New faces to contest Geelong ward by-election
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A MOTHER, a law student and a failed federal candidate have put up their hands for a vacancy on Geelong's council...
‘Flawed’ reports says Otways OK for fracking
A "FLAWED" report says the risk of fracking in the Otways is low, according to the Greens.
Victorian Greens leader Greg Barber said the State...
Dental care win with funding for Barwon Health
A STATE funding injection will boost Barwon Health dental services, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens has announced.
The money would deliver 12 new dental chairs...
Wheely big cost revs up US sites
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A US $30,000 price tag on Geelong-made carbon fibre wheels for Ford's new Shelby Mustang is fueling American rev-head websites.
A Mustang6G...
MP faces heat over penalties
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
STATE Government and unions have lined up against federal Liberal MP Sarah Henderson over penalty rates.
State Industrial Relations Minister Natalie Hutchins...
Bank on success, says local muso
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE INAUGURAL winner of a music competition with a difference is urging his fellow Geelong region musos to have a go.
Composer...
Restoration brings new life to Pako Vineyard church
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
IT’S CHURCH, but not as we know it.
The former St Phillip's bluestone church in Pakington St, Geelong West, was recently restored...
Rain boost for local storages
By LINDSAY SMAIL
AVERAGE to above-average rain was recorded across most of the region in July.
Bureau of Meteorology figures for Geelong were compromised...
Garbos ‘call off Geelong industrial action’
GEELONG garbage collections will return to normal after Cleanaway drivers ended their week-long industrial action, City Hall has announced.
Usual collection will resume on Monday...
Labor slams Abbott’s ‘token’ for Geelong
TONY Abbott’s plan for a manufacturing centre at Waurn Ponds is a “token gesture” to make up for $154 million in funding cuts to...
Labor defeats bid to lift ‘veil of secrecy’ on Anglesea fix-up
LABOR has used its lower house numbers to maintain a “veil of secrecy“ on Alcoa’s proposed Anglesea coal mine and power station rehabilitation, according...
Mystery man clue in Newtown death
By PAUL MILLAR
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a 60-year-old Newtown man believe a visitor to his West Fyans St home might hold vital clues...
Saints battle adversity in stirring win
St Leonards had the worst of the conditions - and the rules - but stayed calm and worked hard to defeat Newcomb in a...
