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...
Stars’ poker limo dumped at Lara
A limousine driver for a fundraising poker night rolled the dice and lost while picking up his celebrity clients at a Geelong waterfront restaurant...
Popular school urges families to sign up
The Geelong College’s commitment to innovation in learning in a caring environment is seeing the co-educational day and boarding school from early learning to...
Daughter’s battle inspires big night
By LUKE VOOGT
Geelong is breathing life into a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF) this month with a first-time gala dinner.
The Cure Cystic Fibrosis Gala...
Find your new best friend at GAWS
Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) has reminded potential cat buyers that kittens are not just for Christmas.
The not-for-profit organisation, which received nearly 60 kittens...
