20 years ago
April 20, 2000
Geelong litterbugs will be the first targets of a State Government litter blitz.
The Government will urge residents to dob in litterbugs, including smokers who face $100 on-the-spot fines for dropping burning cigarette butts on the ground.
15 years ago
April 22, 2005
Geelong Saleyards’ committee has accepted a deal to save the historic facility.
But the compromise plan to go before council next week will cost the saleyards a $5 million upgrade.
10 years ago
April 23, 2010
The economic fallout from Iceland’s volcanic eruption has reached as far as Geelong, according to the region’s tourism boss.
Geelong Otway Tourism executive director Roger Grant called on local operators to waive “no-show” charges on intending tourists and visitors stuck in airports overseas.
5 years ago
April 24, 2015
Australia’s first Victoria Cross winner deserves two more, according to the family of Albert Jacka.
But the Winchelsea-district hero was a victim of “injustice” for standing up to World War I superiors, his family told the Independent this week.
