Parking woes grow
Peter FaragoWORKERS parking in streets around Geelong Hospital are fuming after City of Greater Geelong recently rolled out its revised car parking strategy.
The strategy...
Buy local: it is a smart move
Peter FaragoA CAMPAIGN to encourage residents to keep their shopping dollars in the city is a great way to support Geelong businesses.
The buylocal campaign...
Councillors try to douse anger. Entry backlash
Hamish HeardCouncillors yesterday sought to douse anger among northern suburbs residents about plans to direct tourists to Geelong’s Ballarat Road entrance.
The Independent last week...
Hard Cats on road to great test says coach
Andrew MathiesonMARK Thompson is convinced Geelong’s worst is behind it on the eve of a testing three weeks including dual road trips to Adelaide.
The...
ALP ”stacks exodus”
Hamish HeardFeuding factions in local ALP branches clashed yesterday over allegations branch stacking and intimidation were driving longterm members away from the party.
The clash...
Cold water for pool
Jane EmerickCatholic eduction bureaucrats have poured cold water on plans for a pool at Drysdale.
Developers have offered to pay for a pool at St...
In Brief
Bypass slam
Five local councils have joined forces to demand the State Government tear up its controversial plans for the third stage of Geelong’s bypass.
The...
Desalination get on with it
Peter FaragoBUSINESS is leading the debate on desalination in Geelong while politicians argue about whether the public should talk about it.
Last week Labor MPs...
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By Tyronne Osbornethis is another test story
Shire site in health plans
Hamish HeardTorquay is set for a new medical centre after Surf Coast Shire moves to new offices, according to Member for South Barwon Michael...
Looking out for kids
Andrew MathiesonLOOKING after the wellbeing of vulnerable families might be part of Nola Ganly’s job but it has rewards beyond measure in dollars and...
Kinder food program defends snacks rules
Hamish HeardOrganisers of a controversial new healthy eating program in local kindergartens have hit back at claims some children could go hungry under the...
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...
