‘Standoff’ halts plant
Andrew MathiesonA PAY dispute has put on hold a $90 million water treatment plant project in northern Geelong, according to a Geelong union leader.
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‘600’ seek sex crime support
Andrew MathiesonALMOST 600 people sought help at Geelong’s peak support service for sexual assault victims in the past 12 months, according to latest figures.
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Crockett to take on Victoria’s great riding challenge while he ‘still can’
Ride on: Crockett Cooke in training for the Great Victorian Bike Ride with Skeeter. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 56981Erin PearsonWALKING, talking and breathing is a...
Libs promise noise barriers
Sounding off: Andrew Katos points out the site of the proposed barriers to residents Boris Schanjko, Guy Verrycki, Jack Goossen, Des O'Keeffe and Chris...
Hawke swoops for $45m cultural precinct promise
Hand it to Hawkey: Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, right, gives Premier John Brumby, second from right, a helping hand on the campaign trail...
Labor ‘to hold South Barwon’, says expert
Kim WatersTHE battle for South Barwon in this weekend’s state election will be an “absolute cliff hanger”, according to a Monash Universitypolitics professor.
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Major parties deny Lara snub
Erin PearsonGEELONG'S northern suburbs should look further than the pre-election campaign to see they receive a fair share of State Government funding, according to...
Coalition promises action on city centre
Centre of attention: Liberals Alastair Thomson and Matthew Guy talk up central Geelong. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 57127Erin PearsonCENTRAL Geelong could be abuzz with students,...
Highlanders in battle for a new home
Erin PearsonGEELONG Highland Gathering has vowed to find a new home after an angry meeting on Sunday over this year’s event at Fyansford, according...
Traders ‘pushed over Edgewater’
Andrew MathiesonTRADERS fearing they will be squeezed out when Geelong’s waterfront Edgewater complex goes to market are planning to fight back against their high...
Back to school
Erin PearsonSTEVE Singline put his family’s finances on the line three years ago when he returned to study at the ripe, old age of...
Jezabels on top of whirlwind
Moody: The Jezabels play in Geelong later this month and at Lorne’s Falls Festival at the end of the year.Erin PearsonFEW bands have made...
Absurd and risqué comedy
Kate Hanley Corley will compare histories of parenting while exploring her Geelong roots in her signature absurd and risqué style of comedy.
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