Early Ling return earns top doc nod
Andrew MathiesonLEADING sports doctor Dr Peter Larkins yesterday backed the attempt of Geelong’s Cameron Ling to return to AFL football next week from a...
Dispute ‘holding up’ supply of 1500 blocks
Jessica BentonDisputes with land owners have put the brakes on release of 1500 housing allotments at Clifton Springs’ Jetty Road, according to a ward...
Aquifer plan ‘wastesful’ MP in attack on water boss
A federal MP has attacked the boss of Barwon Water for revealing his authority could use a new groundwater supply to remove watering restrictions....
Sea change goes reverse in region
Andrew MathiesonSurf Coast residents are moving to Geelong in a reversal of the sea change phenomenon, according to new government statistics.
But the Department...
Bridge over its troubled waters as centre complete
Westfield unveiled the final stage of its $200 million shopping centre redevelopment in central Geelong yesterday.
Shoppers rushed to the centre to inspect new tenants...
More beach for Dell
Jessica BentonCLIFTON SPRINGS’ Dell Beach will come back to life in a project to restore the popular strip of foreshore, according to authorities.
State Government’s...
Hot trade for winter
Alex de VosTorquay traders have reported a busy winter despite domestic belt-tightening as rising living costs bite into household budgets.
Torquay Commerce and Tourism Association’s...
Water Minister brushes off Coalition call: We’ll stick with pipe
Water Minister Tim Holding has poured a bucket over a Coalition call to shelve plans for connecting Geelong to “expensive” desalinated water from Melbourne.
Mr...
Seeking tales of Inverleigh
Andrew MathiesonINVERLEIGH, like any other country town, has a few stories to tell.
One of them involves a Scottish immigrant family, the McCallums, who were...
Huge job worries in trade plan
Alex de VosGeelong faces “huge” job losses under a proposed carbon emissions trading scheme, the city’s chamber of commerce has warned.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce...
Clydesdales to get heavy in free event at showgrounds
Andrew MathiesonTHE familiar clip clop of the Clydesdale is back in vogue.
No longer do they pull carts full of milk bottles or plough endless...
Heritage body told: scrap new plan for bridge
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S council told Heritage Victoria to scrap Vicroads’ latest plan for a new Barwon Heads Bridge.
Councillors voted this week to send a submission...
Environmental efforts awarded
Geoffrey McFarlane spends time giving back to his environment and helping with conservation projects.
The Armstrong Creek man was acknowledged with a Medal of...
