Three-decade Ritz battle set for court ‘showdown’
A solution to Geelong’s Ritz eyesore could emerge after City Hall toughened up its strategy to force the owner into action on the dilapidated...
Link road closed
Roadworks at a residential development south of Geelong will close a link between the city and Torquay for five months, according to City Hall....
Theft, vandalism for city motorists
Thieves and vandals are “increasingly turning their attention” to Geelong car owners, according to a leading insurer.
The city was Victoria’s worst for stolen-car claims...
Beauty model is a law unto herself
By EMILY ROBINSON
She knew nothing about beauty pageants until just two months ago but country girl Siobhan Liston is learning fast.
The 23-year-old, who is...
Aboriginal ‘King’ in Telstra battle
Objectors have raised the legend of a local Aboriginal leader to stop Telstra building a tower in a Geelong cemetery.
The mobile phone tower would...
Best of the bookish
Geelong’s redeveloped library and heritage centre is in line for an international award, City Hall has announced.
The centre was nominated for the Systematic...
Army in need of more like Jordon
The Defence Department has highlighted the success of a Lara soldier as it seeks to enlist more residents of the Geelong region.
Lieutenant Jordon Klowss,...
Stitches in time for local artists
A unique exhibition will showcase a collation of distinctive textile art in Geelong this weekend.
Romancing the Stitch will feature the works of Angela Dower...
Jury to propose ‘Labor’s council’
A “citizens’ jury” to decide the structure of Geelong’s next council could be a front to deliver the Andrews Government’s preferred outcome, according to...
MP calls for four-year federal term
The Federal Government should adopt Victoria’s set four-year terms to avoid “the archaic pre-poll circus”, according to a Geelong MP.
Simon Ramsay called for a...
High-wind danger on West Gate Bridge, speeds cut
High winds on the West Gate Bridge could be dangerous for Geelong motorists travelling to Melbourne today (Tuesday, July 12), Vicroads has warned.
“If you’re...
Cops tighten screws on Geelong number plate thefts with free security upgrades
An 80 per cent rise in number-plate thefts across Geelong has prompted police and SES units to offer free security upgrades beginning this weekend.
Four...
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. ...
