Tascas charge: Murder suspect in court
Alex de VosA Whittington man appeared in the Geelong Magistrates Court yesterday accused of murdering 30-year-old Trevor Tascas
Homicide detectives arrested Lawrence Butler, 30, on...
Commuter woes boost ferry bid
Jessica BentonRising fuel prices and crowded trains have lifted hopes for a Portarlington ferry, according to a group investigating a commuter service to Melbourne.
Bellarine...
Tavern proponent promises Lygon Street in Torquay
Alex de VosA nightclub owner has hit back at residents who claim his proposed Bell Street tavern will increase public drunkenness in “boozy” Torquay.
Ripe...
Motel man slams dodgy planning
Alex de VosA Geelong lawyer has demanded a shake up of Surf Coast Shire’s planning processes after losing his second bid to build a...
Toy library on borrowed time
Alex de VosGeelong’s volunteer shortage could force one of the city’s free toy libraries to close its doors, according to the operator.
Geelong West Toy...
Rising prices lead to volunteer crisis
Alex de VosUnderprivileged children and the disabled are missing out on services across the region as rising living costs force volunteers to quit their...
Tavern proponent Lygon Street in Torquay
Alex de VosA nightclub owner has hit back at residents who claim his proposed Bell Street tavern will increase public drunkenness in “boozy” Torquay.
Ripe...
Road, rail woe boosts 1000-seat Port ferry
Jessica BentonRising fuel prices and crowded trains have lifted hopes for a Portarlington ferry, according to a group investigating a commuter service to Melbourne.
Bellarine...
Sex attack allegation: Taxi boss puts driver on hold
Alex de VosGeelong Taxi Network has suspended a driver amid allegations he sexually assaulted a passenger.
Network chief executive officer Peter Valentine yesterday told the...
Shelve pipeline plan, state told
State Government must shelve plans for locking the Geelong region into “expensive” desalinated water from Melbourne, according to the opposition.
Coalition water spokesperson Peter Walsh...
Bomb experts swoop on mine at Ocean Grove beach
Jessica BentonBomb experts swooped on a World War Two mine at Ocean Grove’s surf beach yesterday.
Bellarine Police leading Senior Constable Richard Keogh said the...
Anger at taverns for boozy town
Alex de VosResidents have demanded authorities halt distribution of more liquor licences in “boozy” Torquay after last week’s Independent revealed plans for two taverns...
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...
