Lonsdale lakes bid
Jessica BentonLOCAL environment groups have asked Environment Minister Peter Garrett to axe the controversial Stockland development at Lonsdale Lakes.
Geelong Environment Council and Point Lonsdale...
Lawyers urge young victims: this year… ‘Sue over bullies’
Alex de VosBullying victims should consider legal action, according to a high-profile Geelong law firm.
A Slater and Gordon spokesperson said the firm would be...
Cop this: we’re not gonna take it any more!
Alex de VosA group of frustrated high school bullying victims has threatened to turn to police this year.
Oberon High School student Braden McKay and...
Labor’s vows ‘to escape’ Rudd cuts
Andrew MathiesonLabor’s pre-election promises to the Geelong region will escape plans to slash federal spending, Geelong’s new MPs in Canberra said yesterday.
But Labor’s Richard...
‘Thief’ fleeced me in church, says granny
Andrew MathiesonAN 84-year-old pensioner has alleged theft of two rings and a bracelet from her handbag at Geelong’s biggest church.
Mary Cameron said she was...
Rippleside permit to expire, developer seeks extension $67m project under cloud
Jessica BentonA proposed $67 million bayside development at Rippleside is under a cloud with its planning permit set to expire before work starts.
Developer Jim...
Torquay statue to mark ocean road’s start
Alex de VosA statue will officially mark the start of the Great Ocean Road at Torquay.
Surf Coast Shire tourism coordinator Simon Loone said the...
Turning to Dusty
Andrew MathiesonIT’S a familiar path Wally Harkness has walked for more than 15 years.
With a knock on the door, a charming smile and a...
The fast track to redemption
Peter FaragoIT’S the start of another year and Geelong Football Club’s grand final hero has become the villain again, falling foul of the boys...
Port’s police alarm
Jessica BentonLoss of Portarlington’s police residence could damage the force’s relationship with residents, a community group has warned.
Portarlington Community Association president Monica Hayes feared...
35 Geelong Aborigines ‘to sue’ after apology ‘It’s payback time’
Alex de VosThirty-five Geelong Aborigines will seek compensation after the Rudd Government says sorry to the “stolen generation”, according to Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative.
Cooperative counsellor...
Beach court up in a vollyball trial
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG’S burgeoning waterfront will inherit custom-made beach volleyball courts under a 12-month trial.
City Hall will take control of the Eastern Beach site following...
Two more years for music festival
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will be held for at least another two years, the state government announced this week.
The festival will celebrate its 27-year...
