Secret rezoning leaves funding black hole
By John Van Klaveren
GEELONG's council faces a multi-million dollar black hole to develop sites at Lovely Banks after the former state government planning minister...
Totem challenge served up
Patrons will try to ace a world record when Geelong’s Motor City Music Festival serves up 100 totem tennis poles.
Organiser Hugo T Armstrong said...
Disjointed tennis ‘needs shakeup’
By John Van Klaveren
TENNIS in Geelong is in critical need of restructuring, says a major report to Geelong’s council.
The sport’s governance in the region...
Mustang Eleanor’s new look gives Russell a rev
By NOEL MURPHY
MUSCLE cars just don’t come any better than Russell Houston’s Mustang.
The name of the classic car’s a bit odd, Eleanor, but blame...
Chopper flights in Lara war
By NOEL MURPHY
Helipad plans have Lara residents up in arms with noise concerns.
More than two dozen angry neighbours of Jamco’s Mills Rd premises have...
Bouncing back against fibrosis
Fundraisers want Geelong to help put some bounce into the campaign for cystic fibrosis awreness.
Cystic Fibrosis Victoria has called on residents, schools and community...
Trucks move to relieve residents
By NOEL MURPHY
TRUCKING noise problems at Lara appear set to be eased with the relocation of Rocke Brothers’ operations to an industrial estate at...
In brief: gas, Coles, Mayor, firebug, babies, royal, train, supermodels
Gas fright
A gas exploration company might begin exercising its permit covering part of Geelong and the Surf Coast, according to environmentalists.
Lock the Gate’s Chloe...
Double Take: arts, city, journo, The Block, Friday 13th
Who would have thought Geelong’s city centre, empty as a pauper’s pockets for so long, might be finally starting to rev up - and...
Man-size predator sightings ‘rise’
A rare predatory fish that grows as big as an adult human could be increasing in numbers off the Bellarine Peninsula, according to surveys.
Parks...
World of poetry for Polyglots 2015
THE INTERNATIONAL language of poetry will be spoken at Geelong Writers' Polyglots 2015.
Surf Coast writer Julie Maclean will join Melbourne poet and author Earl...
In love with a bargain
Ooh, its Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and it falls on the weekend!
It’s a great reason to celebrate, so why not dress up and have dinner...
Crypto Fever in Geelong: Why More Locals Are Choosing to Buy...
Geelong, once best known for its manufacturing backbone and coastal lifestyle, has in recent years emerged as a surprising hotspot for new investment trends....
