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200 jobs still available at TAC nears completion

Jessica BentonABOUT 200 jobs are still up for grabs as the Transport Accident Commission prepares to move into its new Geelong office building, according...

More parents ‘ignore speed rule at schools’

Alex de VosGeelong motorists were increasingly thumbing their noses at special speed limits outside schools despite intense media campaigns warning them to slow down,...

Early Ling return earns top doc nod

Andrew MathiesonLEADING sports doctor Dr Peter Larkins yesterday backed the attempt of Geelong’s Cameron Ling to return to AFL football next week from a...

Dispute ‘holding up’ supply of 1500 blocks

Jessica BentonDisputes with land owners have put the brakes on release of 1500 housing allotments at Clifton Springs’ Jetty Road, according to a ward...

Aquifer plan ‘wastesful’ MP in attack on water boss

A federal MP has attacked the boss of Barwon Water for revealing his authority could use a new groundwater supply to remove watering restrictions....

Sea change goes reverse in region

Andrew MathiesonSurf Coast residents are moving to Geelong in a reversal of the sea change phenomenon, according to new government statistics. But the Department...

Bridge over its troubled waters as centre complete

Westfield unveiled the final stage of its $200 million shopping centre redevelopment in central Geelong yesterday. Shoppers rushed to the centre to inspect new tenants...

More beach for Dell

Jessica BentonCLIFTON SPRINGS’ Dell Beach will come back to life in a project to restore the popular strip of foreshore, according to authorities. State Government’s...

Hot trade for winter

Alex de VosTorquay traders have reported a busy winter despite domestic belt-tightening as rising living costs bite into household budgets. Torquay Commerce and Tourism Association’s...

Water Minister brushes off Coalition call: We’ll stick with pipe

Water Minister Tim Holding has poured a bucket over a Coalition call to shelve plans for connecting Geelong to “expensive” desalinated water from Melbourne. Mr...

Seeking tales of Inverleigh

Andrew MathiesonINVERLEIGH, like any other country town, has a few stories to tell. One of them involves a Scottish immigrant family, the McCallums, who were...

Huge job worries in trade plan

Alex de VosGeelong faces “huge” job losses under a proposed carbon emissions trading scheme, the city’s chamber of commerce has warned. Geelong Chamber of Commerce...

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...

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