16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural environment and residential development opportunities in the area.
Property owners, whose properties back onto Lake Connewarre have complained about the state of the lake for years. The residents say the lake has gradually deteriorated, having a major effect on the birdlife attracted to the area and the natural environment.
12 years ago
July 12, 2013
Geelong’s most troubled CBD development – Harding Park – appears set for completion after almost 15 years of controversy.
Plans have been lodged for a seven-storey apartment complex on the final section of a former Crown land site bequeathed to the public but sold for a song in a controversial tender process.
7 years ago
July 13, 2018
A “frightening” helicopter crash at Lethbridge yesterday ended in a “very lucky” escape for two men now recovering in hospital.
Emergency services rushed to the crash site about 10am before dousing the smashed helicopter in foam to prevent it from catching on fire.
2 years ago
July 7, 2023
Geelong recorded the highest employment growth of all large Australian regional cities in 2022, according to new data released this week.
An extra 12,100 jobs were created in Greater Geelong throughout 2022, taking the total number of jobs to 135,562 at a growth rate of 9.8 per cent – more than double the state average (3.8 per cent) and triple the national figure (3.2 per cent).
