Tag: News
Lawyer slams shire after motel victory
Alex de VosA Geelong lawyer has accused Surf Coast Shire of wasting ratepayers’ money on a failed bid to stop him building a motel...
Ex-city shooters aim for Werribee
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG shooters are joining a Werribee clay target club after losing their home at Limeburner’s Point.
Officials believe Geelong Gun Club should relocate...
Councils join forces for campaign TV ad to sell region
Alex de VosA new television commercial will attempt to lure skilled workers and families to the Geelong region from May.
G21, an umbrella body for...
Jetstar planning cheap New Zealand flights at Avalon
Andrew MathiesonFLIGHTS to New Zealand could depart from Avalon Airport before the end of the year under a proposal to remove customs and immigration...
Students hitting the road as accommodation dries up
Alex de VosAn accommodation shortage is forcing university students to commute to Geelong, according to student representatives.
Deakin University Student Association president Cayla Edwards...
Man sent to trial in Tascas murder case
Alex de VosA 45-year-old Whittington man accused of murdering housemate Trevor Tascas has been committed to stand trial.
Lawrence Butler pleaded not guilty in Geelong...
Golfers chip in for McKellar Centre
Golfers and event sponsors have raised about $14,000 for patients and residents to enjoy the great outdoors at the region’s biggest aged care and...
Cats’ last word before grand final re-match We’ll show Hawks mental toughness
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG football officials have been caught in a war of words over allegations the Cats lack mental and physical ticker.
Coach Mark Thompson attempted...
Coastal assaults up 30 per cent
Alex de VosAn increase in crime along the Surf Coast has prompted a crackdown on licensed venues, police have warned.
Police statistics for the year...
Port petrol co-op bid
Jessica BentonA cooperative fuel outlet could help Portarlington cover the loss of its only service station, according to a community group.
Portarlington Community Association wants...
Sue’s team effort
Andrew MathiesonAMERICAN Bobby Locke rolled into town little more than 24 hours before putting on a show for the Geelong basketball faithful.
Standing five-foot nothing...
Councillor calls for pay restraint
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong councillor has called for “wage restraint” among City Hall staff after councillors approved 30 per cent pay rises for themselves late...
Creativity on show
The talent and creativity of students from Geelong’s north is on show this week with a special exhibition from one of the region’s biggest...
