Councillor gives up day job in Labor MP’s office
Andrew MathiesonSAVING ratepayers $50,000 in by-election costs has left an embattled Geelong councillor out of pocket at least as much.
Cr Cameron Granger was forced...
Ratepayers subsidising coast
Ratepayers are subsidising a State Government committee managing Surf Coast Shire’s foreshore.
Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee announced this week the shire would provide GORCC...
Rowers plead for track-style rescue
Jessica BentonAn iconic Geelong sports clubs has pleaded to councillors for help to save its crumbling home after watching them throw money at a...
Roller brawl
Andrew MathiesonFLUORO dyed hair, skull earrings and tights, enough body piercing to blow a fuse in a metal detector ...the veteran Geelong roller derby...
Lorne grab
Jessica BentonCOMMUNITY groups have told Surf Coast’s foreshore managers to dump plans for commercial development on Crown land at Lorne.
Geelong Environment Council president Joan...
Art of adaptation on show at gallery
Andrew MathiesonIN the art world of polite applause and kiss on both cheeks, Pam Farey lets her mouth do all the talking – and...
ABC seeks new frequency after Pulse rebuff
Jessica BentonAUstralian Broadcasting Corporation is looking for another frequency to begin broadcasting in Geelong after losing its bid to take over community station Pulse...
Call for new entry as visitors bypass the north
Jessica BentonA bird’s eye view of Geelong’s picturesque bay could greet visitors at a new main entry to the city, according to a councillor.
Stretch...
Basic instinct for overseas junkets
Jessica BentonA former council veteran has called for a return to “basics” as Geelong’s mayor prepares for another overseas trip.
Ian Stacey, who served on...
College closes ranks over deb paedophile controversy
Andrew MathiesonA PRESTIGIOUS Geelong private school has closed ranks against a furore over a convicted child paedophile attending a recent debutante ball.
A spokesperson...
Coast GP to lead Australian doctors’ fight aganist war
Jessica BentonA SURF COAST doctor is leading a call to abolish warfare around the world.
Long-serving Torquay GP Bill Williams was elected president of Australian...
Weather scuttles bid to sink ship
Jessica BentonA forecast of rough weather has scuttled plans to sink a warship off Barwon Heads this weekend.
Tourism Victoria said on its website that...
Geelong water boost
Greater Geelong’s drinking water capacity has been boosted after a major upgrade to the Melbourne to Geelong Pipeline was completed.
Minister for Water Gayle Tierney...
