‘Promise of presence’ saves Fort Queenscliff
KIM WATERSA defence department promise to maintain an “equal or greater” presence has secured the future of Fort Queenscliff, according to a council spokesperson.
The...
City seeks $30m after budget flop
JOHN VAN KLAVERENGeelong will seek $30 million from a $100 million national fund for two priority projects after they missed out on funding in...
‘Astronomical’ jump in council tip charges
Rising costs: Ocean Grove’s Simon McLean disposes of rubbish at Drysdale’s tip.JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
An “astronomical” increase in tip fees has accompanied a 4.9 per...
‘Mourning mum’ in stolen caravan
KIM WATERSA Jan Juc woman spent a night in a stolen caravan while coming to terms with the murder of her son, a court...
Truck crash kills Whittington teen
ERIN PEARSONA WHITTINGTON teenager has died in a horrific collision with a logging truck, according to Geelong police.
Leading Senior Constable Glenn Stephens said the...
City’s mayor ‘alarm’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENAn “independent referendum” should determine whether residents vote for Geelong’s next mayor, councillors have told Victoria’s Local Government Minister.
The councillors also told...
Rescuers cut injured three from car crash wreckage
KIM WATERSRescuers had to cut three injured people from a wrecked car at Marcus Hill on Wednesday, according to Victoria Police.
A police spokesperson said...
Home-ground advantage for wedding vows
Perfect match: Aaron and Tammi Butters on their wedding day at Skilled Stadium. ERIN PEARSONTAMMI Moxon became Mrs Butters in front of more than...
Drug dealer, 62, used profits on ‘gambling’
KIM WATERS
A 62-year-old man who trafficked more than $500 of cannabis a week was trying pay off $20,000 in gambling debts, a court heard...
Increase more than double forecast inflation – again: Rates, charges hiked
ERIN PEARSON
Surf Coast rates will rise at more than double the rate of inflation in the next financial year, according to council’s 2011/2012 budget.
Rates...
Kenyans on a long road back to ocean road for marathon crown
On the road again: Kenyans David Mutua and James Kariuki compete in last year’s marathon. ERIN PEARSON
KENYA’S top long-distance runners will return to the...
‘Endangered grass’ halts St Leonards Men’s Shed: Stranded in a kitchen
Grassed: Group spokesman Ken Alexander, left, and facilitator Maria Menheere with other frustrated Men’s Shed members. KIM WATERS
An endangered grass is keeping St Leonards...
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Try your hand with a ball and mallet
Belmont Croquet Club will open its courts up to the public to come and try the sport to celebrate World Croquet Day.
The free event will...
