Tag: Geelong
Bag-snatcher robs 82yo pensioner at Newtown supermarket
GEELONG CIU detectives are appealing for witnesses after an 82-year-old woman was robbed of her pension cash at a Newtown supermarket car park yesterday.
The...
Bartel out of Cats’ leadership group
JIMMY Bartel has stepped out of the Geelong Cats' leadership group to make way for “fresh faces”, according to the club.
Coach Chris Scott thanked...
Our forgotten mines, Chinese footballers rediscovered
By NOEL MURPHY
GOLD fever in the 19th Century led to the sinking of mines in leafy Newtown right beside present-day Geelong College.
But the Mercer...
Rob’s back on course after bypass
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
RACING identity Rob Gaylard picked a quaddy a few months ago - but it wasn’t of the equine variety.
The keen bike...
Tech trio in $21m sale
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
GEELONG is emerging as Australia’s Silicon Valley after expanding education management system provider Sky Software sold for $21 million.
Sky Software chief...
Katos, Richards at war
By NOEL MURPHY
THE political battle for South Barwon has erupted with incendiary salvos between sitting Liberal MP Andrew Katos and Labor contender Andy Richards.
Mr...
Taylor set Free
By Michelle Herbison
LOCAL singer-songwriter Kyle Taylor believes musicians who criticise Geelong’s live music scene probably need to work harder to kick-start their careers.
“People say...
Kochie takes the reins at City Hall
TV breakfast host David Koch knicked Darryn Lyons’ job at City Hall when he assumed the role of Geelong mayor for the day.
The co-host...
Call for new botanic gardens visitor precinct
GEELONG'S Botanic Gardens need a better visitor precinct to service and capitalise on the 120,000 people who arrive there each year, according to City...
Deakin orders new butt-out policy
DEAKIN University's Geelong campuses will go smoke-free on Monday.
The smoke-free move will discourage smoking in and around buildings, in outdoor areas and in other spaces...
Lyons raps Napthine over Geelong’s Land 400 bid
By NOEL MURPHY
City Hall is ramping up its bid to host the $20 billion Land 400 military vehicle contract with mayor Darryn Lyons taking...
OPINION: Geelong in box seat for State election
By NOEL MURPHY
It's hard not to see Geelong as the key player in the State election later this year.
Its profile right now is soaring...
Take care of your pets this Christmas
Christmas is a time for family - and pets are family too, meaning they too deserve special care and attention over the festive season.
It...
