Tag: News
Police on hunt after robberies
ERIN PEARSON
Police are investigating a spate of violent armed robberies targeting convenience stores across Geelong.
The hunt widened on Wednesday morning when two men armed...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Lurid Graney
Classics: Dave Graney and The Lurid Yellow Mist.ERIN PEARSON
GEELONG’S rock underground is drawing interstate bands to the city, according to Aussie rock legend Dave...
JOIN THE CLUB: Space for star gazers
Sky high: Les O'Neill makes an observation. JOHN VAN KLAVERENThe growth of interest in the heavens has been, well, astronomical.
While doomsday predictions, Hollywood blockbusters,...
More seats in new timetable
ERIN PEARSON
A NEW timetable will add 664 seats to peak-hour trains between Geelong and Melbourne next month, according to Transport Minister Terry Mulder.
Mr Mulder...
70 dancers to ‘turn on energy’ in city
Stepping out: A variety of styles will feature in Short Circuit Dance.ERIN PEARSON
Seventy dancers will perform in Geelong’s fourth annual Short Circuit Dance this...
Study ‘rebuff’ in meters call
JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Central Geelong is dying despite new property research suggesting the city’s heart is beating strongly, according to business operators.
The businesses identified paid...
Work for the disabled wins duo state awards
Winners: Encompass’s Brendan Beveridge and Karingal’s Lee Considine. JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A unique communication initiative and a sport event have won state awards for two...
Executives ‘challenged’ over health
Work it: Personal trainer George Adrianos works on David Ashbridge.JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
Eight of Geelong’s leading executives have challenged employees to take charge of their...
Let’s grow up
ERIN PEARSON
HIGH-RISE buildings could be the key to revitalising central Geelong, according to Liberal MP Andrew Katos.
The Member for South Barwon told a lunch...
Bypass delivers Inverleigh ‘boom’
Riding the boom: Tracey Mossop and David Andveza prepare to serve up some more treats to travellers at Inverleigh.ERIN PEARSON
GEELONG’S ring road has created...
Cost, rort fears ‘over council vote day bid’
JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
The region’s council elections face increased costs, reduced voter participation and potential fraud under plans to bring forward elections, according to Victorian...
200-run stand for Couta pair
An unbeaten double-century partnership got Queenscliff’s Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season back on track after a winless opening three rounds.
Captain Hayden Illingworth...
