Conductor of choir to pass on baton
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
One of Geelong’s beloved choirs is looking for a new musical director after its long-serving founder decided to pass on the...
Decline of crime-fighters a shock for founder Mick
By LUKE VOOGT
A founder of Neighbourhood Watch in Geelong is “aghast” after discovering its dramatic decline in the city.
Newcomb’s Mick Robinson helped introduce the...
Budget of mystery
This week’s Federal Budget was a mystery for the Geelong region, according to the chief of a local lobby group.
G21’s Elaine Carbines said the...
Geelong research ‘could save Tasmanian devil’
Geelong research could stop a deadly cancer that put Tasmanian devils on the endangered list, according to Deakin University.
The key could be natural antibodies...
They’ll fight for jobless
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A new focus on fighting “atrocious” youth unemployment statistics has launched in Geelong.
Geelong Region Local Learning and Employment Network (GRLLEN) this...
Brain cancer in spotlight
By LUKE VOOGT
Highton’s Rebecca Picone hopes reaching the finals of a national award for mums will help her raise awareness of brain cancer.
The 32-year-old...
Geelong overdose hotspot
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong has the highest frequency of drug overdose deaths in regional Victoria, a report to the Victorian Coroner’s Court has revealed.
Geelong...
Intruder ‘leaves Highton home with Mercedes before servo drive-off’
An intruder has stolen a luxury car in an aggravated burglary at Highton, according to police.
The alleged suspect entered the Remony Avenue home on...
Sign of respect
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A North Geelong billboard that veterans said disrespected the memory of fallen diggers will be removed.
They campaigned for more than two...
Hunt for man who grabbed boy in school toilet
A boy told police he escaped from a man who grabbed his arm while in the toilets of Mandama Primary School, about 2pm on...
Council sacking brings us back on budget
Geelong’s council has withdrawn its application to break the State Government’s rates cap.
The council had applied to levy a 3.5 per cent charge, one...
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...
