Burglaries put heat on state over cop shortage
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A SPATE of seven break-ins at Grovedale last weekend has highlighted police resourcing issues still plaguing Geelong, according to South Barwon...
Building owners rush grants for city fix-ups
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A $125,000 CENTRAL Geelong heritage grant scheme was over-subscribed when applications closed last week.
Deputy mayor Michelle Heagney said City Hall received...
Double Take: EPA, Port ferry, circuses, Scots …
LOCAL Labor MP Lisa Neville has announced a review of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
The review will determine whether he EPA can handle the...
Jewel of the West the talk of house
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG West is known for its singular community, its ethnic and urban cultures - and its jewels.
Academic, activist and author Kristin Demetrious...
Buckets and bouquets
BOUQUETS to the medical staff of Heath Wing Six at University Hospital Geelong for their help and care while I had a brief stay...
FRUGAL FRIDAY: Inside story on using leftovers
By Elissa Friday
SOME of you might think my idea this week goes a bit far in terms of frugality but really it’s doesn't.
When you...
Star Search: Finalists set to shine on stage
THE CREAM of the region’s young talent will gather on stage at the grand final of Highton Rotary’s 2015 Star Search.
This year’s Star Search...
Local schools awarded for citizenship
LOCAL primary schools have been honoured as good citizens of their communities.
Order of Australia Association Barwon Regional Group invited all local schools to enter...
Shops on coast battle holidays
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
TORQUAY Traders are campaiging against new public holidays in Victoria.
Torquay Traders chair Barrie Sutherland said the group was gathering information from...
Council rates set to jump 4.5%
By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
RESIDENTIAL ratepayers face a 4.5 per cent rate increase as well as increases across the board for community services in City...
Rate cap will backfire: MP
By NOEL MURPHY
CAPPING council rates will backfire on residents, especially in growth areas such as Armstrong Creek, Torquay and Barwon Heads, South Barwon MP...
Fish industry in fear of state bay netting bans
By NOEL MURPHY
GEELONG and Bellarine fishermen are facing extinction under State Government plans they say will deny consumers quality fish, boost the black markets...
From the Archives
16 years ago
July 10, 2009
Residents and local politicians fear the “Leopold pong” emitting from Lake Connewarre could have a huge impact on the natural...
