State ‘horror storeys’
Jessica BentonHIGH-RISE development could ruin the Bellarine Peninsula, a state MP has warned.
Liberal planning spokesperson Matthew Guy said State Government’s proposed new residential zones...
Farewell to Angels
Alex de VosModewarre train smash survivor 10-year-old Nicholas Angel put on a brave face as he entered St Mary’s Basilica in Geelong yesterday to...
Package targets elderly Cats to chase ‘grey’ support
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG Football Club plans to offer a membership package to invalid supporters without supplying seats at Cats games.
The “Grey Cats” package offers a...
Union militant’s uni visit ends up in court
Jessica BentonA militant unionist faces court over alleged unlawful industrial action at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus.
Australian Building and Construction Commission has filed court...
Otway ‘users’ facing new state restrictions
Hamish HeardSTATE Government has unveiled plans to slap tighter restrictions on anglers, dog owners, trail bike riders and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in the Otways.
Member for...
Modewarre disaster Appeal to help the family
Alex de VosThe employer of Modewarre train smash survivor Tony Angel will establish an appeal to raise money for his surviving family members.
Statewide Fire...
Blood vow on ‘fast’ fluoride
Peter FaragoThe Geelong region will drink fluoride before the end of June next year after State Government fast-tracked plans to fluoridate the water supply.
But...
Footy crisis: ‘Out of umpires’
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S football umpire boss fears that “unqualified” supporters will be forced to officiate junior games and put players’ safety in jeopardy this season.
Umpire...
VFF weighs in on threat to gun club
Alex de VosVictoria’s leading farmer has urged State Government to dump its plan to kick Winchelsea Gun Club off its land.
Victorian Farmers Federation president...
Life’s a beach at Point Impossible
Alex de VosTorquay police have praised the behaviour of beachgoers at a controversial nude beach.
Senior Constable Kerry Brown said daily checks of Point Impossible...
The last dance
Alex de VosAs a teenager, Leigh Moneghetti stayed away from the raucous sounds of seedy nightclubs.
The Colac musician preferred to listen to the gentle...
Queenscliff reserves” ‘Public to lose on plan’
Jessica BentonQUEENSCLIFF could lose community facilities and public land under a council plan to redesign the town’s recreation reserves, according to a former councillor.
Queenscliff’s...
Bans handed out for junior footy altercation
AFL Barwon has handed down match suspensions, reprimands and bans after an investigation into a brawl at a junior footy match in July that...
