Govt baulks at meeting Bypass ‘snub’
Andrew MathiesonVICROADS snubbed a public meeting on plans for the third stage of the Geelong’s bypass.
Organiser John Lambert accused the road authority of failing...
Buying votes: all right by us
Peter FaragoShould we be wary of politicians bearing gifts?
Geelong region residents look set to make off like bandits no matter which party wins this...
Police fear for children’s safety at Ocean Grove
Alex de VosA man’s “horrendous” sexual display in front of young boys at Ocean Grove’s main beach has alarmed police.
Bellarine Police Senior Constable said...
TAC
A temporary office in Geelong would provide information on “career opportunities” when the Transport Accident Commission shifts to the city, the commission’s minister said...
Churches go to war in a test of strength
Which is Geelong’s strongest faith?
The answer might be revealed at Geelong’s inaugural Inter-Church Tug of War Competition tomorrow.
Bell Post Hill’s Covenant College will run...
Talking of the animals
Andrew MathiesonIT ALL came about by chance.
Until then, Newtown veterinarian Dr Jack Ayerbe was content keeping to his own practice.
But when day-radio personality...
Leaked memo: Nude dune fence
Hamish HeardA leaked Surf Coast Shire email reveals secret plans to fence off a sand dune behind one of Torquay’s nude beaches to stop...
Fury as shops, gyms, university make gay websites
Hamish Heard and Alex de VosA website lists a northern suburbs skate park as a meeting place for gay sex.
A gym at Norlane’s...
Mormons overcome in battle of churches
Hamish HeardA Morman show of strength has pulled the church over the line in a battle to find the region’s strongest faith.
The Church...
Vow: area to have 76 extra cops
SEVENTY-SIX extra police would patrol the region under a Liberal State Government, the party has announced.
Liberal police spokesperon Kim Wells said Geelong would have...
Court win on Shell
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong environmental group has forced a review of a decision to give Shell more time to clean up emissions from its Corio...
Out of the shadows
Andrew MathiesonBRUCE Scott has a better understanding than most about what makes the mind tick.
It was 50 years ago that he first confronted and...
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Veteran identified after 50 years
A World War One (WW1) veteran has been given a headstone at Bellbrae Cemetery after half a century of being in an unmarked grave....
