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14 years ago - May 21, 2010

14 years ago

May 21, 2010

Plans to shut a Corio school this year are causing unexpected “angst” and “stress” among parents and students, according to Geelong councillor.

State Government has revealed plans to close Flinders Peak Secondary School in about six months then Norlane High and Corio South Primary School in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

10 years ago

May 23, 2014

The linchpin of Geelong’s economic future, Avalon Airport, is under a cloud as broken rail-link promises strike its international ambitions.

With 800 Qantas maintenance jobs gone, Jetstar flights to Brisbane halted and Geelong patronage down from 60 to 20 per cent of total passenger traffic, the airport is battling to fulfill its potential as regional transport hub.

6 years ago

May 25, 2018

About 140 real estate agents in Geelong couldbe at risk of losing commissions after a property dispute exposed a flaw in a commonly-used sales form.

The Court of Appeal last month ruled that Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) exclusive sales authority contract form was non compliant with legislation.

2 years ago

May 27, 2022

Nearly 150 hectares of farmland at Curlewis could be rezoned for residential development.

The proposed planning scheme amendment, which is made up of 20 individual titles, will go on public display for feedback with consultants acting for several of the landowners lodging applications for rezoning.