Council’s dob squad
Andrew MathiesonA shortage of police foot patrols has forced City Hall to take the law into its own hands, according to a senior officer.
Central...
100 sign to stop work on bridges
Jessica BentonAbout 100 people have vowed to stop workers replacing Barwon Heads Bridge, according to Ocean Grove Community Association’s president.
Michael Harbour said the objectors...
Rondor bid approved
Jessica BentonCity Hall has approved a controversial housing caravan park redevelopment at Barwon Heads.
City of Greater Geelong’s planning committee voted six to one in...
Port residents open up their homes to Celtic festival’s performers
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON residents will open their homes to billet National Celtic Festival performers this weekend.
More than 250 international and national performers will roll into...
Torquay Broady-side
Alex de VosA Melbourne mayor has slammed the president of Surf Coast Shire Community and Ratepayers Association for “disgusting” comments about Broadmeadows residents.
Hume City...
Trees get chop in camp work
Alex de VosAngry campers have slammed Surf Coast’s foreshore management for chopping down trees as part of a Torquay Caravan Park upgrade.
Great Ocean Road...
Hot Irish act set to star at Celtic Festival
Alex de VosIreland’s hottest new musical sensation will headline this year’s National Celtic Festival at Portarlington this weekend.
Fresh from a New Zealand tour, Grada’s...
Stitches in time
Andrew MathiesonBRUSHING her hair each morning is an ordeal for Rosa Brame as she struggles to lift her left hand above her head.
The left...
Start of fluoride low-key
Jessica BentonFluoridation is set for a low-key debut in the region, according to State Government.
A spokesperson for Health Minister Daniel Andrews said the Government...
Eastern Beach named friendliest in Victoria
Geelong’s Eastern Beach is the “friendliest” in Victoria, according to a statewide campaign for keeping outdoor spaces neat and tidy.
The Victorian branch of Keep...
Greenies slam for fire break project
Jessica BentonEnvironmentalists have attacked a project carving fire breaks up to 40 metres wide around towns on the Great Great Ocean Road.
Geelong Environment Council...
Flu: stop squealing normal virus worse
Alex de VosDoctors have advised residents that normal influenza is often worse than swine flu as the virus begins breaking out in the Geelong...