Tag: News
‘Anger’ at super plan
Andrew MathiesonHIGHTON landowners have paid up to $280,000 for “premium” house blocks only to discover they could end up living next to a shopping...
City’s soaking
Erin PearsonGEELONG has recorded its highest January rainfall in four decades, according to a weatherman.
Geelong Weather Services’ Lindsay Smail said 123mm had already drenched...
Deakin sets sail to leadership initiative
Erin PearsonDITCHING his suit and tie for a stint in waterproof garb on the open sea was a life-changing experience, according to Deakin University’s...
Stingers put bite on coast
Andrew MathiesonA SPATE of bluebottle jellyfish attacks has taken the sting out of summer fun on Surf Coast beaches, according to lifesavers.
They reported an...
Families to step out from tragedy
Kim WatersDISCOVERING she was far from alone in her grief after her son’s 2008 suicide was a call to action for Geelong’s Lisa Castle.
“When...
Three court cases for teenage girl’s stalker
Kim WatersA JAN Juc man who stalked a Torquay teenager is involved in two other separate cases of stalking, Geelong Magistrates Court has heard....
Police warning over robbery spate
Erin PearsonGEELONG Police have called for vigilance among shop owners after six armed robberies in the past fortnight.
Detective Sergeant Gary Arnold said police believed...
‘Grand plans’
Andrew MathiesonSKILLED Stadium would hold 40,000 patrons by 2013 under the plans of Geelong Football Club’s new board.
Building light towers for night matches and...
Internship winners set to experience stages of success
Erin PearsonTWO aspiring Geelong event managers will rub shoulders with the industry’s elite after winning year-long internships.
Kelly McDonnell, 22 and Erin Marshall, 21, heard...
Panel review for 4C route
Kim WatersSTATE Government will appoint an advisory panel next week to review a controversial Geelong bypass link to Surf Coast Highway, Planning Minister Matthew...
Gated living ‘arrives’
Kim WatersTHE REGION'S property market is about to enter a new era with its first gated community at Lara, according to developers.
National Lifestyle...
A one-man band no longer
Erin PearsonFROM humble beginnings in Canada’s eclectic villages to packed theatres across the world, Dan Mangan has come a long way.
Returning to Australia for...
How to turn your unused vehicle into instant cash
Have an old car sitting in the driveway, unused and gathering dust? Rather than letting it become a financial drain, you can turn it...
