Super hole threat to City’s’ services
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council could slash services to cover a shortfall in staff superannuation from the international financial crisis, a councillor warned yesterday.
Stretch Kontelj expected...
Coast cops to double for schoolies week
Alex de VosTorquay’s police presence will double over schoolies week to crack down on troublemakers, the region’s top cop has warned.
Chief Inspector Wayne Carson...
Colour in fashion for cup ladies
Jessica BentonA SEA of bright colours, eclectic headpieces and glamorous accessories adorned the stage at Geelong Cup’s Fashions on the Field competition.
The fillies chose...
Nine arrested, 20 kicked out at cup Police praise punters
Alex de VosGeelong police have praised the behaviour of punters at Wednesday’s Geelong Cup.
Chief Inspector Wayne Carson said racegoers were generally on their best...
Water bans to rise
Barwon Water announced tighter restrictions yesterday after the region’s storage levels fell below 30 per cent capacity.
“Stage four daylight saving” restrictions from November 1...
Biker shot to death
Alex de VosA fatal drive-by shooting outside a Geelong bikie headquarters on Wednesday night was a “targeted” attack, police revealed yesterday.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector...
Bridge cash threat
Jessica BentonSTATE Government has threatened to withdraw funding for a new Barwon Heads Bridge if objectors continue fighting replacement plans, according to a community...
Seniors likely to win
Alex de VosTorquay Senior Citizens Centre could win its fight against plans for a building merger with Spring Creek Community House, according to Surf...
Life in the valley of the dolls
Andrew MathiesonJudith McLean’s first annual pilgrimage to the Geelong show coincided with a tree-change move to a Bannockburn hobby farm before it was trendy...
No-rate loans for city’s poor
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S low-income earners and battling pensioners will have access to interest-free loans under a charity-backed scheme.
St Vincent de Paul committee of management representative...
Blast for waterfront safeguard heights of anger
Jessica BentonA leading Geelong lobby group has slammed a council bid to lock-up building height limits on the city’s foreshore at six storeys.
Committee for...
Hot rocks in plan for power supply
Jessica BentonHot rocks deep under the Bellarine Peninsula could provide renewable green energy to the region’s homes and industry, a company has announced.
Greenearth Energy...
Paddleboarders rescued on Christmas day
A woman and a teenager were rescued by police after they drifted from Portarlington to Werribee on their paddleboards on Christmas Day.
A 51-year-old woman...
