13th bid under cloud
Alex de VosPlans for a third golf course at Barwon Heads are under a cloud after councillors this week voted to defer a bid...
Less than two a day on board bus trial
Alex de VosA cloud hangs over hopes for a Surf Coast community bus after less than two passengers a day used the service during...
Flooded golfers in creek opening call
Alex de VosResidents and golfers have called on authorities to physically open the mouth of Torquay’s Spring Creek during rising water levels to prevent...
The bronze age
Andrew MathiesonA BIRD in the hand is said to be worth two in the bush but the value is even greater when its on...
MP eyes challengers
Alex de VosLabor Member for South Barwon Michael Crutchfield has predicted Liberal party infighting as candidates battle for preselection to take him on at...
Frank’s Frankenfruit tree a true three-in-one
Andrew MathiesonFRANK Fiala might be a bit fruity at times but he’s sweeter than the home-grown oranges that adorn his backyard.
Visitors look at...
Fine appeals plunge 40 per cent
Andrew MathiesonAPPEALS against parking fines have dropped about 40 per cent in the past two years, according to Geelong council’s latest figures.
The reduction in...
Push to create affordable homes at expensive Lorne
Surf Coast Shire has vowed to press ahead with plans to create affordable housing in one of the region’s most-expensive towns.
A report to council...
You’re looked down upon becasue you’re in public housing Tenants set to lose their...
Alex de VosResidents of a public housing block in East Geelong face death threats, police visits, abuse and destruction almost daily as fellow tenants...
$1.2m track option for council
Andrew MathiesonGeelong councillors should consider spending $1.2 million to help dirt-bike riders buy their McAdam Park track, according to a City Hall report.
Council remains...
City under siege over its sandwich sackings
Alex de VosHundreds of protesters have stormed a council meeting in Geelong to support two workers sacked for accepting a free steak sandwich each.
City...
Agents: house sales booming
Alex de VosBooming sales figures suggest a healthy housing market in Geelong despite recent falls in median house prices, according to real estate agents.
A...
From the archives
18 years ago
7 December, 2007
Building approvals dropped almost 20 per cent in City of Greater Geelong last year amid housing industry concerns that limited...
