Tag: News
Blind Bert in ‘mill marvel’
Blind ambition: Bert Biesot with his replica windmill. JOHN VAN KLAVERENAT 85, TAKING on a man-size restoration job is no meant feat.
But for Belmont’s...
‘Review’ set for BW cost
MICHELLE HERBISONCONSULTANTS will review Barwon Water for “cost savings”, according to new chairman Michael King.
He said accounting and advisory firm BDO would run an...
Timely ‘diversion’ for youths
Diversion: Time for Youth coordinator David Jefferson, youth worker Lauren Martella and Leading Senior Constable Robbie Noggler. ERIN PEARSONA NEW Geelong-based diversion program...
Shipping bid sunk
JOHN VAN KLAVERENSTATE Government has “abandoned” its proposal to relocate car shipping to Port of Geelong, according to shadow ports minister Tim Pallas.
Mr Pallas...
Icon ‘shortlist’ begins with a taste of entries
Submitter: Gary Corbett DESign concept: Viewing platform over convention centre on waterfront.ORGANISERS have provided a “sneak peek” of entries to a competition...
FoI: ambulance waits now longer
MICHELLE HERBISONWAITS for Geelong ambulances increased 12 minutes last year, according to figures released under Freedom of Information.
The Ambulance Victoria figures showed waiting...
Farrell: Andy ‘out to get me’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENBESIEGED Geelong councillor Jan Farrell has accused colleague Andy Richards of an orchestrated campaign against her.
But Cr Richards has hit back, saying...
Robbery, assaults rise in police stats
ERIN PEARSONROBBERIES and assaults have surged in Geelong amid calls for more police, according to new statistics.
The Victoria Police figures showed crimes against “a...
Pako sizzles in 30th festa
Hot in the city: Parade participants march down Pakington St. See more of Tommy Ritchie’s Pako Festa pics by searching ID number 77819...
Stop trashing our Bells, shire urged
Shocked: Maurice Cole and Richard Bennett express dismay at controversial bus parking upgrades in Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve. ...
Park plans to end ferry ‘nightmare’
Out of site: Borough of Queenscliffe planning and infrastructure general manager Phil Josipovic on the site earmarked for additional car parking. MICHELLE HERBISONQUEENSCLIFF'S ferry...
Deakin reviewing central city move
JOHN VAN KLAVERENA STUDENT-led recovery of central Geelong is partially on hold as Deakin University reconsiders its campus relocation strategy.
The university confirmed the second...
Recognition for tireless volunteers
Two locals have been honoured at the 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House in Melbourne last Wednesday.
Steve Bently and Geoffrey...
