Shock bridge ruling trashes democracy
Jessica Benton“Stunned” objectors have warned of industrial action after State Government announced it would push ahead with its two-bridge plan for Barwon Heads despite...
Rain on planes fails to dampen airshow success
Andrew MathiesonAVALON airshow officials have lauded crowd figures for this year’s event as “an outstanding result” despite a nine per cent downturn on 2007.
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ETS threatens Aloca
Andrew MathiesonAlcoa has revealed its 1100 Geelong jobs could be at risk if the Federal Government introduces its proposed carbon emissions trading scheme, according...
Court fight puts Target on hold
Jessica BentonA Victorian Supreme Court battle is holding up plans to build a Target store at Ocean Grove.
Target Australia and Dzine Construction Group are...
An Aboriginal heritage comes back to life in art
Jessica BentonOcean Grove’s Helen Brotherington will tell the stories of her Aboriginal heritage with an exhibition this month.
Ms Brotherington’s exhibition will feature an array...
Creek battle set to expand north
Alex de VosA lobby group has pledged to expand its fight against development beyond Spring Creek after Surf Coast Shire revealed additional residential areas...
Cup almost runs over for Surf Coast’s soccer upstarts
Andrew MathiesonSOCCER on the Surf Coast is ready to burst at the seams, according to club coach Lindsay Falzon.
He issued the warning after Torquay’s...
Stepping out to help
Andrew MathiesonTHE best mate spent a year trying to talk him out of the walk.
Another, a former Brownlow Medallist, said plans to backpack heavy...
Time to fix jam – again
Andrew MathiesonResearch forecasting traffic to almost double between Geelong and Melbourne in the next 20 years has prompted Victoria’s peak motorists’ body to call...
Program aims to put refugees on the road
Jessica BentonA NEW community program will put refugees behind the wheel in Geelong.
Multicultural services provider Diversitat’s Skills to Empower will focus on the driving...
Red tape delays trials of sea-skimming ferry vessel
Jessica BentonRED tape is holding up trials of a “sea skimmer” vessel to ferry commuters between Geelong and Melbourne, according to a the proponent.
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Myki delays send warning
Jessica BentonGEELONG bus users have warned State Government to improve its new $1.3 billion myki ticketing system before rolling it out across the Victoria.
Commuters...
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