Growth plan hits harbour ‘hurdle’
MICHELLE HERBISONPORTARLINGTON'S harbour must be redeveloped to accommodate a mussel industry expansion of up to 700 per cent, according to an industry representative.
Mussel farmer...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Country boy at home on tour
Back in town: Troy Cassar-Daly on the streets of Geelong. Picture: ERIN PEARSONHOME is where the heart is for country music veteran Troy Cassar-Daly.
The...
JOIN THE CLUB: Serve of sport
Smashing game: Broadford’s Lorraine Keath waits to return at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club. JOHN VAN KLAVERENAFTER courting national attention as a Davis Cup host,...
Beach ‘debris’ survey
Data: CSIRO’s Dr Chris Wilcox works with Clonard student Chelsea Leissner.JOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG secondary students have formed a pilot group for a national beach...
First Green in Geelong office
Green day: Richard Di Natale settles into Geelong. JOHN VAN KLAVERENTHE federal Labor party must “sort out its leadership mess” quickly, according to...
Police blitz does number on illegal drivers
Blitz: Senior Sergeant David Magher. ERIN PEARSONPOLICE are urging drivers across the region to update registration and licence details to avoid “heavy fines”...
Ambos ‘in staff push’
MICHELLE HERBISONGEELONG “desperately” needs 11 more paramedics, according to their union.
Ambulance Employees Australia secretary Steve McGhie said he would next week begin...
Preston set to master Lara festival
Here comes the judge: MasterChef’s Matt Preston.MASTERCHEF judge Matt Preston will star at this year’s Lara Food and Wine Festival.
The flamboyant, cravat-wearing celebrity will...
Precinct cost ‘up’
ERIN PEARSONTHE cost of Torquay’s “community and civic precinct” has increased $6 million on initial estimates, according to Surf Coast Shire statements.
The shire said...
‘Pizza threat’ shocks boy, 14
ERIN PEARSONA MAN armed with a knife has robbed a boy of a slice of pizza and a soft drink in a bizarre incident...
Carbon tax hit set for power, water
MICHELLE HERBISONTHE region’s electricity and water providers are preparing to pass price hikes on to customers when Australia’s carbon tax begins on July 1....
Avalon ready to take off
Melbourne Avalon Airport and its employment precinct are set to play a pivotal role in the future development of Wyndham and Geelong. Jaidyn Kennedy...
