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Family unveils Daniel reward

MICHELLE HERBISONTHE FAMILY of a missing Geelong man has announced a $50,000 reward for anyone who helps find him. Daniel O’Keeffe has been missing since...

Heritage concerns over ‘bulky’ Queenscliff bid

MICHELLE HERBISONA PROPOSED residential and retail development would damage the heritage values of Queens-cliff’s Hesse St, according to objectors. Borough of Queenscliffe’s council will vote...

Thieves walk with fundraiser’s livelihood

JOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG'S “long walk” charity fundraiser has become the latest victim of heartless thieves who stole the tools of his trade. John Olsen, who...

‘Tool time’ for thieves targeting local tradies

Raided: John Olsen with his emptied tool chest. ERIN PEARSONA SPATE of tool thefts across the region is a warning for tradesmen to mark...

‘Get permits’, track ordered

JOHN VAN KLAVERENEXTENSIVE building and track works at McAdam Park motorcycle complex were illegally developed without planning permits, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has...

Garbage collectors: Costs to rise

JOHN VAN KLAVERENA COUNCIL plan to close Corio’s tip will increase costs for garbage collectors, according to waste management companies. Council will also lose one...

Game against Beckham an ‘honour’ for Surf Coast soccer star Leijer

ERIN PEARSONHE may spend his leisure time rubbing shoulders with soccer superstar David Beckham but Melbourne Victory captain Adrian Leijer still calls himself a...

Bore damage ‘fears’

ERIN PEARSONA LAND Care group has called on Barwon Water to stop tapping an Anglesea borefield. Land and Water Resources in the Otway Catchments vice-president...

New course teaches migrants ways of beaches

MICHELLE HERBISONHASAN Algawasmeh had never heard of a rip before he completed a water safety education day at Queenscliff. The Jordanian is one of...

Drysdale group: Put us on the tracks

MICHELLE HERBISONDRYSDALE should become the hub of the Bellarine Peninsula with a rail link to Geelong, according to a community group. Drysdale Clifton Springs...

FINALLY FRIDAY: oastal carols all about kids

In the spirit: Maisie, 5, looks forward to this weekend’s Christmas carols on Torquay’s foreshore. ERIN PEARSONCUTE kids, carols and all things Christmas...

FINALLY FRIDAY: club on course to put cinema back in great outdoors

In the picture: Mathew Loughnane looks forward to the outdoor cinema night. ERIN PEARSONPICTURES and picnic rugs will combine for a family evening...

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Restoring Murtnaghurt Lagoon to its former glory

A wetland near Connewarre has received much-needed care and weeding to help preserve it for the future. Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) teamed up...