IPL ‘expresses interest’ in Geelong start-up’s sport management system
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Australia is considered to be one of the most sports mad nations in the world but it has nothing on India,...
No-interest loans ‘breaking cycle’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
When Neil Nedic’s car died a few years ago, like many, he did not know where to turn to pay for...
Kids plug in to robot skills
THEY, ROBOT: Whittington Primary School eight-year-olds Alirah and Sandy test their high-tech manufacturing skills at the launch of the school's LEGO Robotics program this...
Rotary brings international communities together
A new futsal league competition has started for 60 young refugee and asylum seeker men living in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
The fORT Youth Centre manager...
Funding carrot for local legal eagles
Federal Labor is holding out a funding carrot to Geelong’s community legal service.
A source said the party would announce a commitment for Barwon Community...
Ex-MP’s fears for council
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong’s new council of administrators could leave ratepayers unrepresented and disenfranchised, one of the city’s former state Labor MPs has warned.
Peter...
Churches ‘at risk, should install CCTV and alarms’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Local churches and other places of worship should consider installing surveillance cameras after a spate of arson attacks, a Geelong Interfaith...
Doorknock donations down in declining economy
By LUKE VOOGT
A 27 PER CENT fall in doorknock donations has disappointed the Geelong Salvation Army.
The first weekend raised $64,412, compared to $88,100 in...
Warmest autumn on record
Under the Weather by Lindsay Smail
Despite a chilly final week, Geelong’s warmer-than-average May has delivered the city’s warmest autumn on record.
Temperatures for the month...
Ear candles up in smoke
“Well, I tried ear candles, but my ear is still blocked!”
That’s the story Geelong ear nurse Mardi hears every week. People often come to...
Sphinx icon Ray passes away, 90
The man behind North Geelong’s iconic Sphinx Hotel has died.
Ray Ramia passed away surrounded by family on Sunday 29 May. He was 90.
In addition...
Man dies in wall collapse
A man has died after a brick wall fell on him in Belmont on Tuesday afternoon.
Police were called to a house in Culbin...
Employment opportunities for drought-affected workers
Local agricultural sector workers affected by ongoing drought conditions can now apply to be part of a temporary employment scheme.
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority...
