Developers rushing in with building projects
Jessica BentonDEVELOPERS are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into high-rise residential and commercial projects in central Geelong as more permit applications land at...
Disabled get their kicks in a first for football
Andrew MathiesonCEREBRAL palsy sufferer Annabel Fitzgerald answers to the name Ablett.
It’s a light-hearted crack the footy addict has grown accustomed to since emulating the...
Fuel costs stifle Jetstar growth bid
Alex de VosRising fuel costs had forced Jetstar to hold back on plans for more flights from Avalon Airport, a company spokesperson said yesterday.
Simon...
AFL, store in clothes battle
Alex de VosThe AFL has launched legal action against a Geelong discount retailer over a clothing range.
A spokesperson said yesterday that the AFL was...
Screen system catches sex bug
Alex de VosImproved detection of a sex bug in Geelong region women shows a new screening program is working, according to doctors.
Department of Human...
Vicroads told: back to bridge drawing board
Jessica BentonBARWON Heads will tell Vicroads to go back to the drawing board on plans to replace the town’s iconic bridge, according to a...
Harbour hike ‘could send firms to Tassie’
Jessica BentonExtreme increases in berth lease costs could drive most fishing businesses out of Queenscliff, harbour users have warned.
They said operators could look as...
Police residence ‘to stay’ at Port
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON will keep its police residence despite a review earlier this year recommending its sale, according to state command.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Police residence ‘to stay’ at Port
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON will keep its police residence despite a review earlier this year recommending its sale, according to state command.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said...
Debt hike sparks fear
Alex de VosResidents fear Surf Coast Shire will face another financial crisis after council’s annual budget predicted debt would balloon to almost $17 million...
No dam reason for holding back
Peter FaragoGEELONG residents should command a little more respect then to be parroted political mantra on why a new dam wouldn’t help save the...
Ann’s fowl obsession
Andrew MathiesonA LONG-time belief up north that foxes were killing off the indigenous Mallee fowl has been dispelled.
That’s not to say foxes aren’t a...
CMCA to manage Seagull Paddock
Geelong council’s search for a tourism operator for a large public area site in the city’s north has ended successfully.
The City of Greater Geelong...
