Council poo cure ‘a health threat’

by Noel Murphy CITY HALL Hall advice for outdoor staff to rub dog faeces on itchy insect bites is a health risk, according to a...

Fresh start aids battered charity

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN IT WAS forced out of its long-time home, saw donations dwindle and had its food distribution van stolen - but UnitingCare...

News in brief

Drug busts POLICE have charged 13 people with drug and weapons offences on the Bellarine Peninsula this month. A Victoria Police spokesperson said all were bailed...

Save this sewer, Corio MP urges parliament

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN CORIO MP Richard Marles wants a historic sewer aqueduct preserved through improved public access. Mr Marles told federal parliament the “remarkable” ovoid...

VCAT costs a ‘gag’ threat

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A CAMPAIGN to void a legal costs claim against Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) has won support from Environment Minister...

Weatherwatcher queries dry, warm forecasts

A GEELONG weatherman has turned up the heat on official forecasts of a dry, warm winter across the region. Geelong Weather Services director Lindsay Smail...

Buckets and bouquets

BOUQUETS to the couple who made up the difference when I was unable to cover the full cost of my children’s treats at Reading...

New routes for local travellers

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN NEW timetables will force many public transport users to change their Geelong travel patterns from next weekend. Public Transport Victoria (PTV) will...

Stars get it on with musical radio show

By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN THE CREAM of Australian musical theatre talent will feature in a Geelong production team’s innovative new radio program. ABC Radio National will...

Do you know this man?

POLICE want to speak the man pictured here about a wallet stolen from a car in North Geelong. Overnight between 8 and 9 June, an...

EPA order to Viva Geelong refinery over SO2 emissions

THE Environment Protection Authority is expected to issue Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery with a compliance notice requiring the company to provide its sulphur dioxide...

Ultra-biker Ben returns from the wilds of Oz

By Noel Murphy MOUNTAIN bike cyclist extraordinaire Ben Henzgen has returned to Geelong after a record-setting round-Australia ride. Henzgen’s 61-day ride, from April 7 to...

A run for love

The Portarlington community will show off its love of racing during the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run on Valentine’s Day. The light coastal...

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