Torquay kids get a Thingle for safety out of mascot
THINGLE Toodle taught Torquay pre-schoolers to stop, look, listen and think this week.
Victoria’s road safety mascot joined VicRoads colleague Professor Eric Speriment to deliver...
Coalition targets seats with $65m election funding
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
THE NAPTHINE Government has flooded Geelong with $65 million in election promises in the past two weeks as it targets local...
In brief
Bomb scare
A home-made bomb led to police cordoning off a Corio property yesterday.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers discovered the pipe-bomb during a search...
Jan Juc to ‘retain’ reserve
WHILE the Napthine Government was been throwing money at Geelong, Labor went local on the Surf Coast with a pledge to save Jan Juc’s...
Double Take
One of the region's oldest footy clubs is battling with, of all things, the prosperity of its home town.
Lorne Football Club, established in 1896,...
Cats happy with 2015 fixture
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG has finally received eight home games at Simonds Stadium, including three in the first four rounds.
But only one will be...
Mia’s open garden aiming to make a splash for club
Two of Mia Cooke’s favourite pursuits will come together when she opens her enchanting garden to the public as a fundraiser this Sunday.
The Point...
300-plus jobs in $20m mill plans
Almost 300 jobs will flow from a proposed $20 million feed mill at Lara, federal MPs have announced.
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane and Corangamite MP...
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...
Shire gets greener
Winchelsea and Deans Marsh are receiving green and leafy makeovers following the planting of new trees along key roads.
Trees have been...
