Geelong's property prices on the rise as Waurn Ponds peaks
Michelle Winckle said top-end sales in Waurn Ponds had boosted its property growth. Picture: Alison WyndGEELONG’S property market has outpaced Melbourne’s in latest median house price growth figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.And the institute has tipped priced-out homebuyers fleeing a growing affordability problem in the state’s capital have helped push rises in the tens of thousands of dollars in some suburbs.Wider Geelong’s median house price rose 2.4 per cent to $430,000 in t..>> view originalGeelong cycling star shines in Cadel Evans race
Cadel Evans Men's Race winners. Leigh Howard (IAM/AUS) who came in second place, winner Peter Kennaugh (SKY/GBR) and third place getter Niccolo Bonifazio (TFS/ITA). Pic: Cormac HanrahanGEELONG cycling star Leigh Howard believes yesterday’s stunning second place finish in the 174km Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race could be the defining moment of his road racing career.Howard, a triple-world track champion who spent four seasons riding with Orica-GreenEDGE, went into the event in top form with hi..>> view originalFitness blogger Mel Turnley on a mission
Geelong personal trainer Mel Turnley. Picture: Nathan DyerFITNESS blogger Mel Turnley used to struggle to run 100 metres.Now she has more than 10,000 followers of her online fitspo account and is a fulltime personal trainer in Geelong, encouraging others to get active.“I’ve been called the smiling assassin,” she says.“That might give you an idea of my training style.”Mel describes her Instagram page, called Blogfit, as a motivational mood board.It is a collection of inspirational images, quotes,..>> view originalBullying probe to grill individual councillors
City of Greater Geelong councillors will be grilled individually as the commission into its workplace culture continues.GEELONG councillors will be individually grilled by the independent commissioners this week, in the inquiry into City Hall’s workplace culture.Eleven of the 13 councillors faced the three commissioners last Friday, who have been sent in to investigate the council’s operations in the wake of multiple bullying allegations.Several councillors have confirmed they will face the comm..>> view originalMayor's mercy dash to grieving fiancee
Mayor Darryn Lyons with fiancee Elissa Friday. Picture: Alison WyndGEELONG mayor Darryn Lyons has rushed to be by his grieving fiancee’s side after her mother died at the weekend.Elissa Friday’s mother, Theresa Friday, passed away peacefully in the UK after a long battle with cancer.Geelong council spokesman David Jarwood confirmed Ms Friday died in the early hours of Saturday morning (Australian time).Due to a personal loss I’ll be taking some time off. Back in Geelong in a few weeks.— Geelong ..>> view originalLittle tech heads love library's new code club
Geelong Library is holding 'coding' sessions for children such as Daniel Profaca, 9. Picture: Mitch Bear.KEEN kids were eager to create their own video games, animations and websites at a new club launched at the Geelong Library on Friday.The new Code Club encourages children aged nine to 11 to get involved and learn the basics of coding to create a variety of computer projects.The program is part of an international Code Club network and was organised by the library in partnership with the city..>> view originalCats' third deficit could hit $500k
Geelong Cats CEO Brian Cook talks about the loss at the recent AGM. Picture: NIGEL HALLETTGEELONG has embarked on a cost-cutting mission but still expects to post another significant financial loss this season — its third deficit in as many years.The Cats have forecast a $500,000 financial loss, mainly due to more than $1 million in lost gaming and seating revenues from the stage-four redevelopment.The club will also reluctantly hand over almost $400,000 to the AFL’s equalisation fund, a system..>> view originalSlow going does the trick
Jake Reed was used only in bursts. Picture: Stephen HarmanGEELONG’S slow bowlers put the clamps on Fitzroy Doncaster’s prolific batsmen as the Cats put themselves in contention for a gutsy upset win. The Cats will resume at 2-32 next Saturday after methodically restricting the Victorian Premier Cricket ladder-leaders to 213 off 74 overs.Geelong coach Andre Borovec admits next week’s opening session will define the contest after the Cats’ stronghold was loosened when Josh McDonald (6) and captain..>> view originalGeelong - Did You See...
Avoid The Rush (right) breaks more than just his maiden (Image: Slickpix) Trainer Rachel Samsonenko prepare her first winner in the second race on the program? The Geelong-based horsewoman achieved the feat when five-year-old mare Avoid The Rush recorded a narrow victory in the $23,000 One Life Financial Plate (1530m) under the guidance of jockey Steven King. Samsonenko, who had previously trained 29 starters for five minor placegetters and saddled her first runner in December 2012, sai..>> view originalCharity money stolen in cafe burglary
Broken glass after King of the Castle cafe was broken into at the weekend. Pic: facebook.com/kingofthecastlecafe.THE best of Geelong’s generosity has shown through after a callous crime in Geelong West.King of the Castle was hit by burglars on Saturday, with thieves causing substantial damage to the popular Pakington St cafe.“Thieves ransacked the place, completely ripped everything out of the shelves, the gelato display, they were looking for money everywhere,’’ owner Robbie Lecchino said.“Last..>> view original
Sunday, January 31, 2016
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