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Street ‘fatal mistake’

Kim WatersCLOSURE of a Point Lonsdale street could be a fatal mistake in summer, fire authorities have warned. Queenscliff fire brigade captain David...

Ocean Grove men homeless as council ‘rejects’ suggestions for shed

Kim WatersA STRUGGLING men’s program is battling council for a permanent home at Ocean Grove, according to members. Men’s Shed Ocean Grove organiser Ernie...

BABBA still living in the ‘70s

Erin PearsonMANY cover bands take music lovers back to the catchy music and stellar costumes of the ’70s, leaving younger audiences to imagine what...

Greens lash weir project

Kim WatersPLANS to build a weir will leave an Otways creek as little more than a “trickle”, according to a Greens MP. State Upper House...

LOCAL LEGENDS – Bitter the action

Andrew MathiesonMATES stand back licking their lips while watching him at work. But a measured Dan Cunningham takes a sober approach to brewing the perfect...

Rezoning push in battle for golf site

John Van KlaverenTHREE councillors will seek an investigation into rezoning 22 hectares at North Geelong north for a nine-hole golf course, a public meeting...

New chief plans a brighter future

John Van KlavernLAND use and economic development are priorities for the new boss of the region’s strategic planning body. And Elaine Carbines said G21 would...

Expenses kept ‘quiet’ at City

Kim WatersGEELONG councillors are claiming “unreported” expenses, a council meeting heard this week. Councillor Jan Farrell also accused unnamed colleagues of keeping their hidden expenses...

Expenses kept ‘quiet’ at City

Kim WatersGEELONG councillors are claiming “unreported” expenses, a council meeting heard this week. Councillor Jan Farrell also accused unnamed colleagues of keeping their hidden expenses...

Residents ‘duped’ on Grovedale link route

Kim WatersANGRY Grovedale residents fear authorities deliberately kept them in the dark on plans for a six-lane bypass link next to their homes, councillors...

Business support attracts children’s protectors to city

John Van KlaverenA SPONTANEOUS groundswell of support has established a Geelong chapter of an organisation fighting child sexual assault. Bravehearts set up shop in the...

Skimmers scam bank customers

Erin PearsonCOMMONWEALTH bank customers have lost thousands of dollars after “skimming thieves” targeted a Newcomb ATM. Bank spokeswoman Nichole Ismay said the thieves had targeted...

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Friends of the Bluff celebrates 30 years

Friends of the Bluff (FoB) is celebrating 30 years of environmental management and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.  FoB is an environmental group that...