No cash for convention centre
Political and civic figures have attacked the Andrews Government’s failure to provide funding for a Geelong convention centre.
Opposition MPs and former premier Jeff Kennett...
Ladies to show their emotional harmony
The women of Geelong Harmony will hone their melodies in a live Herne Hill concert as they prepare to take on Australia’s best this...
Excellence awards entry simplified
Entering Geelong Business Excellence Awards is easier than ever, according to organisers.
The “streamlined” process would encourage entries from more businesses, said Geelong Chamber of...
Special school’s solid foundation
A principal with experience providing “specialist education services” will lead Geelong’s new school for disabled children, State Government has announced.
Suzanne Armstrong would be founder...
Freak weather in April
April 2017 delivered two extreme weather events to Geelong.
Both were classed as severe storms and both involved high rainfall, flash flooding, thunder, lightning and...
Shot fired in scuffle with police
Police arrested a man after he allegedly fired an officer’s handgun during a scuffle in North Geelong Wednesday morning.
Officers attended a business in Separation...
No relief from the pain of loss
By Luke Voogt
Tony Ansett will “never know” if medicinal cannabis could have helped his wife, who died of breast cancer in 2011.
“It might have...
Bling’s the thing for a helping hand
Diamonds were a ‘Girl’s Best Friend’ for the 90 women at Geelong Day View Club’s ninth anniversary celebration in East Geelong Monday.
The women embraced...
Waste reduction is in the bag
City Hall has claimed a bin win with recent audits showing an 80 per cent reduction of plastic bags in recycling bins.
The City’s services...
Barwon Health chief resigns
Barwon Health chief executive officer (CEO) Professor Belinda Moyes has resigned after 10 months in the job.
“This has not been an easy decision,“ Prof...
Pair packs a punch
By Luke Voogt
Geelong former champion boxer Mick O’Malley met hero Manny Pacquiao Thursday night, ahead of the Filipino legend’s fight with Australian Jeff Horn.
“He...
Big walk a bit ruff
By Luke Voogt
Big-eating, energetic pooch Dora will join 80-year-old owner Peter Dessent on Geelong Million Paws Walk for the eighth year running next...
Dinos beat Sharks by five wickets
Newcomb & District enjoyed a five-wicket win against Manifold Heights in Geelong Cricket Association Division 4 on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was...
