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...
Geelong Indy wins award for online commmunity news
The Geelong Indy has won Best Digital Publishing at Australia’s premier awards for community newspapers.
The family-owned paper overcame other finalists from Melbourne and Adelaide...
Festival folds, promoter calls for music strategy
Festival organisers have called for a Geelong live music strategy after pulling the plug on their annual event.
The blamed the demise of Motor City...
Ball-and-chain link with great escape
By Luke Voogt
A rusted ball and chain found in Bannockburn could be a clue in one of Geelong Gaol’s greatest escapes, according to an...
Concern for parent rights over state doctors visiting kids in Geelong schools
By Luke Voogt
Doctors will attend students at three Geelong high schools under a new State Government program.
But the Government has yet to clarify whether...
Pub prize is sister-in-law act
By Luke Voogt
It was the tale of two sisters-in-law at the Lara Business Award Wednesday night with Little River Hotel taking out the top...
City enjoys a warmer winter
Under the Weather, by Lindsay Smail
August finished with slightly above-average temperatures in Geelong.
Compared with the latest 30-year means, Geelong was .7 C above...
Christine takes on the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road will host this year’s TAC Great Vic Bike Ride, with a Geelong woman participating in the five-day cycling event. ...
