Labor bitten on bill for fluoridation vote
Peter FaragoSTATE Government’s decision to block a vote on a private member’s bill to allow referendums on fluoridation is a setback for Victoria’s parliamentary...
$749,000 for Torquay Ramp plan breaks
Alex de VosA $936,500 plan to replace Torquay’s boat ramp would not make the facility safe because it doesn’t include a breakwater, according to...
Elderly call on City to stop it in St Leonards
Andrew MathiesonELDERLY St Leonards residents fear walking to local bus stops is endangering their safety.
St Leonards Progress Association has complained to Geelong’s council that...
Lonsdale lakes bid
Jessica BentonLOCAL environment groups have asked Environment Minister Peter Garrett to axe the controversial Stockland development at Lonsdale Lakes.
Geelong Environment Council and Point Lonsdale...
Lawyers urge young victims: this year… ‘Sue over bullies’
Alex de VosBullying victims should consider legal action, according to a high-profile Geelong law firm.
A Slater and Gordon spokesperson said the firm would be...
Cop this: we’re not gonna take it any more!
Alex de VosA group of frustrated high school bullying victims has threatened to turn to police this year.
Oberon High School student Braden McKay and...
Labor’s vows ‘to escape’ Rudd cuts
Andrew MathiesonLabor’s pre-election promises to the Geelong region will escape plans to slash federal spending, Geelong’s new MPs in Canberra said yesterday.
But Labor’s Richard...
‘Thief’ fleeced me in church, says granny
Andrew MathiesonAN 84-year-old pensioner has alleged theft of two rings and a bracelet from her handbag at Geelong’s biggest church.
Mary Cameron said she was...
Rippleside permit to expire, developer seeks extension $67m project under cloud
Jessica BentonA proposed $67 million bayside development at Rippleside is under a cloud with its planning permit set to expire before work starts.
Developer Jim...
Torquay statue to mark ocean road’s start
Alex de VosA statue will officially mark the start of the Great Ocean Road at Torquay.
Surf Coast Shire tourism coordinator Simon Loone said the...
Turning to Dusty
Andrew MathiesonIT’S a familiar path Wally Harkness has walked for more than 15 years.
With a knock on the door, a charming smile and a...
The fast track to redemption
Peter FaragoIT’S the start of another year and Geelong Football Club’s grand final hero has become the villain again, falling foul of the boys...
Coldies in the sunshine
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Johnstone Park on a warm and sunny Saturday for the Geelong Beer Festival.
