Kids’ cancer shock drives charity rider
By Luke Voogt
Richard Hamilton’s cycling quest to help sick children began after his own harrowing experience with cancer.
The Geelong West business consultant’s mother died...
Speaking up for autism services
Families struggling with autism will have a chance to be heard during a public hearing in Geelong this month, state MP Christine Couzens has...
Book uncovers Aussie sheds
By Luke Voogt
Three Geelong men united by their love of racing have appeared in a photographic book celebrating Australian sheds.
Craig Wetjen’s Men and Their...
Stalking risk after man snatches licence
An unknown man who harassed a woman now has her name and address after stealing her licence, according to Geelong police.
Investigators released an image...
Local MPs clash on foreign lands
A new report shows that foreigners own “just” 13.6 per cent of Australian farmland, according to Liberal MP Sarah Henderson.
But Labor attacked her comments...
Dream finals for Menzel
By Luke Voogt
Geelong forward Daniel Menzel is looking forward to his first final in five years Friday night, following his much-documented comeback after four...
Justice from on high
Numberplate recognition technology has caught 19 people wanted on 149 warrants at Mt Duneed, according to the Department of Justice and Regulation.
The outstanding warrants...
Rio Gold inspires more shooters
A gold medal could produce an “influx” of shooters at Geelong’s major range, according to a sports body.
And a facilities upgrade would help Little...
Fine, jail risk for flathead plunder
A haul of mostly undersized flathead from Cunningham Pier could cost a Melbourne couple thousands of dollars in fines, according to Fisheries Victoria.
And another...
‘Brighter’ future for Fyans Park kinder
By Luke Voogt
Greater Geelong Council officially re-opened Fyans Park Kindergarten this week following a $1.2 million redevelopment of the centre.
The city’s Community Life acting...
Seventh state title in classy surfing
Torquay Boardriders Club claimed its seventh straight Victorian Teams Title in perfect three-foot waves at Bells Beach on Sunday.
The event featured eight teams from...
MP John Eren stable after Father’s Day heart attack
Lara MP and State Tourism Minister John Eren is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Father’s Day.
Mr Eren was at Geelong...
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....
