Nature ‘to blame for loss of beach’
Kim WatersNature rather than dredging is responsible for the disappearance of a Portarlington beach, according to a Victorian environmental watchdog.
The Office of the Environmental...
Food queue rising with Corio jobless
Andrew MathiesonRISING unemployment in Geelong’s northern suburbs is placing a strain on vital services, according to welfare agencies.
Corio’s jobless rate has reached 10.2 per...
Tiger ‘powers overseas plan’
Andrew MathiesonA SECOND airline operating out of Avalon Airport will give the biggest push yet to plans for an international terminal, according to A...
Andersons keep it all in the family at Star Search
Lara’s Rob Anderson and sons Levi and Cody have been around music since they were kids, although a generation apart.
Rob was playing clarinet at...
Cautious backing for revived paths project
Kim WatersPlans for a walking and pedestrian paths through dunes at 13th Beach have won cautious backing from environmental and surfing groups.
Barwon Coast Committee...
$7m sale sprays cloud over Day on the Green’s future
Kim WatersThe future of popular music festival Day on the Green is in doubt following the sale of the annual event’s host farm on...
Concession call as pensioners brace for water hike
Kim WatersLocal pensioners fear a water rates hike of around 10 per cent will tip their finances over the edge.
Looming price hikes around...
Williams death leads to jail security probe
Alex de VosLara’s Barwon Prison is under investigation over the death of gangland killer Carl Williams, authorities have revealed.
Deputy Commissioner of Prisons Rod Wise...
Buyers sniff eateries
Alex de VosTwo of Geelong’s iconic restaurants are attracting “strong interest” from buyers after the financial collapse of their owner, according to administrators.
A spokesperson...
Independent, Star Trader offer free classies deal
Advertising in the Independent’s classified pages now earns customers free ads in an exciting new publication appearing at selected newsagents from this Friday.
Star Trader...
Dad, son to get kicks in Korean bid
Alex de VosAn unstoppable Corio father and son duo is gearing up to take on the rest of the world at a prestigious World...
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...
