Mayor praised for ‘separating disruptive councillors’
Alex de VosSurf Coast’s mayor has separated two councillors after “constant disruptive behaviour” at council meetings, according to colleagues.
Councillor Ron Humphrey “applauded” Mayor Dean...
A league of his own
Andrew MathiesonSIX-year-old Connor Fopiani’s pathway to football stardom promises to be easier than that of his father.
The Highton boy learns most of his...
Push for developers to secure ‘entitlements’ Summit boosts water pressure
Developers would have to secure water entitlements before building new residential estates under a proposal from a Geelong version of this month’s 2020 Summit...
Summit of jargon
Peter FaragoDELEGATES to Geelong’s 2020 Summit have sent a massive list of ideas to Canberra ahead of the Labor Government’s own Australia 2020 Summit.
But...
Bike lane bid falls
Alex de VosTorquay cyclists have slammed Vicroads for rejecting an application to build a bike path on a busy road.
Torquay Life Activities Club’s Klaus...
Wind to 110km/h batters region during ‘rare’ storm
Alex de VosWind reaching 110km/h left a trail of havoc across the region on Wednesday.
Geelong State Emergency Service and Country Fire Authority reported hundreds...
Top candidate talking rubbish in by-election
Alex de VosSix candidates will battle for a place on Geelong’s council at a by-election next month.
Highton mother and Liberal party member Trish McClure...
Airport coup dependent on terminal approval London calling in Avalon bid
Andrew MathiesonAvalon Airport is on the cusp of hosting flights to London, according to a Malaysian budget airline.
AirAsia X Australian operations general manager Darren...
Ratepayers ‘set to fork out 30% pay increases’
Alex de VosA 30 per cent pay rise is set for Geelong and Surf Coast councillors, according to the head of Victoria’s municipal association.
The...
The gloss on girls
Andrew MathiesonNOBODY can accuse one Barwon Heads mother of scant involvement in her children’s lives.
Concerns over her growing nine-year-old daughter idolising images of waif-like...
Six up for the rich
Peter FaragoTHE FUTURE make-up of City of Greater Geelong ward system is under review and public consultation closes next week.
At stake is the future...
Hotel bid revealed: Build us an ‘icon’
Alex de VosDevelopers plan to build an “iconic” hotel adjacent to the start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay.
The plan for a three-storey...
Around the grounds
GEELONG CRICKET ASSOCIATION
DIVISION 1
Round 6, day 1, Saturday 22 November
Lara 113 (A. Hughes 32, V. Malhotra 25, J. Stokes 7/42) vs St Peters...
