Police on patrol but nudist outcome ”twisted”
Jane EmerickAuthorities have twisted a workshop vote against nudism at Point Impossible in a bid to save the beach’s clothing-optional status, according to participants.
Surf...
ALP set to vote in left
Hamish HeardALP underdog Darren Cheeseman was yesterday poised to win preselection for Corangamite, according to Labor MP Gavan O’Connor.
Members of Labor’s Socialist Left faction...
Our Foxy Lady
Karen HartNANCY Romano never envisaged she’d run Fox Studios Australia when she finished her Bachelor of Commerce degree at Deakin University.
The former Sacred Heart...
Costa rules out rush to re-sign Cats coach
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG has ruled out fasttracking Mark Thompson’s signature to a new contract, with president Frank Costa insisting the coach’s word is his bond...
Developer, City reach agreement on illegal project. Harbour to stay
Alex de VosAn illegal harbour at Leopold will stay after an agreement between owner Dennis More and City of Greater Geelong.
Mr More has agreed...
Public meeting to grill Vicroads
RESIDENTS objecting to section three of the Geelong bypass project will have the opportunity to sound out Vicroads at a public meeting on Wednesday...
Elderly Ocean Grove woman flees blaze. Fire wrecks home
Alex de VosAn elderly Ocean Grove woman is homeless after a house fire early yesterday morning.
Eileen Bonner was yesterday staying with family at Marcus...
Court win on Shell
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong environmental group has forced a review of a decision to give Shell more time to clean up emissions from its Corio...
Desperately seeking passionate chemists
Hamish HeardA nationwide chemist chain is targeting Geelong pharmacists as part of its plan to go public and multiply.
Health Information Pharmacy has announced its...
Looking out for kids
Andrew MathiesonLOOKING after the wellbeing of vulnerable families might be part of Nola Ganly’s job but it has rewards beyond measure in dollars and...
Cirty dirt flow
Hamish HeardAllegations of corruption at Geelong’s City Hall have emerged after a report in last week’s Independent revealed councillors and planning officers were under...
Do not lose the course
Jane EmerickMembers who lost their fight to keep Geelong Golf Club have warned Torquay golfers against stumbling down the same path.
Ray Abikhair and Hector...
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Refinery to remain open
Geelong’s oil refinery – one of two still operational in Australia – will stay open until at least 2027 following a federal government deal...
