Katos reveals bid for seat of South Barwon
Alex de VosGeelong councillor Andrew Katos has announced he will run for Liberal preselection in the state Labor seat of South Barwon.
The prominent...
Shooters’ lake works blasted
Andrew MathiesonUNAUTHORISED construction around a Moolap lake has infuriated environmentalists.
They accuse shooters of setting up a haven to attract waterbirds in time for the...
Appeal for calm over Western Heights suicides cops probe bullying
Alex de VosPolice have warned they might be unable to lay charges if an investigation reveals cyber bullying was linked to the deaths of...
Protesters set plans as bridge workers arrive
Alex de VosWork has started on State Government’s controversial project to replace Barwon Heads Bridge despite years of community outrage.
Vicroads’ contractor McConnell Dowell took...
Creek bid resumed
Alex de VosSurf Coast Shire has put development of Torquay’s Spring Creek back on the drawing board, according to a community activist.
Grant Forbes said...
Writing off anorexia
Andrew MathiesonDOG in hand and walking shoes on, June Alexander casually strolls down a few Clifton Springs streets, stops at the Dell and gazes...
Bob observes decades of decline at a stinking home of mosquitoes
Andrew MathiesonMOSQUITO breeding grounds have replaced birds and fish at dying Lake Connewarre, according to a man who has watched the waterway change over...
Moto champ rejects Avalon
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG councillors will consider backing a new motocross track at Avalon despite a former Australian champion saying its salty soil will ruin riders’...
School site plan blessed with affordable housing
A redevelopment mixing apartments with housing for the disabled and aged is set to replace a Catholic primary school in central Geelong.
Gartland Real Estate...
1.5 billion litres in boost for storages
A 1.5 billion-litre boost to the region’s storages has followed two weeks of “steady” rain, according to Barwon Water.
Storage capacity reached 19.6 per cent...
Costa urges firms to consider hiring De Stefano
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG companies should consider hiring disgraced former Geelong mayor Frank De Stefano, according to one of the city’s leading businessmen.
Frank Costa said...
Relief finally on way for little girl in agony
Alex de VosHighton cerebral palsy sufferer Penelope Manning will “finally” go under the knife next month following an agonising five-month wait for surgery that...
From the Archives
17 years ago
May 9, 2008
State Government should set aside policy to consider building a new dam for Geelong, according to the city’s new councillor.
Liberal...
