Developers’ glee on Torquay: Deadline ‘set’
KIM WATERSDEVELOPERS have welcomed a threat of State Government “intervention” to speed up development of Torquay’s Spring Creek, according to an industry chief.
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‘Volunteers without roles’ seek community projects
Waiting for work: Bac-Links’ Stephanie Woolnough with willing volunteers Charlie Adornetto, David Dorsey, Kim Tompkins and Jo Forssman.JOHN VAN KLAVERENWILLING corporate volunteers are all...
Corio kids ‘fall through cracks’: Mothers’ plea for education
Help us: Kylie Hall, second from left, with daughter Kayla Barling, 16, and Kelly Alfrod with son Tyler, 11. JOHN VAN KLAVERENBy John...
Thug reference controversy: Farrell evades ‘first’ sack bid
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA FIRST bid to depose councillor Jan Farrell from her community safety portfolio for defending a thug who glassed a man failed...
Refugees behind ‘surge in demand’ for winter warmth
More needed: St Vincent de Paul volunteers Lorraine Cotter, Colin Kelly, Judy Allan and Cheryl Woodward with donated blankets. ERIN PEARSON AND KIM WATERSSURGING...
Club rules out action on hoon Cat’s licence
Cameron MooneyKIM WATERSGEELONG Football Club has ruled out disciplinary action against Cameron Mooney despite the dual premiership forward losing his licence for six months....
Refugees good sports at breaking down barriers
Getting their kicks: Kamal Ibrahim at the soccer workshop with 21-year-old Afghan refugee Ali Ahmadi.ERIN PEARSONHUNDREDS of refugees are breaking down social barriers in...
Girls’phone terror
KIM WATERSA CONVICTED sex creep stalked three young girls after seeing them in a Geelong newspaper, a court heard this week.
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Conroy ‘discussions’ over earlier digital for coastal towns
Sending a signal: Justin Morris and other Anglesea residents with the petition calling for an early switch to digital television. ERIN PEARSONANGLESEA and Airey’s Inlet...
Sport charge warning
ERIN PEARSONSPORTS clubs have warned they could fold after discovering a council charge scheme to begin on the Surf Coast was costing similar groups...
‘Witnesses’ stun police
ERIN PEARSONPOLICE are “astonished” witnesses failed to report a triple burglary in progress at Torquay, according to a senior Surf Coast police officer.
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Residents’ fury at Moonah massacre
Saw point: Deborah Brearley with other Point Lonsdale residents furious at the loss of the Moonah trees in the area’s playground.KIM WATERSBOROUGH of Queenscliff...
Safer waters for Queenscliff
Queenscliff community members can go swimming and boating in safer waters thanks to a new Coast Guard search and rescue vessel.
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