Ratepayers launch coast takeover bid spend on works, not wages, says letter to state...
Alex de VosSurf Coast ratepayers have ordered a complete takeover of the region’s coastal manager amid concerns of “bureaucracy building” and “unnecessary” spending.
In letter...
Disabled have a ball on a starry Friday night in city
John Van KlaverenThe dream of becoming a debutante became a reality for a group of people with disabilities at a presentation ball last week.
The...
‘You have to be prepared to give people a go’ Tigers in his tank
John Van KlaverenLiving in the lee of the Geelong cement works has never been a concern for Bill Caldow.
The 30-year “cementies” veteran enjoyed being...
Line on track to public path
Kim WatersA disused rail line snaking through Geelong to Fyansford should become a path for pedestrians and cyclists, according to a Geelong councillor.
Eddy Kontelj...
Trail cross fears
Kim WatersA series of near-misses has sparked calls for a pedestrian crossing on the Bellarine Rail Trail at Drysdale, according to residents.
Residents and horse...
Stages of sale set to create home theatres in Geelong
Alex de VosLocal theatre buffs will be able to get their hands on pieces of stage memorabilia when Geelong’s Courthouse Art Centre sells its...
Residents in push ‘to take control of coast’
Alex de VosSurf Coast ratepayers have ordered a complete takeover of the region’s coastal manager amid concerns of “bureaucracy building” and “unnecessary” spending.
In letter...
‘It’s going to be better but it’s going to take time’ Schools restructure defended
Alex de VosSchool council representatives have defended a plan to restructure several Corio and Norlane schools against concerns the transition process will cause “angst”...
Woolies plan for golf site opposed
Kim WatersGeelong councillors have opposed plans for a Woolworths hardware concept store at North Geelong.
They voted to tell an advisory committee to state...
MP Neville faces new calls to quit ministry
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville has again come under renewed pressure to resign as she fights two scathing reports of her department’s failings.
An Ombudsman’s report...
200 local artists contribute to ‘rare’ show of artistry
More than 200 Geelong region artists and craftspeople are represented in a rare exhibition at the city’s National Wool Museum.
Titled Christmas Creations for Mr...
Lunch basher walks
Alex de VosA 28-year-old father who repeatedly bashed a Torquay milkbar operator for serving him soggy salad rolls and cold pastries has avoided jail...
Launching the leaders of tomorrow
The community celebrated the latest crop of clever and creative participants in the Girls as Leaders in STEM (GALS) program this week.
Held at Deakin...
