Ratepayers to chip in for TAC damage bill
Andrew MathiesonRATEPAYERS will foot some of the bill for repairs to roads damaged during construction of State Government’s $50 million Transport Accident Commission headquarters...
Developers rushing in with building projects
Jessica BentonDEVELOPERS are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into high-rise residential and commercial projects in central Geelong as more permit applications land at...
Disabled get their kicks in a first for football
Andrew MathiesonCEREBRAL palsy sufferer Annabel Fitzgerald answers to the name Ablett.
It’s a light-hearted crack the footy addict has grown accustomed to since emulating the...
Fuel costs stifle Jetstar growth bid
Alex de VosRising fuel costs had forced Jetstar to hold back on plans for more flights from Avalon Airport, a company spokesperson said yesterday.
Simon...
AFL, store in clothes battle
Alex de VosThe AFL has launched legal action against a Geelong discount retailer over a clothing range.
A spokesperson said yesterday that the AFL was...
Screen system catches sex bug
Alex de VosImproved detection of a sex bug in Geelong region women shows a new screening program is working, according to doctors.
Department of Human...
Vicroads told: back to bridge drawing board
Jessica BentonBARWON Heads will tell Vicroads to go back to the drawing board on plans to replace the town’s iconic bridge, according to a...
Harbour hike ‘could send firms to Tassie’
Jessica BentonExtreme increases in berth lease costs could drive most fishing businesses out of Queenscliff, harbour users have warned.
They said operators could look as...
Police residence ‘to stay’ at Port
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON will keep its police residence despite a review earlier this year recommending its sale, according to state command.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Police residence ‘to stay’ at Port
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON will keep its police residence despite a review earlier this year recommending its sale, according to state command.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Debt hike sparks fear
Alex de VosResidents fear Surf Coast Shire will face another financial crisis after council’s annual budget predicted debt would balloon to almost $17 million...
No dam reason for holding back
Peter FaragoGEELONG residents should command a little more respect then to be parroted political mantra on why a new dam wouldn’t help save the...
26-year drought broken
Anglesea broke a 26-year premiership drought by defeating Geelong Amateur in the Bellarine Football League grand final. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Grinter...
