Nappy nasties
Hamish HeardA senior Liberal senator has used the sanctuary of “cowards’ castle” to launch a barrage of verbal grenades at the Geelong region’s two...
Unions plot anti-fluoride campaign
Hamish HeardUnions will attempt to derail State Government’s fluoridation push unless it earns the community’s blessing, according to Geelong Trades Hall boss Tim Gooden....
Finally, Wayne’s 200
Andrew MathiesonIT WAS the war that sapped the final playing days out of Wayne Closter.
Stuck on 191 games for his beloved Cats, Wayne could...
New group vows fight over Heads
Andrew MathiesonA NEW Barwon Heads community group has joined a public campaign to fight plans against further residential development in the seaside towns.
Save Barwon...
Horse ful claims Geelong show as outbreak victim
Geelong’s show has fallen victim to a horse virus racing around Australia.
Organisers have cancelled horse events at this year’s Royal Geelong Show to help...
Firm sells HomeTown site
Hamish HeardDevelopers behind North Geelong’s ill-fated HomeTown proposal have sold the property to a Queensland buyer.
Quay Developments Corporation chairman and prominent Geelong businessman...
Rocking on
Andrew MathiesonFROM the moment a zealous toddler was capable of bashing chopsticks on his pillows, Marc Collis knew there would be a place in...
Torquay adventure business riding towards a cool award
Hamish HeardTorquay is set to be named home to Australia’s coolest company.
Local entrepreneur Brett Hollis has steered his company, Big Stick Adventures, into contention...
Dell in access hopes
Andrew MathiesonCar access could return to Clifton Springs’ Dell beach.
Geelong’s council has commissioned an engineer’s report into landslides that closed the road to the...
Taxis shun town
Jane EmerickA taxi shortage is leaving callers stranded as drivers refuse trips in Torquay.
Hospitality businesses have complained the shortage is hurting tourism, inconveniencing patrons...
Board names under wraps
Jane EmerickState Government has refused to reveal its new board for Surf Coast’s foreshore management body.
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Gavin Jennings confirmed the...
Huge rare deer stalking Torquay
Jane EmerickA rare white deer with “huge” antlers is stalking Torquay.
Residents and authorities have confirmed sightings of the mature animal around the western...
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...
