Levy land cost threat
Alex de VosLand prices will rise further beyond the reach of Surf Coast residents under a council plan to slug developers 10 per cent...
Residents threaten court action over resumed bid to ‘close’ The Gap
Alex de VosTorquay residents have accused Surf Coast’s foreshore manager of resuming its bid to block a floodwater drainage point in sand dunes this...
‘Ring’ of confidence
Extension of Geelong’s ring road to the Bellarine Peninsula is one of the region’s highest funding priorities, state cabinet heard this week.
Mayor John Mitchell...
Drysdale police on the road to success with high-tech new wheels
Kim WatersWatch out crooks and hoons: Drysdale police have taken delivery of a new high-tech crime-fighting tool on wheels.
Their station this week received the...
Helmut’s life in a fairytale
Andrew MathiesonINSIDE 73-year-old Helmut Mayer’s body still lies a little boy’s heart and head full of fairytales.
Helmut’s father, Peter, and mum, Elisabeth, morphed the...
Geo-objectors ‘left unheard’
Alex de VosAngry residents have scheduled a series of protests and meetings against plans to build a geothermal power plant at Gherang, west of...
Silversmiths fashioning show of style at gallery
Alex de VosLocal silversmiths will showcase a range of “important fashion accessories” at Geelong Gallery this weekend as part of the 2010 L’Oreal Melbourne...
Miller steps down as chamber’s boss Search for new blood
Andrew MathiesonThe boss of Geelong Chamber of Commerce has resigned with a call for new blood to take up the challenge of reinvigorating the...
RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse
Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...
RACV calls for tenders to build its coastal clubhouse
Alex de VosRACV has called for tenders to build Torquay’s new golf clubhouse as part of the motoring giant’s $55 million redevelopment of the...
Refugee women on road to independence in new home
Jessica BentonTWO Geelong refugees are behind the wheel after mastering a new learner-driver program.
Aluet Deng and Nybol Mach, both from Sudan in northern Africa,...
Our MP ignites national debate on PM Darren loves Julia
Alex de VosA local MP has fired national debate on who should be Prime Minister with a public backing of Julia Gillard as “in...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
