Half the bridge not enough
Andrew MathiesonBARWON Heads Bridge would be “cut in half” under the latest design proposal to repair the ageing structure, according to a community group....
Cops boost amid schoolies fire fear
Police will man Torquay’s station 24 hours a day amid CFA fears that Schoolies Week is a fire threat.
Victoria Police has announced it will...
Enemies united over Corio sewage project
Plans for a sewage treatment plant near homes has made strange political bedfellows in the election race for Corio.
The Greens and Family First have...
In the hot seat
The Geelong region is on the verge of losing its last Liberal MP at tomorrow’s election, according to bookies and opinion polls.
But embattled veteran...
Mozzie money on way
STATE Government yesterday chipped in $45,000 to support Geelong council’s fight against mosquitoes on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville announced the funding...
Labor explains highway duplication costings: We’ve got the money
Alex de Vos$220 million would be enough to duplicate the princes Highway between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea, State Government said yesterday.
A spokesman for Roads...
MP seeks legal advice on Corio ‘dirty trick’
Andrew MathiesonINDEPENDENT candidate Gavan O’Connor is seeking legal advice on a “dirty” campaign to discredit his run for Corio.
But he has refused to comment...
Candidate pledges ‘hoon map’
Alex de VosLabor’s Corio candidate has promised to set up a “hoon map” after identifying St Albans Park as a hotspot for dangerous driving.
Richard...
Smooth start for ID checks
Alex de VosGeelong nightclubs have reported a smooth start to the use of ID scanners to weed out troublemakers and underage revellers.
Geelong Nightlife Association...
Upper House passes fluoridation vote bill
Alex de VosGeelong is closer to having a vote on fluoridation after Victoria Upper House MPs passed a bill on Wednesday night calling for...
Schoolies ‘all quiet’
Alex de VosThe first week of schoolies celebrations has been quiet on the Surf Coast, according to police, residents and social service providers.
Torquay Police...
My hot dogs
Andrew MathiesonUTTER the name Ibrox to Graeme Bate and there’s suddenly a jump in the stoutly 60-year-old’s step.
The greyhound single-handedly launched the career...
Hunter wants to prove he is his own man
Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes is relishing being reunited with new assistant coach Nathan Buckley as he sets out to prove he's his own man...
