Girl’s death sparked upgrades, court told Rail tragedy inquest
Hamish HeardThe death of a teenage girl in a collision with a train at North Shore led to safety upgrades at 22 stations across...
Extension nod for $67m project
Jessica BentonGeelong’s council has granted a permit extension for a $67 million development at Rippleside after the project’s initial three-year approval lapsed last month.
Councillor...
Storages plunge as rain dries up
Hamish HeardThe region’s storages have plunged below 30 per cent capacity less than a week before Barwon Water’s board decides whether to ease or...
Call to resume bid for track along 13th
Jessica BentonLifesavers have reignited the push for a controversial walking track along 13th Beach to improve road safety.
Spokesperson Greg Brown said 13th Beach Life...
Council attacks cuts to programs for kids
Hamish HeardA BLAME game has erupted after Geelong’s council slammed State Government over the withdrawal of funding for programs tackling childhood obesity in the...
Group in deal on solar households
Alex de VosA local environmental group has launched a campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with savings for households.
Geelong Sustainability Group’s Julia Brangwyn said...
Heatwave ringing holiday fire alarm
Alex de VosAn “unusual” spate of hot weather has sparked fears of a major bushfire in the Geelong region.
Country Fire Authority’s John Mealia said...
Ousted ALP member urges PM to clean up
Jessica BentonAn ALP member suspended for two years for campaigning against the party’s Corio candidate has responded with a letter urging Prime Minister Kevin...
Hooked on fishing
Alex de VosVin Rigby has had a few run-ins with sharks during his 64 years working as a professional fisherman at St Leonards.
Fortunately, none...
Burger brings on a McFeast reminiscing Now that’s the way I like it
Peter FaragoTAKE away food is going back to its halcyon days.
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has restored one of its best hamburgers to its menu –...
Tip retail shakeup
Jessica BentonCommercial developments at St Leonards and Indented Head are set to shake up the retail industry on the tip of the Bellarine Peninsula,...
One-eyed courage Seb defies injury to compete at Bells
Alex de VosAirey’s Inlet surfer Seb Hanson-Boyd will overcome the loss of sight in one eye after a surfing accident four months ago to...
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...
