Wheel opponents: City tilted process
Andrew MathiesonRESIDENTS fighting plans for a giant ferris wheel on Geelong’s waterfront yesterday accused City Hall of intervening in the submission process.
The Independent revealed...
Peninsula service skim vessel on way
Jessica BentonA transport businessman plans to include the Bellarine Peninsula in world-first trials of a futuristic passenger service between Geelong and Melbourne.
Geelong’s Barry Miller...
Cop in votes windfall
Alex de VosTorquay policeman Brian McKiterick is in the box seat for a place on Surf Coast Shire council after winning top spot on...
Under the hammer
Andrew MathiesonAUCTIONEER Neil Laws admits he was a bit of a bumbling fool.
He stuttered, he stammered and he hated public speaking.
Even though Neil knew...
Garden call over Stockland project
Jessica BentonENVIRONMENTALISTS are pushing for wetlands at Point Lonsdale to become a botanic garden if State Government rejects a controversial plan for residential development...
Residents blast bid to move in shooting club
Alex de VosResidents have slammed Surf Coast Shire’s plans to relocate Winchelsea Gun Club to a new shooting range at Buckley.
But a councillor has...
Allied candidates live outside hotly contested ward Three stooges election row
Andrew MathiesonLIBERAL party members targeting one of Geelong’s most contentious wards have accused a union organiser of running “dummy” candidates to win a council...
Projects safe despite budget blow
Alex de VosGeelong federal election promises worth hundreds of millions of dollars were safe from a $40 billion hole in Australia’s budget, an MP’s...
Local families caught up in ABC failure
Alex de VosHundreds of Geelong families faced the loss of child care services after ABC Learning went into voluntary administration administration yesterday morning.
But an...
Safety fears as Lara works stall
Andrew MathiesonA CONCERNED Lara mother fears a child will die unless authorities act one year-old promises for more school crossings on the town’s busiest...
Gun charges for Corio man
Alex de VosA Corio man whose home was the scene of a near-fatal shooting this week has appeared in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on firearm...
Residents fight wheel
Andrew MathiesonPLANS for a giant ferris wheel on Geelong’s waterfront have run foul of nearby residents despite a council survey showing overwhelming public support...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
