Tag: News
Search for missing man ends in tragedy
An Aireys Inlet man who went missing on Thursday has been found dead, according to police.
“The body of a 59-year-old man was located on...
New Geelong COVID-19 as Daniel’s Donuts worker tests positive
Geelong has recorded a new COVID-19 case as Victoria again posted the largest daily increase for an Australian state since the pandemic began.
The increase...
Junior footy is back
Bell Park Dragons’ under-10 and under-12 girls are getting super excited for their inaugural game this weekend.
The club is fielding the combined girlS' football...
$280m tourism blackhole
At least $280 million in tourism revenue has been lost in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Victoria.
In just four...
Crackdown on illegal dumping
Illegal dumping has increased significantly across Geelong with council investigating a security camera crackdown on litterers.
Recent hotspots for illegal dumping include Point Henry and...
My Geelong
Jane Govan was volunteering at Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) when in April a cancer diagnosis forced her to take a break.
The animal-loving...
Appeal for light tanker
Lara CFA has launched a fundraiser for a new ultra-light tanker amid an increasing fire risk for the town, according to brigade captain Roger...
Walk into 20th Century
Overseas destinations might be off limits during COVID-19, but now Geelong locals can tour their own city with an all-new guide book.
“Be a...
Beanies drive hits new heights
A Geelong diabetes foundation is on target to double last year’s inaugural wooly-headed effort of selling 1500 beanies, in time for National Diabetes Week...
Out and about
Independent photographer Rebecca Hosking met locals enjoying the mid-winter sunshine at Ocean Grove main beach during school holidays.
From the archives
20 years ago
July 14, 2000
People building homes in the Geelong region now have to hire archaeological consultants to check for Aboriginal cultural sites. Geelong...
Police search for missing Aireys Inlet man
The disappearance of an Aireys Inlet man after he went shopping yesterday has prompted police to appeal for public help to find him.
Gregory Lee,...