Car thieves hit battlers
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Three Geelong suburbs feature in a list of disadvantaged areas with four times the car theft rates of more affluent counterparts.
Corio,...
Rider’s shock return from horror injuries
By NOEL MURPHY
MAN versus electricity rarely has a happy outcome, as the scars on Brett Coleman can attest.
The Geelong anaesthetist came to the pointy...
Far-left attacks union rally, Trades Hall boss
By NOEL MURPHY
A UNION jobs rally in central Geelong last week was a “fraud”, according to socialists
The far-left Socialist Equality Party (SEP) accused Geelong...
Awards add Impetus to youth work
A diverse range of people and organisations have earned recognition for their achievements across various endeavours affecting young people in the Geelong region and...
Roads targeted as police out in force over Easter
THREE major road safety campaigns will operate across the Geelong region during the “high risk” Easter and Anzac holiday period.
Police will run operations Soteria...
Buckets and bouquets
Buckets to the person who stole roses and other plants from my garden. They were gifts to me from my daughter over many years....
Beds ‘failure’ to keep cells crowded
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A "massive failure of policy and imagination" will deliver Geelong only 27 of 80 new temporary prison beds for regional Victoria,...
Science teacher backs legend: I saw a ‘big cat’
By NOEL MURPHY
A FRESH report of a big cat sighting by a Geelong science teacher has lent further weight to the Otways panther legend.
Jamie...
Star Search life-changer, says victor
Auditioning for the region’s premier talent quest could change the lives of young local musicians, according to one of last year’s winners.
Thomas McGuane said...
Uni denies role in laywers glut
By NOEL MURPHY
Deakin University has rejected reports linking its enrolment practices with a glut of laywers on Australia's labour market.
Finance media reports said the...
Avalon belatedly pitches for general aviation
By NOEL MURPHY
Avalon Airport is drastically cutting its landing fees and charges in a bid to lure general aviation following the exit of Qantas...
Spa centre plan bubbling in Geelong
A MINERAL springs development is a step closer to opening at Geelong’s Eastern Beach.
Mayor Darryn Lyons has announced funding for a feasibility study into...
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Power prevails after Duke’s seven
Newcomb consigned Ocean Grove to bottom rung on the BFL ladder, at least for the time being.
In an entertaining game at Grinter Reserve, the...
