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...
Geelong crime up again
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Crime jumped 12.7 per cent across Geelong and 9.1 per cent in Surf Coast, latest Crime Statistics Agency figures reveal.
Golden Plains...
Wards an ‘abject failure’
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Multi-councillor wards recommended for Geelong would be an “abject failure”, according to a former mayor.
Barbara Abley, mayor from 2002 to 2004,...
Disability foster care
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A Victorian-first foster care-like system for children with disabilities has alleviated strain on Geelong families.
Private Respite Services (PRS) is approaching its first...
Train yard to split farming property
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A Mt Duneed farmer is fighting state plans to bisect his historic property for a train yard.
The project will separate Stanley Larcombe’s...
Double Take
Geelong rail commuters might still be enduring chaotic services as trains undergo wheel replacements but at least one Victorian commuter is dealing with the...
More charges over Anakie hit-run
By ALANA MITCHELSON
A second man has been charged over an alleged hit-run collision that killed a 77-year-old cyclist at Anakie last Mother’s Day.
Major Collision...
Political pressure rises on cost of living
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
The state opposition is aiming to make cost of living pressures an election issue with its Costwatch campaign visiting the region...
Festival gathers up fruits of the soil
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Hunters and gatherers will descend on Winchelsea for four days as the region’s newest festival is introduced.
Organisers believe the Hunt and...
From the archives
16 years ago
15 January, 2010
Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...
