Tag: News
Native king
Andrew MathiesonCURLEWIS is 3419 kilometres away from Kings Park, Perth’s floral wonderland where wildflowers and natives bloom with very little encouragement.
Such West Australian plants...
Premiership worth $20 million to city
Jessica BentonTHE CATS’ premiership win could result in a $20 million windfall for Geelong, according to a business leader.
Chamber of Commerce executive officer Lawrie...
Water wallies face heavy fines
Alex de VosWater wallies could face on-the-spot fines of up to $584 for breaching restrictions, authorities have warned.
Barwon Water managing director Michael Malouf said...
Pakington Street has a real sense of community traders head west
Jessica BentonTRADERS are moving west of the city in search of cheaper rents, more atmosphere and increased patronage.
Geelong West’s famous shopping strip, Pakington Street,...
Scientist warns of eruption
Jessica BentonANAKIE could be the site of a future volcano eruption, according to a Melbourne geologist.
Professor Bernie Joyce, who is a Geological Society of...
Banner raised to honour Chanelle
Andrew MathiesonA CHEERSQUAD member that tragically took her own life was remembered for her weekly artwork when close friends raised Geelong’s grand final banner.
While...
Dance festival to go annual
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON will play host to an annual old-time dance festival after a successful inaugural event last month.
The Springtime Dance Festival attracted over...
Rabbit day slammed
Alex de VosEnvironmentalists have slammed a festival celebrating 150 years since rabbits were introduced to Geelong.
Hosted by the National Trust of Victoria, The Barwon...
Missing piece in unsolved cases Museum’s human skull seized
Alex de VosA human skull could be the missing piece in a century-old puzzle of unsolved mysteries, according to police.
Forensics have seized the skull...
CEO’s pay revealed
Alex de VosThe City of Greater Geelong’s new chief executive will be paid nearly $300,000 in his first year, just a few thousand dollars...
Cats parade premiership cup
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG premiership parades are fast proving more popular than at Gala time.
There, showbags can be a distraction and cheers behind street barriers...
Let’s hair it for the band
Alex de VosPerth trio Tame Impala might look like 1997 American boy-band Hanson but sound nothing like the siblings behind the one-hit-wonder Mmmbop.
In contrast,...
Advisory committees applications open
People with lived experience or understanding of the needs of different sections of the Geelong community can get involved through the City’s advisory committees.
Geelong...
