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Shire’s snub of groups leads to call for ‘action’

By Cherie DonnellanSURF Coast Shire’s new chief must improve communications with residents left in the dark over various issues, according to community groups. They lashed...

Country club’s retirees call for business ‘limits’

By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS of a developing retirement village in Torquay’s west want to limit the operations of two longstanding businesses next door, according...

New port zoning surprises council

By John Van KlaverenA NEW planning zone around Port of Geelong has taken the city’s council by surprise. Council planning portfolio holder Rod Macdonald said...

Elsworthy’s finds new buying group: Store’s ‘here to stay’

By John Van KlaverenGEELONG'S long-standing Retravision store has joined a new buying group after an administration scare last week. Owner Trevor Elsworthy said the store...

Roar ambition of new Lions clubs

By Michelle HerbisonTWO NEW Lions clubs have reared their heads at Clifton Springs and Geelong’s northern suburbs. Clifton Springs branch coordinator Joan Cook said...

Council appeals for Gordon cash review: Funding’s ‘belly flop’

By Cherie DonnellanGEELONG'S council has called on State Government to review $14.6 million in funding stripped from Gordon Institute of TAFE. But a Liberal MP...

UK tourist ‘in beach assault’

By Michelle HerbisonA BRITISH tourist volunteering at Eastern Beach’s Weetbix triathlon experienced more than he signed up for when thieves assaulted him, a court...

Businesses facing wrath of retirees

By Cherie DonnellanRESIDENTS of a developing retirement village in Torquay’s west want to limit the operations of two longstanding businesses next door, according...

Players ‘trapped in funding delay’

By Michelle HerbisonFUNDING delays will keep Ocean Grove footballers and netball players trapped in the league’s “worst facilities” for at least two more years,...

Bashed man, 74, just tried to help

By Michelle HerbisonA 74-YEAR-OLD good Samaritan suffered a broken eye socket trying to stop a Corio man bashing his girlfriend, a court has heard. Geelong...

Juc park ‘turf war’ set to end

By Cherie DonnellanJAN JUC Creek Reserve will reopen this week after an asbestos scare forced its closure in late February, according to RACV. A spokesperson...

Torquay ‘top of coastal markets’

By Cherie DonnellanTORQUAY is the “best-performing coastal town” on Australia’s property market, according to a new real estate study. PRDnationwide researchers found that Torquay house...

Summer Down Under for Tabby

A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening...