Wrangle on plant despite tender call
Jessica BentonBARWON Water and Shell are wrangling over their share of a $60 million bill to build Geelong’s northern sewage farm despite authorities calling...
Amphitheatre plan for harbour’s stingray feeding
Jessica BentonA 180-seat amphitheatre could make stingrays a new tourist attraction at Queenscliff.
Charter boat operators Jan and Andrew Malouf hope to have the seating...
Holdens dominate in hoon impoundments
Andrew MathiesonHolden drivers are the biggest hoons in the region, according to police statistics.
Holdens account for almost half the cars seized in the city...
Tallest building approved City on a high
A bid to build Geelong’s tallest building has won planning approval.
City of Greater Geelong has issued a permit for The Quay Consortium to build...
Tascas charge: Murder suspect in court
Alex de VosA Whittington man appeared in the Geelong Magistrates Court yesterday accused of murdering 30-year-old Trevor Tascas
Homicide detectives arrested Lawrence Butler, 30, on...
Commuter woes boost ferry bid
Jessica BentonRising fuel prices and crowded trains have lifted hopes for a Portarlington ferry, according to a group investigating a commuter service to Melbourne.
Bellarine...
Tavern proponent promises Lygon Street in Torquay
Alex de VosA nightclub owner has hit back at residents who claim his proposed Bell Street tavern will increase public drunkenness in “boozy” Torquay.
Ripe...
Motel man slams dodgy planning
Alex de VosA Geelong lawyer has demanded a shake up of Surf Coast Shire’s planning processes after losing his second bid to build a...
Toy library on borrowed time
Alex de VosGeelong’s volunteer shortage could force one of the city’s free toy libraries to close its doors, according to the operator.
Geelong West Toy...
Rising prices lead to volunteer crisis
Alex de VosUnderprivileged children and the disabled are missing out on services across the region as rising living costs force volunteers to quit their...
Tavern proponent Lygon Street in Torquay
Alex de VosA nightclub owner has hit back at residents who claim his proposed Bell Street tavern will increase public drunkenness in “boozy” Torquay.
Ripe...
Road, rail woe boosts 1000-seat Port ferry
Jessica BentonRising fuel prices and crowded trains have lifted hopes for a Portarlington ferry, according to a group investigating a commuter service to Melbourne.
Bellarine...
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...
