Fear road could become pseudo link for bypass
Andrew MathiesonA GEELONG councillor has urged federal and state governments to fund the final link in Geelong’s bypass project to prevent a traffic surge...
Outsiders deny dummy target tag
Andrew MathiesonCANDIDATES accused of running on a “dummy” council election ticket for a rival candidate have hit back at the claim.
Buckley ward candidates Fiona...
CFA urges household clean-ups as worst fire season ever begins
Alex de VosThe worst fire season on record is threatening life and property around Geelong and the Surf Coast, according to Country Fire Authority.
CFA...
Brazen thief swipes big TV
Alex de VosA brazen thief has walked out of a Geelong store with a 107-centimetre television as Victoria Police run a statewide campaign targeting...
Asbestos victim defies doctors ahead of service
Andrew MathiesonFOR every breath Les Newman exhales, Christmas seems a long way away for the asbestos sufferer.
But unwrapping presents under the tree and cutting...
Dive operators praise $9m rescue package
Alex de VosA $9.2 million rescue package was “fantastic news” for the region’s struggling diving businesses, operators said yesterday.
State Government announced the funding to...
Authority warns river users of numerous snake reports
Deadly snakes were on the move around the Barwon River in Geelong, authorities warned yesterday.
Corangamite Catchment Man-agement Authority said “numerous calls” had reported snakes...
Wheel opponents: City tilted process
Andrew MathiesonRESIDENTS fighting plans for a giant ferris wheel on Geelong’s waterfront yesterday accused City Hall of intervening in the submission process.
The Independent revealed...
Peninsula service skim vessel on way
Jessica BentonA transport businessman plans to include the Bellarine Peninsula in world-first trials of a futuristic passenger service between Geelong and Melbourne.
Geelong’s Barry Miller...
Cop in votes windfall
Alex de VosTorquay policeman Brian McKiterick is in the box seat for a place on Surf Coast Shire council after winning top spot on...
Under the hammer
Andrew MathiesonAUCTIONEER Neil Laws admits he was a bit of a bumbling fool.
He stuttered, he stammered and he hated public speaking.
Even though Neil knew...
Garden call over Stockland project
Jessica BentonENVIRONMENTALISTS are pushing for wetlands at Point Lonsdale to become a botanic garden if State Government rejects a controversial plan for residential development...
Compliments of the season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Carols by Candlelight Geelong returns to Johnstone Park next Monday.
The carols are now in their...
