”Goat track” keeping oldies out of The Dell
Andrew MathiesonA “goat track” access path has put Clifton Springs’ The Dell beach off limits to the elderly, according to residents.
They said residents were...
Harbour work in Aboriginal probe
Andrew MathiesonABORIGINAL authorities will inspect Portarlington sites of a “high level of interest”, potentially affecting proposed works on the town’s safe harbour project. ...
From Highton to the outback
Andrew MathiesonLIVING among Highton’s suburban streets hides John Raven’s true calling in life.
The unassuming 57yearold is peculiarly different to most of his middleclass neighbours.
John...
Ramp most dangerous in Victoria
Jane EmerickVictoria’s recreational fishing body has deemed Torquay’s boat ramp the most dangerous in the state.
VRFish said in a new report that the “rotting”...
RACV “needs 50 per cent for club”
Jane EmerickRACV needs just over 50 per cent of members’ backing to take over Torquay Golf Club, according to the club’s lawyers.
Melbourne lawyer and...
Exercise a stroll in the park
Lisa HumphriesLocal Olympian Lee Troop will lead Geelong parents in an attempt to help get a world pram-strolling record tomorrow.
Geelong will be one of...
Winds over 120km/h wreck Corio properties
Andrew MathiesonA “microburst” wind storm has damaged dozens of homes at Corio.
Gusts in excess of 120km/h ripped through part of the suburb near Purnell...
Win for lagoon project
The state’s planning tribunal has approved a controversial plan to build seven double-storey units on bayfront land abutting a nature park at St Leonards.
Victorian...
Fire, ambo complex set for Lara
Andrew MathiesonCONSTRUCTION of a proposed Lara fire and ambulance complex will begin in December, according to local MP John Eren.
But Liberal candidate for Lara...
Councillors try to douse anger. Entry backlash
Hamish HeardCouncillors yesterday sought to douse anger among northern suburbs residents about plans to direct tourists to Geelong’s Ballarat Road entrance.
The Independent last week...
Communities slam services shortfall
Andrew MathiesonETHNIC communities have demanded a boost to basic services in Geelong at a meeting with the state’s multicultural commission.
Community representatives highlighted their local...
The politics of farming
Hamish HeardTHE very mention of drought makes Simon Ramsay cringe.
Despite now spending a great deal of his time between the clanging of city trams...
Council listens to community on roads
Geelong council has resolved to fund partial road construction and sealing in Drysdale and Portarlington after receiving complaints and a petition.
Council last week voted...
