Farming families revved up over threat of track
Andrew MathiesonA BARRABOOL family fears six generations of farming the land will be lost if dirt-bike riders win their bid to save neighbouring McAdam...
Feds hear claims of protest violence
Jessica BentonFEDERAL Police could investigate an allegedly violent protest against a wind farm forum in Colac, according to MP Darren Cheeseman.
The federal member for...
Tests prove bypass noise limit broken
Jessica BentonGeelong residents are taking action to prove noise from the city’s bypass is “unbearable” for neighbouring households.
Wandana Heights’ Hans Van Dorssen said his...
Traders call for retail space halt
Andrew MathiesonAN OUTSPOKEN High Street trader has backed calls for a freeze on further retail development, saying shopping centres are killing Belmont’s iconic shopping...
Golf project thwarted
Jessica BentonGEELONG councillors have halted controversial development plans at 13th Beach Golf Resort.
The councillors voted this week to recommend rezoning land east of Lings...
Our Emma in trance
Alex de VosLocal musician Emma Hewitt has risen up the music industry ladder like a bullet.
From humble beginnings in Geelong nightclubs to live shows...
Jocelyn makes history
Andrew MathiesonLISTENING to stories about Ned Kelly’s bushranger days, Jocelyn Grant couldn’t imagine being anywhere other than dark corners of museums to immortalise the...
Big firms win water plant jobs
Jessica BentonA CONSORTIUM of international companies has won a $90 million contract to build a new water treatment plant in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
John Holland,...
Backpackers earn board in suburban garden
Andrew MathiesonA DISABLED woman is the mastermind behind a water-efficient garden giving backpackers the chance of a bed for getting their hands dirty.
The North...
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...
Police investigate fatal house fire in Ocean Grove
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal house fire in Ocean Grove.
Emergency services were called to a property on The Aveune about 12.30am.
A...
