Road closed for cycle race
VicRoads will close a section of Barwon Heads Road between 7am and 9am this Saturday for the Cadel Evans People’s Ride.
The 2500-cyclist People’s Ride,...
‘Climate, pricing’ water boss focus
Barwon Water will have a “stronger focus on climate change” while maintaining affordability and service as “priorities” under its new boss, according to chair...
Little Mermaid audition
This year marks 52 years of the GSODA Junior Players., and in June they will be presenting Disney’s “the Little Mermaid". To become a...
Arsonists destroy school’s ‘safe place’
By Luke Voogt
Geelong police are hunting for arsonists after a deliberately lit fire destroyed one classroom and damaged others at Newcomb Park Primary School...
Parkland on aqueduct site
State Government unveiled plans Wednesday to develop 66 hectares of public parkland around Barwon Water’s heritage-listed ovoid sewer aqueduct in Breakwater.
Water Minister Lisa...
Australia’s next wave of talent
By Luke Voogt
Six dedicated refugee teens are diving headfirst into the culture of their new country at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC).
Say K...
Mayor vote an ‘aspirational’ goal
By Luke Voogt
The door is still open for Geelong’s residents to elect their mayor following the final meeting of a ‘citizens’ jury’ Saturday.
An election...
Diver’s body found
Police have found the body of a scuba diver, who went missing on Sunday, off the coast near Lonsdale Wall in Point Phillip heads.
The...
Search for shooters
By Luke Voogt
Armed Crime Squad detectives are searching for two men they believe could hold information on a Norlane shooting which occurred last month.
Two...
Call to sink First Fleet celebrations
By Luke Voogt
Australia Day should be scrapped in Geelong for offending indigenous people, according to a regular political candidate.
“Celebrating the arrival of the First...
Rug shop says closing sale is no stitch up
By Luke Voogt
After years of liquidations and “closing down sales” it appears that George’s Rug Clearance Centre may actually be closing.
“I’m hanging in by...
Auto crime surge prompts security call
By Luke Voogt
Commuters want improved security at local train stations after police identified North Geelong Station as Victoria’s second worst for crimes against parked...
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...
