Cyclist’s death a warning for others, says sergeant
By Luke Voogt
The death of a cyclist in Geelong on Wednesday was a fatal reminder to follow the road laws, Highway Patrol Sergeant Darren...
Teens the target of Geelong’s family violence program
A local family violence program will target teenagers with cash from the State Government.
Geelong MP Christine Couzens announced $233,000 to expand the Adolescent Family...
Sheep out to pasture as businesses look to vibrant future
Geelong Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new brand on Thursday, replacing the iconic logo that represented the organisation for 162 years.
Chamber CEO Bernadette...
Quick fix to reopen old saleyards
Geelong Saleyards will reopen in January after $400,000 of repairs, City Hall has announced.
But the yards’ long-term future remains in doubt, with council administrators...
1931 flag medal found in Ireland
By Luke Voogt
A long-lost Geelong premiership medal of the 1931 team’s longest-surviving member has reappeared - inside a screw top jar in Northern Ireland.
The...
Haul of whiting nets $1500 in fines
An illegal catch of 184 silver whiting from Cunningham Pier has cost three men almost $1500 in fines, according to Victoria’s fisheries department.
Their combined...
State bows to pressure on $25m GOR spend
By Luke Voogt
The State Government will finally commit $25m to the Great Ocean Road, following six months of pressure from Canberra.
Transport Minister Luke Donnellan’s...
Top doc on board
Barwon Health’s chairman is now also a board member of Geelong’s leading business group.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Dr John Stekelenberg...
Cyclist killed in truck collision
A cyclist has died after colliding with a truck in Geelong this morning.
Police believe the man, aged in his 40s, was riding along Ryrie...
River safety ramped up for rowers
By Luke Voogt
A new landing ramp will prevent rowers from falling in the Barwon River or destroying their expensive boats, a local club president...
Lara MP’s near death experience
By Luke Voogt
Lara MP John Eren returned to work last Friday after a cardiac arrest two months ago which left him clinically dead for...
Appeal to locate missing man
Police have appealed for public assistance to locate missing 74-year-old Geelong West man James Polizos.
Mr Polizos was last seen on Autumn Street in Geelong...
From the archives
16 years ago
20 November, 2009
A 20-year-old Leopold man who seriously injured two passenger when he drove his car off a cliff has walked free...
