Smokers face statewide boot after Torquay call to… ‘Ban beach butts’
Alex de VosA statewide ban on smoking on beaches could start in Torquay after an environmental group demanded Surf Coast Shire kick smokers off...
Libraries ‘at risk’
Alex de VosThe region’s libraries are almost broke, according to an Auditor-General’s report.
The report said Geelong Regional Library Corporation had “immediate liquidity problems”.
The report...
Ford ‘breaks’ payout pledge
Andrew MathiesonGeelong Ford workers set to lose their jobs have rejected a payout offer, accusing the company of breaking its promise of industry-standard redundancy...
Rehab, detox clinics ‘bursting’ with users
Alex de VosGeelong drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres are bursting at the seams amid rising demand, according to clinic managers.
They reported waiting lists for...
Dredge start off peninsula
Alex de VosDredging of shipping channels will start off the Bellarine Peninsula in the next few days after Port of Melbourne Corporation won court...
‘Sorry good enough’ for 35 Aborigines eyeing court
Alex de VosSaying sorry should be enough for Geelong Aborigines planning to sue for compensation over the “stolen generation”, according to Geelong MPs.
State MPs...
Coast’s seismic shock
Alex de VosEnvironmentalists fear seismic testing off the Surf Coast could injure marine animals.
Surfrider Foundation’s Iain Lygo said he had “obvious concerns” about Trident...
City seeking summit seats
Alex de VosGeelong deserves a seat at Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s 2020 summit, according to the city’s mayor and a peak lobby group.
Bruce Harwood...
Pay us up to 78 per cent more: councillors
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S next mayor is in line for a $45,000 pay rise under City’s Hall proposal for increased councillor remuneration.
And councillors are set for...
Making history
Andrew MathiesonST LEONARDS had no past to speak of – so thought some at Queenscliff.
But historian Dr Peter Munster has debunked that myth, documenting...
Restraint? That’s rich
Peter FaragoIT’S great to see that Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard is “happy” to knock back a pay rise as an example of wage...
Mining ‘rush’ fear
Alex de VosA high-tech map revealing the region’s hidden offshore oil and mineral deposits has alarmed environmentalists.
The Independent has discovered that Federal Government will...
Regional alliance applauds Avalon announcement
Geelong Regional Alliance (G21) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a big funding boost for Avalon.
Deputy prime minister and member for Corio Richard...
