Angry scene over $1 rent for ‘lobby’ group
Hamish HeardA decision to grant a $1 annual lease to a community group with alleged links to sitting councillors sparked angry scenes at a...
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TAC transition
TAC will open a “transitional office” with 100 jobs before the end of the year to prepare for the organisation’s full relocation to...
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...
Public meeting to grill Vicroads
RESIDENTS objecting to section three of the Geelong bypass project will have the opportunity to sound out Vicroads at a public meeting on Wednesday...
Life in the faster lane
Andrew MathiesonA FITTER and turner made a decision to give up the comfort of a job at Ford to join his “mates” on a...
Geelong takes stock of exchange proposal
Hamish HeardA Geelongbased stock exchange could soon be a reality after City Hall announced it was investigating moves to allow local businesses to list...
Spotlight fails to sizzle emerging hero Hawkins
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S newest cult hero, Tom Hawkins, should have known he would be thrown under the spotlight right from day one.
Not exactly interrogated, though,...
”Goat Track” defended
Andrew MathiesonA CLIFTON Springs councillor has defended City Hall’s attempts to resurrect access to The Dell beach.
Tom O’Connor said the controversial new pathway was...
Water supply hits 80% bore
Hamish HeardThe region’s water users will tomorrow turn on their taps to an added dose of bore water after the completion of a major...
Councillors, MP accused of harassing staff
Andrew MathiesonTHE State Ombudsman is investigating whether authorities adequately handled complaints of councillors and a state MP bullying staff at City of Greater Geelong.
Former...
Local MP tangled in Fat Tony fiasco
Hamish HeardMember for Lara John Eren has refused to bow to Liberal demands that he sign a statutory declaration denying he knew fugitive drug...
Water plan relies on boring details
Peter FaragoGEELONG residents should prepare themselves to drink at least some fluoride by 2015 after State Government this week unveiled its plan to secure...
Torquay too strong at Ocean Grove
Visiting side Torquay took all 16 points when they defeated Ocean Grove 2 by 62 shots to 50 on Tuesday February 4. Independent photographer...
