Tag: Geelong
Lethbridge airpark taking off with the works
By NOEL MURPHY
An upgraded airfield at Lethbridge is paving the way for a new business precinct on the outskirts of Geelong linking agri-business, tourism...
Leopold crash: Woman, 2 children to hospital
A WOMAN and two children have been taken to Geelong Hospital after the car in which they were travelling flipped over at Leopold this...
Speedsters sidelined as police impound cars
POLICE impounded four cars over the weekend after their drivers were apprehended speeding.
One incident took place on Melbourne Road in North Geelong where an...
‘Changing’ Cats pluck Hawks
GEELONG is the only unbeaten team on the AFL ladder after a 19-point victory against Hawthorn on Monday.
Geelong’s 5-0 record followed the Cats scoring...
Trickey gets prison term
By Noel Murphy
High-profile Geelong Facebook blogger Jason Trickey has been sentenced to six months jail for assaulting a woman.
Two months of the six-month sentence...
Avalon belatedly pitches for general aviation
By NOEL MURPHY
Avalon Airport is drastically cutting its landing fees and charges in a bid to lure general aviation following the exit of Qantas...
Family violence crisis: call for a new court
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG needs a dedicated court to deal with increasing family violence, according to Barwon Community Legal Service.
Family violence, including offences against children,...
Mayor served up on Golden Plate for entries call
GEELONG Mayor Darryn Lyons is tucking in a napkin and loosening his belt in preparation for the region’s premier hospitality awards.
He urged venues and...
Net shortage a ‘shock’ for suburban investor
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A STUDENT accommodation provider fears he will lose tenants because he is unable to connect his Grovedale property to the internet.
Adrian...
Qantas staff taking off
By NOEL MURPHY
FIFTY-FOUR Qantas engineering staff leave Avalon Airport this Friday, marking the end of an era and 16 years of heavy maintenance work...
Double take
ST JOSEPH'S College’s 1st XVIII travelled to Ballarat for a pre-season match against St Patrick’s College to kickstart the school footy season.
The Joeys boys...
Graffiti assault on busy strip angers residents
By NOEL MURPHY
A GRAFFITI assault is making Minerva Rd a grubby, untidy mess, according to frustrated residents of Manifold Heights and Herne Hill.
Vandals have...
Season still alive for Bell Park
Bell Park coach James Saker believes his young side’s best footy is better than last year, but they just need to put it together...
