Tag: News
Residents fire up on course threat
Andrew MathiesonHOMES are at risk of bushfire in urban Geelong if a disused golf course goes up in flames this summer, a councillor has...
Plan for extra sidewalk sales
Andrew MathiesonCentral Geelong could host sidewalk sales on more public holidays after record shopper attendance at this week’s event on Melbourne Cup day.
Central Geelong...
Missing Belmont girl seen at Corio centre
Alex de VosPolice have renewed an appeal for help to find a missing Aboriginal girl after she was spotted at Corio Shopping Centre...
Murder probe widens as friends say farewell
Alex de VosPolice hunted a fourth suspect in the shooting murder of Corio’s Brock Nightingale as family and friends gathered at his funeral...
Footy dream fried
Jessica BentonSURF Coast’s council has blown the whistle on radio personality Paul ‘Chicken’ Dyer’s attempt to start a Jan Juc football club.
The former Big...
Taxi driver shake-up
Alex de VosA shake-up of the region’s taxi drivers will deliver improved services, according to an industry boss.
Geelong Taxi Network’s Peter Valentine said drivers...
Prices surge to top
Jessica BentonTHE BELLARINE Peninsula has topped a rich list as the region’s most expensive area for house prices.
Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s latest statistics...
Shire offers rates help
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire has urged residents struggling to pay their rates to contact council for help.
Corporate services director Stephen Wall said it...
Golden boys master Sydney
Alex de VosReaching speeds up to 38km/h, two Torquay cyclists have smashed their competition to win gold medals at World Masters Games in Sydney.
Veteran...
Emmaline’s tricky hoops and dreams
Andrew MathiesonTWIRLING a hula-hoop in the schoolyard will never be the same again once kids see Emmaline MacArtney’s circle of tricks.
For the mesmerising 30-year-old,...
Pill camera arrives in city
Alex de VosForget fasting, sedation and hospitalisation to detect intestinal problems – new technology has finally arrived in Geelong to make the procedure as...
Rowers seeks council, federal cash
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S oldest rowing club is in talks with council and MPs to secure funding to save its crumbling home.
Barwon Rowing Club secretary Lyn...
Councillor Crockett sworn in
Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...
