Heads residents push boundaries in mechanic bid
Kim WatersBarwon Heads residents are urging authorities to break town boundaries in an attempt to keep their last mechanic.
The reversal of opinion on...
Students fear loss of voice on VC selection
Alex de VosStudents have demanded a say in choosing Deakin’s next top boss, fearing executives are trying to turn the university into a “corporate...
Big serve for tennis change
Andrew MathiesonA DEVELOPER’S new plans to build a tennis complex on the site of the former Geelong Golf Club is all about “maximising profit”,...
Thumbs up for taste test before restaurant on pier
Kim WatersDiners have enjoyed a taste test of seafood delights set to grace thousands of plates at an Australia-first restaurant on Queenscliff Pier during...
Soccer ex-international seeks next Maradona here
Andrew MathiesonA former star of European club soccer hopes a cutting-edge clinic program will unearth Geelong’s next round-ball superstar.
Vata Garcia, who was a hero...
State behind removal of farm’s buffer zone
Andrew MathiesonCouncillors have accused State Government of leaving them in the dark when it removed a traditional buffer zone between a chicken farm and...
Burns ‘go on’ despite escape
Alex de VosAuthorities have announced further controlled burning around the Geelong region this week despite “erratic fire behaviour” wiping out 39 hectares of bushland...
Cookbook prize at Lara festival
Patrons of this month’s Lara Food and Wine Festival can win a copy of celebrity chef Gabriel Gate’s new cookbook.
Simply SMS the word ‘Lara’...
History-making medallist Jessica set for hero’s return mission accomplished
Kim WatersGeelong’s Jessica Gallagher will return to a hero’s welcome next week after her medal win in Canada’s Winter Paralympics.
The 24-year-old made history...
Traders worried business could bypass their shops
Kim WatersDrysdale traders fear “under-researched” calls for a bypass would lead to devastation of the town’s economy if successful, according to hardware salesman Chris...
Bypass on the agenda
Kim WatersRIVAL State election candidates have agreed to push for a Drysdale bypass following calls last week to make fixing the Bellarine Peninsula’s worst...
Site’s set on creek
Alex de VosA developer has unveiled a new website touting controversial plans to carve up Torquay’s Spring Creek for thousands of new residents.
The Amex...
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...
