Council support for more ALDIs
Jessica BentonGEELONG’s council has backed ALDI’s plan to build eight supermarkets.
Council planning portfolio holder Rod Macdonald said he “welcomed” the $100 million expansion plan...
Go south, Vicroads told Break backed
Alex de VosBreakwater residents yesterday praised a council decision urging State Government to divert a proposed road project away from their homes.
Breakwater’s Cheryl Pihema...
Port club opens up as clouds gather over site
Jessica BentonEmbattled Portarlington Bowls Club will throw open its doors to new members this weekend as it faces an uncertain future amid redevelopment plans...
Internet fear: peeper filmed me in the shower
Andrew MathiesonA BELL Post Hill woman fears she could become a victim of internet sleaze after a peeping Tom filmed her in the shower....
Ford to cut 450 jobs
Andrew MathiesonFord would slash 450 jobs at its Geelong and Broadmeadows plants under a new round of cuts, the company announced yesterday.
New company president...
New tricks for Geelong show
Andrew MathiesonTRICK horseback riders, a precision car-driving team and potentially thousands of teenagers on skateboards will be at the one place this weekend.
They’re not...
Seniors fight plan to link buildings
Alex de VosTorquay Senior Citizens Centre is fighting a proposed merger of its building with Spring Creek Community House.
The centre has gathered more than...
Sea pilots in safety shake up
Jessica BentonSTATE Government has ordered a safety shake up of Queenscliff’s sea pilots.
The Government released the findings of a review of Victorian ship pilotage...
Leopold couple still dancing with the stars
Andrew Mathieson“WE’VE been living off dancing all this time,” cries a reflective Marjorie Kavanagh, sitting inside nostalgic Ashby Hall, a scene of many big...
Taxi boss: time too short for rushed screens
Alex de VosThe region’s taxi network has accused State Government of fumbling its rush for compulsory security screens in taxis before January 1.
Geelong...
Leave our Pulse alone, ACMA told
Jessica BentonObjectors have bombarded Australia’s media authority with submissions against seizing the frequency of Geelong’s community radio station for the ABC, according to the...
Call for cuts to Corio, Newcomb dental waits
Jessica BentonCORIO and Newcomb residents face two-year waits for public dental services, according to new figures.
Australian Dental Association ranked both areas equal ninth for...
From the archives
18 years ago
21 December, 2007
A funding shortfall of at least $25 million has cast doubt over a pre-election promise of a recycling plant to...
