Geelong’s new water boss to lead on ’priorities’ including climate change, diversity
Barwon Water will replace its industry-veteran managing director with a Melbourne council chief.
Tracey Slatter will take over from Joe Adamski when his contract expires...
End of an era
By Luke Voogt
ABOUT 200 people are set to lose their jobs today (Friday) as Geelong’s Ford factory grinds to a close after 90 years...
Briefs
Bellarine fire
A Clifton Springs mother and her newborn narrowly avoided injury during a house fire on Tuesday.
The woman ran from the house clutching...
Blockading workers defy injunction
About 400 workers continued their blockade of Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery today (Friday) despite the company obtaining an injunction.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) and...
Viva blockade defies injunction
About 400 workers continued their blockade of Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery on Thursday afternoon despite the company obtaining an injunction.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU)...
Roads spend ‘urgent’
The State Government urgently needs to duplicate Barwon Heads Road with funds from the Port of Melbourne lease, a local Opposition MP says.
South Barwon...
Move secures school’s future
By Luke Voogt
Oberon High School will relocate to the growth area of Armstrong Creek by 2018 following a State Government announcement this week.
Education Minister...
Grant to drive electric vehicles
By Luke Voogt
Geelong could become a hub for commercial electric vehicles with a State Government grant securing a new factory.
Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio...
Bali jiu jitsu classes fight for self-respect
A team of Geelong volunteers has been working to transform the lives of impoverished Balinese youth - through martial arts.
Geelong Brazilian jiu jitsu...
17 caught speeding during blitz
Police are calling for people to act more safely on the state’s roads after 17 drivers were caught speeding during a Geelong West blitz....
