Precinct cost ‘up’
ERIN PEARSONTHE cost of Torquay’s “community and civic precinct” has increased $6 million on initial estimates, according to Surf Coast Shire statements.
The shire said...
‘Pizza threat’ shocks boy, 14
ERIN PEARSONA MAN armed with a knife has robbed a boy of a slice of pizza and a soft drink in a bizarre incident...
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...
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Friends of the Bluff celebrates 30 years
Friends of the Bluff (FoB) is celebrating 30 years of environmental management and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.
FoB is an environmental group that...
