Tag: News
Fans licensed to thrill
Andrew MathiesonCATS fanatics are rushing out to chase their own piece of immortality while the good times last.
The jump in sales of Geelong-themed footy...
Beckley name in the harness
Andrew MathiesonThe name Beckley Park still sounds funny to 83-year-old Ray Beckley.
Just like it did the day the Corio racetrack’s name was unexpectedly thrust...
Students told: no rail travel for you
Kim WatersGeelong’s rail squeeze forced V/Line to cancel a school’s booking for a camp trip, an MP has told state Parliament.
Paul Weller accused...
Man fighting for life after Geelong assault
Kim WatersA man was fighting for life yesterday after an assault at Hamlyn Heights, police said.
The 33-year-old was listed in a critical condition at...
Borewater set to flow
The region could be off water restrictions by the end of next year after investigations approved plans to pump seven billion litres a year...
City in legal threat
Andrew MathiesonCity of Greater Geelong has threatened a former employee with legal action for airing claims of workplace bullying on a community radio station.
Pam...
A life in pictures
Andrew MathiesonEast Geelong’s Rob Baard is certainly no ordinary film buff.
Most enjoy gobbling down popcorn in a cinema.
They don’t ride the roof of a...
Drivers in fear as cabs bombarded
Jessica BentonA spate of drive-by attacks and vandalism has left Geelong taxi drivers fearing for their lives, according to operators.
They have accused a group...
Labor staffer to challenge for mayor’s Kardinia seat
A Labor electorate officer will challenge Geelong’s Mayor if he stands for re-election at November’s council election.
Russell Menzies credited Bruce Harwood with doing a...
Liberals in the house with ambitions for a resurgence
Andrew MathiesonNEW Liberal party headquarters in Geelong hopes to “address an imbalance” in the strongly Labor-held region, according to its chief tenant.
Victorian Liberals opened...
Lib candidate says no push for council seats
Andrew MathiesonThe Liberals have no plans for a united push against incumbent Labor members at Geelong’s local government elections in November, according to a...
$76m biosolids plant in comprehensive tribunal win
A $76 million plant to dry sewage sludge at Black Rock has won approval at the state’s planning tribunal.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal brushed...
Top beekeper shares expertise
Australian Parliament House’s head beekeeper visits Geelong next month to present a special event on integrating bees into city spaces.
Environmental scientist, public servant and...
