20 years ago
October 6, 2000
Surf Coast parents fear bullying is “out of control” at Torquay Primary School.
They have accused the school of being soft on bullies and have written to Education Minister Mary Delahunty to intervene.
15 years ago
October 7, 2005
Police have banned underworld criminals from Geelong racetracks.
The bans apply to Geelong Race Course and Corio’s Beckley Park.
10 years ago
October 8, 2010
Lara will host one of Australia’s largest music festivals next year, according to organisers.
One Great Night On Earth publicity manager Laura Rega expected up to 100,000 patrons to attend, raising about $14 million for charity
5 years ago
October 9, 2015
Heart attack and car accident victims face some of the state’s longest or shortest waits for ambulances depending on where they live in the Geelong region, according to new figures.
Ambulance Victoria’s annual report said people suffering code-one emergencies in Golden Plains Shire endured the slowest response times.
