Tag: Geelong
Geelong: From world’s edge to cutting edge
By NOEL MURPHY
Geelong's earliest days were distinctly bucolic; an agricultural outpost on the edge of the world set up by a clan of Tasmanians...
Local projects boom
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Geelong's billion dollar-plus investment boom is continuing, with a renewed emphasis on a technology and health-driven economy.
Road, hospital, residential, arts and...
Green light for Corio Bay Christmas tree
By NOEL MURPHY
CORIO BAY is set to be decked with boughs of Yuletide cheer after Geelong's council approved a $1 million Christmas tree on...
T&G to house student apartments
Geelong’s T&G Building is set to house students after Deakin University spent almost $3 million to buy the city-centre icon.
Deakin Vice Chancellor Professor Jane...
CFMEU local embroiled in unions probe
By Noel Murphy
A Geelong union figure has been embroiled in a controversial Royal Commission stand-off over secret tapes and alleged leaks to media outlets.
The...
Stangel, Dallimore reunion for classic guitar anthems
Geelong's The Voice sensation Michael Stangel and local guitar legend John Dallimore will perform together for the first time in 20 years this Friday...
T&G set for $8m Deakin student housing
DEAKIN University has bought the iconic Geelong landmark, the T&G Building, to utilise for student accommodation.
The sale, understood to have fetched $2.9 million, was...
Man wanted over city store armed robbery
POLICE have a released a security photo of a man they want to interview about an armed robbery in a city shop last month. Geelong...
Great potential in city centre: urban design prof
GEELONG'S CBD today came under the scrutiny of Melbourne's urban design chief, Professor Rob Adams, and according to mayor Darryn Lyons came up with...
Explosion at Barwon Prison forces evacuation
AN EXPLOSION at Barwon Prison has forced a partial evacuation at the maximum security jail.
"There was no physical damage, no injuries, but police and...
Epworth Hospital creating jobs at Waurn Ponds
By NOEL MURPHY
THE $277 million first stage of the Epworth Geelong hospital under construction at Waurn Ponds has generated 250 jobs and 30 apprenticeships,...
Sun Rising: ’50s not out for Cosma
By Emily Iannello
Elvis, Johnny Cash and The Big O will be among the big names that tribute band Sun Rising will honour at its...
Water savers rewarded
Nine community organisations will be leading the charge in saving water after receiving funding support from Barwon Water.
The program aims to support projects that...
