Tag: News
‘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...
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...
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...
