony yesterday.
Gulfam...
Hands off Australia Day, city revellers tell critics
By Luke Voogt
Geelong revellers have told activists to keep their hands off Australia Day after calls for a new date.
Locals expressed their support for...
War on $5b work
Confirmation of Melbourne as the State Government’s proposed home for a $5 billion army project has ignited a war of words in Geelong.
The government...
Top beekeper shares expertise
Australian Parliament House’s head beekeeper visits Geelong next month to present a special event on integrating bees into city spaces.
Environmental scientist, public servant and...
