Fear stymies pay rise calls
Hamish HeardGeelong councillors want more pay but are too scared to ask.
Victorian Local Governance Association is surveying councillors on their remuneration as part of...
Taking care of business
Andrew MathiesonYOUNG Amelia Wilson quickly worked out how to make a buck.
At just 27, she has owned Geelong’s Haymarket Hotel for the past four...
$1billion wishlist
By Geelong Story UpdatesVictoria has hit the Howard Government with a $1 billion funding wishlist for Geelong region road projects in the leadup to...
Springs to get ”a new beach”
Andrew MathiesonCLIFTON Springs is set for a new beach, according to the town’s councillor.
The plan involves moving a car park at the cliff off...
Costa rules out rush to re-sign Cats coach
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG has ruled out fasttracking Mark Thompson’s signature to a new contract, with president Frank Costa insisting the coach’s word is his bond...
Set for sounds out of Africa
Jane EmerickA Surf Coast musician will share the “ancient traditions” of Zimbabwe’s Shona people at a free workshop in Torquay this weekend.
Steven Wilkinson said...
Lib, Green clash over pull of nuke issue
By Geelong Story UpdatesA “nonevent” rally in Geelong was proof local voters consider nuclear power an issue for another election, according to Liberal Member...
Exploding in the city
Jane EmerickLake Bolac’s The Exploders will release their second album at Geelong’s National Hotel next week, promising fans a “more complete experience”.
Members TJ Allender...
Police plan a lout block
By Geelong Story UpdatesPolice roadblocks could target louts from Melbourne looking for trouble in Geelong on Saturday nights.
Police Chief Inspector Wayne Carson is considering...
More jobs set as TAC staff shun city office
By Geelong Story UpdatesGeelong’s TAC building is set to deliver a bigger jobs bonanza than initial expectations as more Melbourne staff refuse to move...
Kids send a message on protecting dunes at gap
Jane EmerickSurf Coast’s foreshore manager yesterday thanked school children for their work on a controversial revegetation project at Torquay’s White’s Gap.
The children displayed artwork...
Sue’s a part of our art and soul
Andrew MathiesonARTIST Sue Jones’s mum and 94yearold nanna enjoy a bite to eat every Wednesday lunchtime at the same spot on Eastern Beach.
They have...
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Literary fest celebrates 10 years
Queenscliff Literary Festival (QLF) kicks off this weekend, celebrating its 10th birthday with a stellar lineup of presenters and a range of sessions, workshops...
