Geelong
Forget the Melbourne CBD, e-scooters are charging ahead in the regions
Love ’em or hate ’em, e-scooters are a hit in regional Victoria – but not every community is on board.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Latest
Push for Melbourne all-girls school to go co-ed as enrolments continue to dwindle
Mentone, Canterbury, Melbourne, Pascoe Vale and Matthew Flinders girls’ colleges have all declined in enrolments since 2018.
- by Alex Crowe
Review
Tulip
‘I’m still marvelling’: The Geelong restaurant dish our critic can’t stop thinking about
Eleven-year-old Tulip looks casual, even unremarkable. But passionate new owners are helping it blossom.
- by Besha Rodell
This Australian group revolutionised theatre. Now the world has noticed
This regional Australian theatre has received one of the world’s biggest arts prizes. This is what makes them so remarkable.
- by Steve Dow
How much it costs to live in the top Victorian tree-change towns for wellbeing
The wellbeing factor of regional suburbs has been measured on indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income. But it comes at a price.
- by Jemimah Clegg
‘I don’t know why we’re afraid’: The plan to revive Geelong’s CBD
Geelong is growing fast, but its retail heart is struggling. Is it time to embrace the high life?
- by Benjamin Preiss
‘My little buddy’s gone’: Toddler drowns after following puppy to neighbour’s property
The family of Luka Huddle, 2, who drowned in a dam on a property near Geelong, have spoken of their anguish.
- by Alex Crowe
They changed attitudes around the world. Now Back to Back tackles the 9 to 5
Next month in Venice, the 37-year-old theatre troupe will pick up its latest international gong. But first comes a new play about workplace dynamics.
- by John Bailey
Take a Giza at this: Hotel that serves drinks with a sphinx is on the market
The famous North Geelong hotel with a grand – and fake – sphinx could be yours, but it will cost you a pharaoh bit.
- by Carolyn Webb
Updated
Vale
‘Our hearts are broken’: Former Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton found dead
The 44-year-old is reported to have suffered a medical episode while walking his dog.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
Victorian councils
Budget shenanigans, infighting and bullying claims: Monitors called back to Geelong council
The state government has again been forced to oversee Geelong council as a new report highlighted financial problems, warring councillors and claims of harassment.
- by Cara Waters
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