‘Burglar’ images
Police have released a series of security camera images showing a man wanted for questioning over a Newcomb burglary.
Police, who believed the man could “assist” with investigations into the burglary of a home on 27 January, said anyone able to identify him should phone Crime Stoppers and quote reference number 190036315.
Roads boost
A history of “terrible accidents” has prompted a $6 million federal investment in fixing a “notorious intersection” south of Winchelsea on Cape Otway Rd, MP Sarah Henderson has announced.
She revealed the initiative yesterday before unveiling a further $5 million in funding to upgrade the “poor condition” of Murradoc Rd between Drysdale and St Leonards.
Traffic shake-up
Speed-limit cuts, infrastructure upgrades and truck restrictions have emerged as “priorities” for Lara in a study of the town’s traffic, according to City hall.
Council’s this week released a draft plan for traffic changes with the aim of making it easier to “walk, cycle and drive” around Lara, said ward councillor Kylie Grzybek.
Norlane hold-up
Police are hunting a man who produced a firearm to rob two female store attendants at a business in Norlane.
The unknown man, aged between 20 and 30, fled on foot with cash after holding up the Anakie Rd premises around 9pm on 16 March, police alleged.
Limeburner’s memorial
Authorities want artists to submit designs for a permanent memorial near Limeburner’s Point to the victims of fatal road accidents in Victoria.
TAC and Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood announced the tribute this week, revealing a $100,000 budget for an artwork encouraging “peaceful contemplation”.
Club investigated
Life Saving Victoria has confirmed an independent investigation into “member issues” at Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club.
Life Saving Victoria said the investigation was part of a member complaint process, with the state body working with the Torquay club and its members “in a supportive role”.
Greenhouse investment
Geelong’s council will have spent nearly $800,000 on solar systems after installing its eighth next month as part of a Zero Carbon Buildings Program, according to City Hall.
A council spokesperson said the cost of each unit would be “typically covered” in five to six years, with the eight systems’ 1877 panels saving 753 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
