James felt business cycle right for a bike shop
Hamish HeardThe move from the Australian Defence Force to a Ryrie Street bike shop has proven successful for James Fitzgerald and uncle Bill Whiteside.
The...
Liberals vow to scrap controversial route. Bypass ‘referendum’
Andrew MathiesonA LIBERAL State Government would scrap controversial plans for the third stage of Geelong’s bypass, South Barwon candidate Michael King has announced.
The Liberals...
Webcams for anglers to keep tabs on action
Jane EmerickAnglers will soon be able to check live reports from their homes with webcams set to hit local boat ramps and fishing locations.
Almost...
Blazes break out across city
Hamish HeardHigh wind and soaring temperatures fanned a horrific day for Geelong’s firefighters yesterday.
Two firefighters were hospitalised after battling to control the worst of...
Push for golf course to include aquatic centre
Hamish HeardA proposed merger between Torquay Golf Club and RACV is set to deliver an aquatic centre to the town.
Member for South Barwon...
Meeting hears of Posss’s sex lure
Hamish HeardA Torquay meeting has heard evidence clothing-optional status attracts men to Point Impossible for illegal gay sex orgies, according to a Torquay councillor.
Cr...
Scottish Rose to bloom here
Sally PoehlandAll types of people enjoy Scottish music, even Britney Spears fans, according to one of Scotland’s top selling recording artists.
“Scottish music attracts...
City ‘rushed through rezoning of own land’
Developers have accused City of Greater Geelong of bending the rules in a bid to sell its own land for development.
They say the...
MPs” water fight
Hamish HeardA state MP yesterday denied Geelong had been facing a water crisis and told residents with fluoride allergies to adjust their drinking behaviour...
Fluoride fury
By Geelong Story UpdatesPlans to fluoridate the region’s water supply have enraged antifluoride campaigners.
Water Quality Australia Geelong spokesperson David McRae demanded a referendum before...
Survey: referendum would fail Even split on fluoride
The region is evenly split on support for fluoridation, according to an Independent survey.
The results mean State Govern-ment’s plans to fluoridate Barwon Water’s service...
Point Cook pokies plan attacked Dogs savage Cats
Andrew MathiesonAFL club Western Bulldogs has attacked Geelong’s plan to build a $3.5 million community sports club in the Bulldogs’ heartland at Point Cook.
Wyndham...
Major events a hit
Geelong’s major events are showing a big return on investment, according to a new council report.
The council tabled its annual Geelong Major Events annual...
