Shire ”slug” anger
Hamish HeardA secret plan to slug Torquay and Jan Juc homeowners with higher rates to pay for a new shire precinct has angered residents.
The...
If the shoe fits…
Andrew MathiesonINSIDE a modest, sometimes musty and unlit backroom on Ryrie Street is where shoe repairer Ken Plank feels most comfortable.
The Sweeney’s store has...
Golf club bid set for courts
Jane EmerickTorquay Golf Club could end up in court over plans for an RACV takeover.
Members opposing the plan are considering a legal challenge on...
Wind project ”fanning fury”
Jane EmerickFourteen wind turbines up to 100 metres high are set for Winchelsea’s rural skyline.
But Victoria Landscape Guardians has slammed the proposed wind farm,...
Lama greeted with few MPs
Hamish HeardGeelong councillors have braved political fallout and rough weather to greet the Dalai Lama while most of the region’s parliamentarians gave the exiled...
Commonwealth to Bracks on next bypass stage
The Commonwealth will reject Premier Steve Bracks’s funding plea on the fourth stage of Geelong’s bypass, a Liberal party source told the Independent yesterday.
The...
On the bite
By Geelong Story UpdatesThe past week: Salmon at Queenscliff, snapper in Corio Bay up to 6kg and along the coast, redfin at Lake Purrumbete...
Leopold push for boats in harbour: ‘Open it up again’
Alex de VosLeopold residents want an illegal boat harbour reopened to Corio Bay, a community group has told council.
Leopold and District Community Association wants...
Markets off to Pako
Karen HartGEELONG West could soon be home to controversial Mill Markets after its owner lost a long-running legal battle with Geelong’s council.
Ian Ballis said...
Dell cracking up
Andrew MathiesonCRACKS up to 10metres deep have ripped into a former road to Clifton Spring’s The Dell, dashing hopes of resuming car access to...
Dogfights on river Signs to go after clashes
Alex de VosCity Hall will pull down “misleading” signs in a riverside recreation area amid rising reports of angry clashes between users confused about...
RSPCA charges loom: Horse probe
BY HAMISH HEARDA local vet accused of starving horses at her Lara property faces possible animal cruelty charges following an RSPCA investigation.
Horse breeder and...
Community calendar
Arts and craft markets
Arts and crafts stalls from local creatives and artisans. Saturday December 7 at Belmont Library 9.30am-2pm; Geelong Library & Heritage Centre...
