Saturday is shaping as one of the most thrilling of the local footy season so far. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the weekend. With the local footy season in now swing, every week presents more exciting storylines to keep an eye on. Here are the key things to look out for this … [Read more…]
The biggest sellers in Geelong real estate are among regional Victoria’s top agents, including a northern suburbs dynamo selling more than 150 homes in a year. SEE THE LIST Barry Plant Geelong’s Chari Emirzade chalked up 155 sales in 12 months, the highest sales volume in regional Victoria and the second highest seller in the … [Read more…]
Real estate expert John McGrath is sick of hearing about one of the biggest myths in the industry, so he’s determined to set the record straight. Market conditions have further improved in May following five consecutive months of price growth. Actually, the opposite is usually true, and that’s especially the case this year. Let me … [Read more…]
They are the former NRL players who have given years of hard work to the game, and now they’re giving back to the next generation. Find out which former stars are coaching the kids in the NRL Schoolboys Cup. Their wisdom. The NRL National Schoolboys Cup might be home to some of the game’s most … [Read more…]
Stefi Kerby is the powerhouse behind Celia Loves. She tells how she manages to juggle running a successful business, study and raising money for charity with being a mum to three young girls. It is no surprise the brand has become a household name due to its vibrant scents and colourful packaging, but it is … [Read more…]
After relocating from Melbourne, Matt and Gen Jones have opened the doors to a new Clifton Springs cafe, much to the delight of the locals But the ocean isn’t the only thing the town has going for it. A small suburban shopping strip in Centaurus Ave is on the radar of local foodies. The street … [Read more…]
Vaping isn’t the only bad habit teenagers are turning to, with a three-fold increase in the rate of cigarette smoking. Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper says the organisation’s “biggest concern” is seeing smoking levels rise again due to the prevalent use of non-prescribed vapes. Mr Harper said those who use e-cigarettes are three times … [Read more…]
Police have arrested two people suspected of a burglary at the company’s global headquarters in North Geelong. Victoria Police spokeswoman Jody Clayton said police believed the teens forced open glass sliding doors at the rear of the office about 5am on Wednesday. “Police were called to the business premises in Shepherd Court, in North Geelong … [Read more…]
A man who had 11 opportunities at corrections has appeared in court for selling a mountain bike which had been stolen. Aaron Couch, 30, of Norlane pleaded guilty in the Geelong Magistrates Court to handling stolen goods. Police prosecutions said a burglary took place at an address on December 29, 2022 and Jan 8, 2023 … [Read more…]
A former Belmont High School principal wants some of the millions to be spent on the Rippleside playground redevelopment redirected to libraries so opening hours aren’t slashed. But council said the Rippleside project was a priority and needed to be delivered due to funding agreements with other levels of government. Due to a claimed $762,000 … [Read more…]