Sylvia goes extra mile for seniors
When it comes to helping the elderly, Geelong’s Sylvia County goes the extra mile - whether by foot or bus.
Sylvia doesn’t drive but...
IDAHobIT ‘OK for LGBTI’, says COGG
A rainbow flag is flying over Geelong’s City Hall for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHoBIT).
A crowd of about 100 attended...
Keep your eyes open for Indya
Police are concnerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Highton resident Indya Hamilton, who was reported missing yesterday.
Indya was last seen at home around 10pm...
Mosque razed in suspected arson attack
Victoria Police are investigating a suspicious fire that has destroyed Geelong’s mosque.
The Bostock Sve Manifold Heights mosque, housed in a former church, was well...
Geelong research tackles top cause of young children in hospital
“Ground-breaking” Geelong research could beat a cold-like virus ranked the number-one cause of young children ending up in hospital, according to Barwon Health.
The research...
Thieves swipe truck, tools from Breakwater concreter
Thieves have stolen a truck from a Breakwater concreting business, according to police.
The offenders also made off with “a large quantity of tools and...
Police hunt Norlane hoon on security video
A hoon caught in the act on video at Norlane has found an audience at Corio Police Station.
Police posted the video on Facebook, seeking...
‘Titanic problems’ drown Geelong law and order, says police union boss
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Police resourcing in Geelong is akin to moving the deck chairs on the Titanic, according to Police Association secretary Ron Iddles.
Mr...
Cash crisis hits Geelong ‘international model’ homeless program
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A Geelong youth homelessness program, which has been hailed as a model internationally, is having difficulties finding funding.
The Geelong Project has...
New ferry to help Geelong commuters break Westgate jam
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Portarlington is the logical choice for an extension of the bay’s first commuter ferry trial, according to Port Phillip Ferries chairman...
Op-shoppers to hunt bargains for Bluebird Foundation
A unique fundraising event will give Geelong’s bargain hunters the opportunity to win a weekend escape while raising money for local charity the Bluebird...
Volunteering role adding up for Iranian migrant Elham
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Accountancy is the same everywhere but life in Geelong is different to Iran, Elham Irvan said candidly.
Elham and her two children...
From the archives
18 years ago
August 17, 2007
A baby boom is delivering a population surge to Geelong.
Barwon Health is scratching its head to explain the boom as...
