Surfer”s big challenge in South Africa
Jane EmerickSURF Coast’s Ross ClarkeJones says his passion for adrenalin emerged early and retained its grip over his 41 years.
Now he will join some...
Property damage, ‘toolies’ targets
Hamish HeardTORQUAY police are already preparing their assault on unruly behaviour from school leavers in time for final exams in November.
Torquay police Sergeant Brian...
Nude beach wins one-year reprieve
Jane EmerickNudists at Point Impossible are safe to go naked for another 12 months.
Surf Coast Shire will monitor the accused meeting point for gay...
MP Promoted
Jane EmerickNew Premier John Brumby yesterday promoted Bellarine MP and minister Lisa Neville.
Ms Neville lost her children portfolio but took over as Community Services...
Brothel planning for a mini-Amsterdam
Jane EmerickA Melbourne brothel owner wants to turn Torquay into a “mini Amsterdam”.
Andrew Hewinson, owner of Lygon Street’s Pickwood Lodge, said he had steppedup...
Database to keep eye on frightened elderly
Alex de VosFears among elderly people about lying undiscovered dead in their Bellarine Peninsula homes has prompted formation of an emergency database.
The push to...
No talk, all action
Peter FaragoGEELONG voters had every right to feel dudded by the Bracks Labor Government this week when it announced water bills would double.
Residents can...
Backlash forces a 13th trail backflip
Andrew MathiesonA PUBLIC backlash has forced Barwon Coast Committee of Management to back down from plans to build a controversial 1.8kilometre boardwalk at popular...
Museum unveils coast’s link to prehistoric past
Hamish HeardInternational whale experts have focussed on the cliffs between Torquay and Bells Beach after a scientific study into a Jan Juc fossil skull...
Street festival success inspires encore plans
Hamish HeardA group of central-Geelong businesses has run a street festival to successfully target a mid-winter lull in trade.
Cats Restaurant and Bar owner Jimmy...
Wanted: test water family
By Peter FaragoMade to measure: A test family will enter the Sharland Oasis, above, for up to two years of testing its various energy-efficient...
Building backlash
Andrew MathiesonBARWON Heads residents have angrily opposed council changes to extend the town’s boundaries west for further residential and commercial development.
Geelong’s council now faces...
Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse is not content to rest on her laurels.
This month Cooke launches two new...
