Bomb scare
Bomb squad specialists have exploded two “suspicious devices” found in a car at Norlane, according to police.
Investigators charged a 42-year-old Norlane man with explosives and drugs charges after intercepting him and discovering the devices at the corner of Rose Ave and Camellia Cres on Tuesday morning, police said.
Springs rising
Clifton Springs is leading the region in price rises as Victoria’s housing market begins “gradually gaining momentum”, according to the figures of the state’s peak industry body.
Clifton Springs recorded a 5.4 per cent increase in the past quarter as statewide sales averaged a rise of .9 per cent, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reported this week.
Bottlo stabbing
Police are hunting three men who allegedly stabbed a bottleshop attendant’s car tyre at Norlane.
The men entered the Alkira Ave store around 8.20pm on 14 September before puncturing the tyre outside and leaving in a silver Volkswagen, police said.
Storages down
Local water storages have fallen to 70 per cent capacity despite 33mm of rain in seven days, according to official measurements.
Barwon Water reported a .2 per cent fall in overall storage levels on Wednesday after weekly consumption of 568 million litres.
Wheel milestone
A Geelong manufacturer has achieved a “significant milestone” after securing a European company’s forthcoming SUV model as a customer for carbon wheels.
Waurn Ponds-based Carbon Revolution announced the deal this week but said it was unable to reveal the identity of the “global” company until the vehicle’s release.
Pair wanted
Police have released images of a woman wanted on charges including threats to kill and a man with a separate arrest warrant for weapons offences.
Police identified Kristy Dunn, 38, and Neville Fielding, 44, this week among a number of alleged offenders wanted in Geelong on various charges ranging from thefts to contravening court orders.
