Alcoa to sack 98, says union leader
Alex de VosAlcoa plans to sack 98 staff at its Point Henry and Anglesea plants, according to Australian Workers Union.
Organiser Gavin Penn said the...
Costa backs woman’s Libs pre-selection bid
Andrew MathiesonLEADING Geelong business figures Frank Costa and Jim Cousins have backed former ABC journalist Sarah Henderson for Liberal party pre-selection in the federal...
Demand for heat cuts homes’ gas on coldest night
Jessica BentonHouseholds were left without heating on the coldest night of the year so far after soaring demand cut gas supply to parts of...
Good times trips attacked
Jessica BentonA GEELONG councillor has called for an independent panel of ratepayers to decide whether councillors should travel overseas after accusing his colleagues of...
Council’s dob squad
Andrew MathiesonA shortage of police foot patrols has forced City Hall to take the law into its own hands, according to a senior officer.
Central...
100 sign to stop work on bridges
Jessica BentonAbout 100 people have vowed to stop workers replacing Barwon Heads Bridge, according to Ocean Grove Community Association’s president.
Michael Harbour said the objectors...
Rondor bid approved
Jessica BentonCity Hall has approved a controversial housing caravan park redevelopment at Barwon Heads.
City of Greater Geelong’s planning committee voted six to one in...
Port residents open up their homes to Celtic festival’s performers
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON residents will open their homes to billet National Celtic Festival performers this weekend.
More than 250 international and national performers will roll into...
Torquay Broady-side
Alex de VosA Melbourne mayor has slammed the president of Surf Coast Shire Community and Ratepayers Association for “disgusting” comments about Broadmeadows residents.
Hume City...
Trees get chop in camp work
Alex de VosAngry campers have slammed Surf Coast’s foreshore management for chopping down trees as part of a Torquay Caravan Park upgrade.
Great Ocean Road...
Hot Irish act set to star at Celtic Festival
Alex de VosIreland’s hottest new musical sensation will headline this year’s National Celtic Festival at Portarlington this weekend.
Fresh from a New Zealand tour, Grada’s...
Stitches in time
Andrew MathiesonBRUSHING her hair each morning is an ordeal for Rosa Brame as she struggles to lift her left hand above her head.
The left...
Supporting all colours of the rainbow
Surf Coast Shire is showing its rainbow support ahead of an annual day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination while celebrating advancements in equality.
The pride...
