Torched cars putting lives at risk
By Luke Voogt
Thieves torching stolen cars on the outskirts of Geelong are putting lives, livestock and property at risk according to local firefighters.
A car...
‘Four incidents, several bullies’
By Luke Voogt
A year-long investigation has confirmed four bullying incidents at City of Greater Geelong in “at least a decade”.
“Several” staff were sacked...
Our imam welcomes wife, daughter as official citizens
By Luke Voogt
The wife and daughter of Geelong’s imam were among 28 new citizens officially sworn in during a Geelong Australia Day ceremony yesterday.
Gulfam...
Hands off Australia Day, city revellers tell critics
By Luke Voogt
Geelong revellers have told activists to keep their hands off Australia Day after calls for a new date.
Locals expressed their support for...
War on $5b work
Confirmation of Melbourne as the State Government’s proposed home for a $5 billion army project has ignited a war of words in Geelong.
The government...
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...
Christmas arrives early at Mirambeena Park
Armstrong Creek’s Warralily Twilight Food and Makers Festival is promising to bring early Christmas cheer to the region.
Hosted by Piccadilly Market, the much-loved twilight...
