Games bid takes administrators by surprise
By Luke Voogt
Geelong’s council administrators were left in the dark on plans to host Commonwealth Games events in the city as part of a...
P-platers just won’t stop
By Luke Voogt
Police nabbed two P-platers driving at dangerous speeds in the Geelong area over the Easter period, with the latest driving at twice...
Woman’s miracle escape
An Ocean Grove woman has narrowly avoided death after a car struck her on the Bellarine Highway on Monday afternoon.
The 45-year-old woman had parked...
Female Geelong MP condemns women who condoned Muslim men hitting wives
A female Geelong MP has condemned a video of Muslim women describing how male Muslims can hit their wives.
Federal Liberal Member for Corangamite Sarah...
P-plater with court date clocked at ‘dangerous’ speed
Police caught a 25-year-old P-plater driving at 156km/h “on his way to court” on the Princess Freeway at Little River Thursday morning.
State Highway Patrol...
Man killed in horror crash
A 79-year-old man has died in a crash at Bannockburn which left his female passenger with life-threatening head injuries.
Police said a Nissan sedan, travelling...
Rehab rejected
By Luke Voogt
The proponents of a Highton drug clinic have slammed council administrators for denying help to those most in need.
The administrators “bent” to...
Double Take
Dorks who think it’s a hoot to shine laser pointers at aircraft might like to reconsider their brainless pastime after events in Geelong last...
Surf Coast hikes service charge, borrowings as expenses outpace revenue
Surf Coast’s council wants to increase its waste-service charge and borrowings as expenses grow faster than revenue next financial year, according to the shire’s...
Elie’s powerful Good Friday appeal
By Luke Voogt
Highton father Elie Freijah owes his life to Royal Children’s Hospital, a debt he’s continued repaying ever since its doctors saved him.
“That’s...
Star musical talent search
By Luke Voogt
The search for Geelong’s next musical prodigy begins this month, with auditions for Highton Rotary’s Star Search.
Australian music icon Missy Higgins won...
Hefty fines for ‘unlawful industrial action’
By Luke Voogt
The CFMEU and its officials copped $190,800 in fines for an unlawful industrial action at three Geelong projects following a Federal Court...
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...
