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Carbon tax hit set for power, water

MICHELLE HERBISONTHE region’s electricity and water providers are preparing to pass price hikes on to customers when Australia’s carbon tax begins on July 1....

Developments in eco ‘threat’

JOHN VAN KLAVERENDEVELOPMENT threatens remaining fragments of native grasslands in the region, according to peak science body. An Australian Academy of Science report said volcanic...

Newtown exhibition speaks of journey in grief

Speaking up: Tonya Beechey and Mark Elshout prepare their exhibition. ERIN PEARSONGRIEF is “something very real” that people should...

‘Love rat’ facing class action push

On the run: Sam Cortorillo tries to evade TV cameras this week. Pictures courtesy A Current AffairJOHN VAN KLAVERENGEELONG “love rat” Salvatore Cortorillo faces a...

FINALLY FRIDAY: RAW laughter

Just for laughs: Joel Creasey struggles as a singer.ERIN PEARSONCOMEDIAN Joel Creasey admits he is still getting his head around public speaking. Since first appearing...

JOIN THE CLUB: Club speaks up for Esperanto

Talking up: Barbara Toreharne and John and Elrae Adams fly the flag for Esperanto. JOHN VAN KLAVERENBEFORE the Tower of Babel, so the...

Seawall writ hits council for $1.3m

JOHN VAN KLAVERENA COMPANY contracted to build an Eastern Beach seawall is suing council for $1.3 million, according to a statement of claim. The claim,...

‘Support lost’ for Bells plan

Concerned: Graeme Stockton at Bells Beach. ERIN PEARSONCONTROVERSIAL plans to redevelop Bells Beach have lost the support of surfing and environmental groups, according...

Scooter crash rate concerns

JOHN VAN KLAVERENELECTRIC mobility scooter accidents have sent 14 riders to Geelong Hospital’s emergency department over the past decade, according to a research survey. But...

Genevieve frocks on despite illness

Frock star: Genevieve Gorman prepares her racks of vintage clothes. MICHELLE HERBISONSOURCING and selling vintage fashion keeps Genevieve Gorman’s life on track. The 23-year-old...

MP takes jet ski concerns to parliament

MICHELLE HERBISONA NEW lobbying drive will ask for designated jet ski areas away from swimmers at St Leonards, a community group has revealed. The push...

Coast ‘trade off’ for precinct land

ERIN PEARSONCOUNCIL has backed a landowner’s bid to intensify Torquay development plans after running short of funds to buy land from him, according to...

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Gender equity awards open for nominations

Organisers of the third Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards have put the call out for nominations following the 2024 launch event in Melbourne last week. Founded...