Point Lonsdale local tells her story I am woman

Andrew MathiesonGETTING the word out about her story is never a problem for a Point Lonsdale publicity whiz. But for Kate Engler, this time it’s...

Guard protects Will’s last kidney Cat hero inspires footy kid

Andrew MathiesonA CHANCE discussion from his football hero has inspired a promising Leopold junior born with one kidney to keep playing despite facing increasing...

Oh, baby, take a look at your trophy again now

Alex de VosWhen Torquay’s Eileen Igoe sold her 75-year-old trophy at a garage sale, she never thought it would be back on her shelves...

Juc bid to VCAT Pokies appeal

Alex de VosA controversial plan to install 30 gaming machines at Jan Juc’s Beach Hotel is headed for Victoria’s planning tribunal. The owners have ...

Residents slam 5.5% rates hike

Kim WatersA proposed 5.5 per cent rates hike has angered Borough of Queenscliff ratepayers. The hike prompted them to demand that council pegs rates...

MP call fences in Grove footballers

Kim WatersFunding for a “desperately needed” new sport venue at Ocean Grove is in doubt, sparking a blame game over responsibility for the stalled...

Still livin’ in the ’70s

Greg WaneA chance meeting in the surf at Urquhart’s Bluff during Easter, 2008, led Volkswagen fanatic Dee Gray to buy a run-down old VW...

Animal attraction

Andrew MathiesonLITTLE River’s Rosalind McFadyen snaps her fingers and Milo – one of her two Labradors – edges towards a teenager’s wheelchair, sits down...

Talented trio vie for place in Star Search grand final

Hayley Driden, Lilli Campbell and Olivia Brooks-Meagher set their sights high this week when they auditioned for Powercor Star Search. The year 11 Christian College...

‘Worst house’ in City battle

Andrew MathiesonA rat-infested vacant house allegedly used for drug dealing is at the centre of a council battle for control of dilapidated properties around...

Greens ‘back’ bid for hot rock plant

Alex de VosThe Greens have backed plans to create Victoria’s first renewable geothermal energy hub at Gherang, according to a party MP. Greens MP Greg...

State budget – what’s in it for us Brumby Labor ‘rolls out the pork...

Alex de VosCash for a bypass link to Surf Coast Highway and land for a new hospital at Armstrong Creek have spearheaded a $170...

All smiles in the surf

It was smiles on dials at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday 1 March as the Disabled Surfers Association gave all-abilities people the chance...

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