Schools, parks closed as fire threatens area
Jessica BentonTHE REGION is bracing for extreme weather conditions today, according to fire authorities.
The high fire danger comes as the region nears the end...
Code for bouncers
Alex de VosA new code of conduct for Geelong nightclub bouncers and security staff will help weed out “thugs”, according to the president of...
Hunt for man over attack in city lane
Alex de VosPolice are hunting an attacker who left a man with possible brain injuries after a serious assault in central Geelong.
Geelong Crime Investig-ation...
City game for role as permanent host
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG could host Australian Masters Games again as early as 2013, a leading official said.
Games advisory board chairman Bob Spurling said the opportunity...
Boundaries battle call
Jessica BentonA BARWON Heads community group is pleading with residents to bombard a government-appointed panel with objections against expansion of the town’s boundaries.
Save Barwon...
Heads to rock for fire victims
Jessica BentonThe region’s surfers and aspiring musicians will band together next weekend to support victims of Victoria’s worst bushfires.
Bands and community members from the...
Rally sees red over the creek
Alex de VosTorquay musician Xavier Rudd will lead a rally this weekend against Surf Coast Shire’s plans to more than double the town’s population.
The...
Cash for campaigns
Alex de VosTwo Surf Coast councillors received thousands of dollars in election campaign donations from developers and political organisations.
Anglesea’s Jim Tutt and Airey’s Inlet’s...
Gary gets his kicks
Andrew MathiesonWHEN Gary Viccars tied up his first karate belt, the discipline was undisciplined in Australia.
Karate was unrestrained back in 1968. Fighters faced a...
Stockland verdict set
Jessica BentonAN ENVIRONMENTAL act is the last barrier to a controversial housing development at Point Lonsdale, according to objectors.
Geelong Environment Council president Joan Lindros...
Crumbling cliff puts Londsdale’s bowlers on edge
Jessica BentonA crumbling cliff threatens to make Point Lonsdale Bowls Club homeless.
Club secretary Alan Mansfield said bowlers were awaiting the outcome of an engineer’s...
Torquay’s approvals soar over neighbours
Alex de VosTorquay is set to continue booming after posting more than twice as much building activity as any other town or suburb in...
Resurgent Cats pile on Tiger pain
Geelong cruised to a 30-point win over Richmond for its second win on the bounce, leaving the battling Tigers 0-5 as the only winless...
