Handbag gifts make a difference
By ALANA MITCHELSON
The Geelong Period Project is accepting handbags of goodies as Christmas gifts for local homeless women in need.
The initiative launched in September...
English Channel swim garners top award
By ALANA MITCHELSON
Earlier this year Savannah Gill challenged herself to swim across the English Channel, leading her to claim the esteemed Duke of Edinburgh...
Commissioners appointed to investigate Geelong council
Commissioners have been appointed by state government to investigate the City of Greater Geelong.
Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins today appointed an independent Commission...
110-plus jobs on the way to Leopold, says Bunnings
More than 110 new jobs will flow from a Bunnings Warehouse to open Leopold next year, the company has announced.
The $28 million Gateway Plaza...
Oil spill clean up invention by Deakin scientists
Deakin University scientists have manufactured a revolutionary material that can clean up environmental oil spills.
The materials could save the earth from disasters such as...
Sisters’ mystery disease baffles doctors, experts
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
An unknown genetic disease affecting the livers and kidneys of two Inverleigh sisters has baffled doctors worldwide.
Jenna and Jayda Conci have...
Forgotten workers’ transition struggle
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
They are Geelong’s forgotten workers who feel like they have fallen between the cracks.
While politicians trumpet multi-million dollar grants for Geelong...
Teens battle storm, rescue drowning boy
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A beach outing with friends after exams turned into a heartracing rescue mission for a group of 10 teenagers in Geelong this...
Ted to the rescue of Otway quolls
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A dog rescued from Geelong’s animal pound as become the pride of the Otways after making a crucial ecological find last...
Another head for body after axing
A new boss will run Bellarine Bayside Committee of Management from January after the area’s MP sacked its previous committee last February.
John Nankervis would...
VCAT appeal for graveyard tower
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A Geelong council decision to knock back a mobile phone tower in Western Cemetery is headed for the Victorian Civil and...
Keith goes loco carving out a hobby
Keith Hogan has carved out a new hobby since joining Barwon Valley Woodwrights earlier this year.
And with the help and support of other members,...
Holmes stars as Venom beat Flyers
Mackenzie Holmes edged Cayla George in a battle between two of the WNBL's biggest stars to help deliver the Geelong Venom a second consecutive...
