Scam fears for rentals
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Police will investigate allegations of “unscrupulous persons or entities” defrauding Geelong investors in a $4.5 billion National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).
Parliamentary...
Government rules out recycled sewage for drinking in new water plan
By Emily Iannello
State Government has ruled out using recycled sewage to top up Geelong’s drinking water as part of a new sustainability project.
Water Minister...
Geelong’s cup moment
Mick Robins admired the $175,000, 18-carat gold Melbourne Cup at Geelong's National Wool Museum this week.
Mr Robins trained Rain Lover to dual Melbourne Cups...
Library dome taking shape
Mayor Darryn Lyons inspected work on the installation of panels for the furturistic dome on Geelong's redeveloped library and heritage centre this week.
The $45...
Bail plea refused over witness fear
By Paul Millar
A DRUG addict with an extensive criminal history and facing court in connection with the disappearance of Leopold’s Paul Kingsbury was as...
Surfwear giant Quiksilver ‘faces wipe-out’
TORQUAY surfing industry giant Quiksilver is mired in financial quicksand and will be bankrupt within months, according to a private investment management firm.
In a...
New police station with gym for south
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
POLICE will move into a new state-of-the-art station at Grovedale today.
The station will house uniform and highway patrol members as well...
11th dining awards plated up
Bellbrae Harvest and Winters Café have won the top categories at the region’s premier awards for dining venues.
The Bellbrae restaurant won its first overall...
Fuel lobby: Keep open mind on fracking
Geelong should keep an “open mind” on fracking despite its council voting to oppose it, according to a fuel industry lobby group.
Australian Petroleum Production...
Jobs flow from ‘fast-track’ call
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A PLEA in last week's Independent to fast-track planning processes for a $320 million farm has won State Government support.
Planning Minister...
Epworth hospital deal
A private hospital will deliver public health care to southern Geelong in a deal with State Government.
The opposition labelled the arrangement with Epworth HealthCare...
Spy catches Ford ‘testing new car’
Ford has been caught testing a new car around Geelong, according to a motoring website.
“Exclusive spy shots” from a reader of motoring.com.au showed three...
Pedalling towards road safety
Students across Greater Geelong can continue to learn about bike and road safety through a community initiative aimed at saving lives on the road....
