The gloss on girls
Andrew MathiesonNOBODY can accuse one Barwon Heads mother of scant involvement in her children’s lives.
Concerns over her growing nine-year-old daughter idolising images of waif-like...
Six up for the rich
Peter FaragoTHE FUTURE make-up of City of Greater Geelong ward system is under review and public consultation closes next week.
At stake is the future...
Hotel bid revealed: Build us an ‘icon’
Alex de VosDevelopers plan to build an “iconic” hotel adjacent to the start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay.
The plan for a three-storey...
State ‘horror storeys’
Jessica BentonHIGH-RISE development could ruin the Bellarine Peninsula, a state MP has warned.
Liberal planning spokesperson Matthew Guy said State Government’s proposed new residential zones...
Farewell to Angels
Alex de VosModewarre train smash survivor 10-year-old Nicholas Angel put on a brave face as he entered St Mary’s Basilica in Geelong yesterday to...
Package targets elderly Cats to chase ‘grey’ support
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Football Club plans to offer a membership package to invalid supporters without supplying seats at Cats games.
The “Grey Cats” package offers a...
Union militant’s uni visit ends up in court
Jessica BentonA militant unionist faces court over alleged unlawful industrial action at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.
Australian Building and Construction Commission has filed court...
Otway ‘users’ facing new state restrictions
Hamish HeardSTATE Government has unveiled plans to slap tighter restrictions on anglers, dog owners, trail bike riders and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in the Otways.
Member for...
Modewarre disaster Appeal to help the family
Alex de VosThe employer of Modewarre train smash survivor Tony Angel will establish an appeal to raise money for his surviving family members.
Statewide Fire...
Blood vow on ‘fast’ fluoride
Peter FaragoThe Geelong region will drink fluoride before the end of June next year after State Government fast-tracked plans to fluoridate the water supply.
But...
Footy crisis: ‘Out of umpires’
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S football umpire boss fears that “unqualified” supporters will be forced to officiate junior games and put players’ safety in jeopardy this season.
Umpire...
VFF weighs in on threat to gun club
Alex de VosVictoria’s leading farmer has urged State Government to dump its plan to kick Winchelsea Gun Club off its land.
Victorian Farmers Federation president...
Moolap wetlands consultation open
The Victorian government has opened public consultation on the future of the Moolap wetlands and former saltworks.
Part of the Geelong City Deal, the Moolap...
