Fluoride activists target MP to promote city ‘mass rally’
Anti-fluoridation activists protested outside the Belmont office of MP Michael Crutchfield yesterday to promote a mass rally later this month.
The activists carried their “Barwon...
Police ‘working days off’ to cover shortfall
Jessica BentonSTAFF shortages in Geelong are forcing officers to work days off and draining resources from the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, according to...
State, Barwon Health hit back on lists Ted’s figures ‘fudged’
Jessica BentonSTATE Government and Barwon Health have accused the opposition of fudging waiting list figures for Geelong Hospital.
A spokesperson for Health Minister Daniel Andrews...
Mayor praised for ‘separating disruptive councillors’
Alex de VosSurf Coast’s mayor has separated two councillors after “constant disruptive behaviour” at council meetings, according to colleagues.
Councillor Ron Humphrey “applauded” Mayor Dean...
A league of his own
Andrew MathiesonSIX-year-old Connor Fopiani’s pathway to football stardom promises to be easier than that of his father.
The Highton boy learns most of his...
Push for developers to secure ‘entitlements’ Summit boosts water pressure
Developers would have to secure water entitlements before building new residential estates under a proposal from a Geelong version of this month’s 2020 Summit...
Summit of jargon
Peter FaragoDELEGATES to Geelong’s 2020 Summit have sent a massive list of ideas to Canberra ahead of the Labor Government’s own Australia 2020 Summit.
But...
Bike lane bid falls
Alex de VosTorquay cyclists have slammed Vicroads for rejecting an application to build a bike path on a busy road.
Torquay Life Activities Club’s Klaus...
Wind to 110km/h batters region during ‘rare’ storm
Alex de VosWind reaching 110km/h left a trail of havoc across the region on Wednesday.
Geelong State Emergency Service and Country Fire Authority reported hundreds...
Top candidate talking rubbish in by-election
Alex de VosSix candidates will battle for a place on Geelong’s council at a by-election next month.
Highton mother and Liberal party member Trish McClure...
Airport coup dependent on terminal approval London calling in Avalon bid
Andrew MathiesonAvalon Airport is on the cusp of hosting flights to London, according to a Malaysian budget airline.
AirAsia X Australian operations general manager Darren...
Ratepayers ‘set to fork out 30% pay increases’
Alex de VosA 30 per cent pay rise is set for Geelong and Surf Coast councillors, according to the head of Victoria’s municipal association.
The...
Vera brightens up Torquay with sunflowers
Vera Tosevski has been growing flowers for most of her life and holds the title of sunflower queen. As the Surf Coast Celebration of...
