Tag: News
Geelong flyer opposes ‘link loss’
Off track: Billy Deikos and Paul Westcott hand a flyer about the interchange issue to Corio train traveller Shannon Herdy at Geelong Railway Station.By...
Region 10% below on study
By Cherie DonnellanTHE NUMBER of Geelong region high school graduates starting bachelor degrees this year is more than 10 per cent below the state...
Barwon Water’s $1.2m liability: Bill for carbon tax ‘to double’
By John Van KlaverenBARWON Water faces carbon tax costs of $1.2 million a year for the next five years, its draft plan reveals.
The total...
Portarlington plan expands
By Michelle HerbisonPLANS for a new petrol station and warehouse development at Portarlington could expand to include offices and a gym, according to the...
Mates take on India for kids
East to west: Matt Natonewski looks forward to his India journey.By Michelle HerbisonTHREE Geelong friends will battle up to 3500km of Indian roads in...
Thieves target 10 caravans in haul
By Cherie DonnellanA BREAK-IN and theft at Newcomb’s Caravans ‘R’ Us last weekend has prompted Geelong Police to appeal for information.
Geelong Detective Senior...
Industry calls for new port ‘at Point Wilson’
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG lost the battle for the car trade but should still fight to win Victoria’s next major port, according to lobby...
Lost in transit: clouds obscure once-in-lifetime sight
By John Van KlaverenGEELONG Showgrounds became the centre of the local astronomical universe for a few hours on Wednesday.
Geelong Astronomy Club set up six...
Secret bay ‘skimmer’ set for summer debut: $35 trip to Melbourne in only 25...
Initial concept: A prototype of the Geelong company’s sea-skimmer, built in China in 2008.By Michelle HerbisonCOMMUTERS and tourists are set to skim over water...
Accountant’s tax fear for battling firms
Tax facts: Brendan O'Connor addresses Wednesday's forum.By Cherie DonnellanTHE CARBON tax will push faltering small local businesses over the edge, a Geelong accounting firm...
Footpaths fracas: Shire in ‘win’ on hearing
By Cherie DonnellanCOUNCIL and residents will resume their fight over proposed charges for Jan Juc footpaths at the state’s planning tribunal next week.
Victorian...
‘Great indoors’ for market day
Indoor sports: Paul Johnson, Brian Mason and Max Trewin with market wares.By Michelle HerbisonAN OCEAN Grove indoor market will run throughout winter following a...
New nets a reality for Suns
Surf Coast Suns Cricket Club will be able to prepare for games properly thanks to new cricket nets at Torquay’s Banyul Warri Fields.
The club...
