Ship set to sink
Jessica BentonAuthorities are set to sink a navy frigate for an international diving attraction off Point Lonsdale after settling a wrangle over the preferred...
Campers to overflow on common
Alex de VosResidents have demanded Great Ocean Road Coast Committee dump plans to turn Torquay Common into a part-time camping ground.
Surf Coast Community and...
1700 sign up to support campers
Alex de VosAbout 1700 people have signed a petition opposing Great Ocean Road Coast Committee’s plan to redevelop Torquay’s public caravan park, according...
Just for laughs
Andrew MathiesonTHE ink is still wet on aspiring comic Jonathan Schuster’s rave reviews but not on his hand.
His witty one-liners won over judges at...
Buses set for boost
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S southern suburbs will be first to benefit from a boost to bus services, according to state MP Ian Trezise.
The Member for Geelong...
Trail bike riders suspected in big heist at Modewarre
Alex de VosWinchelsea police are investigating one of the district’s biggest robberies.
Police believe a team of trail-bike riders might be responsible for the “organised”...
MP, opponent stoush over local connections
Alex de VosA political stoush has erupted between Labor Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman and his new Liberal opponent days after she won pre-selection...
Ring road clears up our worst bottleneck
Alex de VosGeelong’s ring road has unclogged the city’s peak-hour bottleneck on Latrobe Terrace, according to Vicroads.
Project manager Tony Hedley said anecdotal evidence...
Campaign aims for jobs to Belong in Geelong
Jessica BentonA new campaign plans to drum up business and outside interest in Geelong through marketing and social networking on the internet.
Belong in Geelong...
Minister told: Quit over trains
Jessica BentonVictoria’s Transport Minister should quit after 33 consecutive months of late Geelong trains, according to the opposition.
Shadow public transport minister Terry Mulder said...
Backlash over gay kids’ night
Alex de VosChurch leaders and family groups have slammed a ratepayer-funded gay youth night in Geelong.
City of Greater Geelong is set to host the...
Walking safely to school
Fyans Park Primary School students are helping spread the word on the benefits of walking to school this National Walk Safely to School Day....
