Fast tracked to the future
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A window into Geelong’s digital future opened this week with a demonstration of ultra-high speed internet at North Geelong Secondary College.
It...
Burglary increase confirms crime hotspot
Crime in Geelong’s northern suburbs has risen by 15 per cent over the past year, confirming the region’s place as among the state’s worst...
Baby water dragons paddle to state level
By ALANA MITCHELSON
Two junior water dragon paddlers from Norlane will compete at state level in Adelaide this weekend.
Siblings Aidan, 12, and Kaitlyn Meyer, 16,...
Skeletal remains a mystery
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A post-mortem examination has failed to identify suspicious circumstances in the suspected death of Highton’s Daniel O’Keeffe, according to Victoria Police.
Geelong detectives...
MP warns of criminal culture
Geelong needs more police because of escalating crime rates, according to Western Victoria MP Simon Ramsay.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr Ramsay said the Andrews government’s...
Pinup for the kids
A Belmont single mum is competing in a “pinup pageant” to help children.
Charlii Parker will appear as alter-ego, Miss Starlett O’Hara, in the Cars...
Marathon for Type 1 diabetes
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A Belmont mother of four is running a marathon in each Australian state and territory in the space of a year to...
Geelong in Anzac plaque trial
Geelong has been included in a trial making commemorative plaques available to households that were once home to World War I soldiers or nurses.
Minister...
Tougher licensing for Geelong motorcyclists
Geelong motorcyclists face tougher licence conditions this weekend as the second phase of the graduated licence system comes into effect.
Riders applying for a learners...
Remains of missing person Daniel O’Keeffe discovered at Highton
By ALANA MITCHELSON
The remains of missing man Daniel O'Keeffe have been found at a Highton property.
Suspected skeletal remains were discovered at a property at...
Local rich listers revealed
The 3220 postcode, including the traditionally affluent suburb of Newtown, has extended its lead as the region’s leading rich-list area.
The latest taxation statistics showed...
Bandidos’ bike shop neighbour up in flames
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A bike shop next door to Bandidos motorcycle gang's Breakwater club house was up in flames last night.
Eight CFA vehicles and emergency services...
Falcons star heads west
Josh Lindsay will head west after being chosen by West Coast at pick 19 in Wednesday night’s AFL draft.
The Newtown & Chilwell product was...
