Battling Turnbull backs candidate
Embattled Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has backed his star recruit to reclaim the seat of Corangamite at the next federal election.
Mr Turnbull said he...
Towns surveyed on ferry support
Jessica BentonA company is quizzing Bellarine Peninsula commuters about whether they would support a ferry service to Melbourne.
Bellarine Ferry Group and Parks Victoria have...
Epic journey to fight malaria Flying Pastor centre stage
Alex de VosGliding across Australia’s red centre in the name of charity is a mission Torquay’s flying pastor has gladly accepted.
Next month Rob Lithgow...
City challenge on CfG membership
Andrew MathiesonA COMMUNITY activist is attempting to take legal action against City Hall over allegations of a conflict of interest in its membership of...
Truck crash blocks traffic at Geelong bypass
Jessica BentonA B-DOUBLE truck caused traffic havoc when it tipped over near the entrance to Geelong’s bypass at Highton on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed...
Brakes, barriers targets of petition
Jessica BentonMORE residents have joined the fight to sound-proof homes from Geelong’s bypass.
Residents from Fyansford to Waurn Ponds have signed a petition urging Roads...
10,000 left waiting for dental treatment
Alex de VosAlmost 10,000 patients piled onto a waiting list for dental help in the Barwon South-West region last year, according to new figures....
From Winch to Afghanistan, ex-Joeys boy flying high
A pilot from Winchelsea is helping Aussie soldiers battle the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Squadron Leader Travis Walters is flying an air force C-17 delivering equipment...
Council bows to riders
Jessica BentonFINDING a permanent home for the region’s dirt-bike riders is a step closer after Geelong councillors voted this week to throw ratepayers’ money...
Group slams McAdam plan
Andrew MathiesonFARMERS and property owners have banded together in a last-ditch bid to stop further development of a Barrabool motorcycle track.
Barrabool Rural Protection...
I want to fight bikies
Alex de VosA witness has told how he attended the Breakwater headquarters of the Bandidos bikie gang on the day of Ross Brand’s murder...
Tigers bite chicken on footy split
Alex de VosTorquay Football Club has slammed a former Big Brother contestant’s bid to start his own junior team on the Surf Coast.
Officials have...
Summer Down Under for Tabby
A young English cricketer has embarked on an exciting journey to Anglesea this summer and the season began in fine style in the opening...
