Climate on the agenda Bali trip for Geelong MP
A Geelong MP has rubbed shoulders with world science and political leaders at an international climate change conference in Bali.
State Member for South Barwon...
‘Port’ talk swinging to Avalon
Alex de VosState Government is investigating an “inland port” for Avalon.
A spokesperson for Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas confirmed Avalon was among sites...
Keeping the peace
Andrew MathiesonNOBLE knights upholding the law during medieval times is a tale Joan Scott often likes to tell.
She’s quick to explain how they were...
Climate of cost
Peter FaragoCITY of Greater Geelong plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent on 2006 levels in the next three years.
Councillors...
‘Lifestyle’ comments shock community body Public homes backed
Alex de VosResidents support plans for Torquay public housing despite claims the “lifestyle” of its tenants would clash with neighbours, according to a community...
Payout for votes to Gavan O’Connor $22,000 for losing
Alex de VosFORMER member for Corio Gavan O’Connor has received a $22,000 taxpayer handshake despite losing last year’s federal election.
Mr O’Connor had already received...
Sailing journey helps trio change tack
Andrew MathiesonTHEY left as unassuming land dwellers but returned as accomplished sailors.
Former refugees Duol Yang and Gambella Gatkuoth, from Sudan, and Longdy Pich, from...
Depressed increase as hotline calls jump
Alex de VosA LOCAL crisis hotline to help Geelong residents cope with depression has taken almost 1000 more calls in six months than in...
Ambos warn on city heat
Jessica BentonRURAL Ambulance Victoria have urged people to keep out of the heat as the mercury in the region breaks 40 degrees again this...
Leading the way to reconciliation
Andrew MathiesonHISTORY could argue that escaped convict William Buckley might have, albeit unwittingly, started the reconciliation process before its time in Australia.
Spending all but...
Ablett’s outstanding decision for his future
Peter FaragoNATHAN Ablett has made a brave decision to stand out of the AFL indefinitely – but the right one.
The younger of two talented...
$5 million park plan Cabin fever
Alex de VosTORQUAY campers have slammed a planned $5 million upgrade to Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park.
Great Ocean Road Coast Committee released a master plan...
Coldies in the sunshine
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Johnstone Park on a warm and sunny Saturday for the Geelong Beer Festival.
