Tag: News
Police urging Best victims to come forward
ERIN PEARSONPOLICE are calling on unknown victims of convicted Geelong paedophile Robert Charles Best to come forward after he pleaded guilty to a string...
MPs ‘split on mayor’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENLIBERAL MP Andrew Katos has used a seven-year-old speech to split Labor counterparts over plans for a directly elected mayor of Geelong.
Mr...
‘Double rent hike’ for public battlers
JOHN VAN KLAVERENSUCCESSIVE rent hikes tot-alling $70 have floored public housing tenants in Geelong’s northern suburbs, they have told the Independent.
They said Department of...
Digital ‘bypass’ anger
ERIN PEARSONRESIDENTS of two Surf Coast towns might have to pay for free-to-air digital television if broadcasters fail to upgrade a transmitter, according to...
Council pulls GORCC cash
ERIN PEARSONA COUNCIL decision to stop funding Surf Coast’s foreshore management body will force cost cutting, according to its chief executive.
Great Ocean Road...
Shire’s footpaths affair to remember on national television
ERIN PEARSONJAN JUC residents have taken their fight against a special charge scheme for footpaths to national television.
Channel 9’s A Current Affair contacted them...
Surfers ‘defeat’ ramp
KIM WATERSPOINT Lonsdale surfers have triumphed over council plans for a “horrible” access ramp on their back beach, according to a spokesperson.
Point Lonsdale...
State ‘ignores sport demand’
KIM WATERSSTATE Government is ignoring the seat of Bellarine in favour of splashing cash on neighbouring South Barwon, according to MP Lisa Neville. ...
Drysdale ‘first’ to zero in on renewable energy plan
KIM WATERSBELLARINE Peninsula properties would benefit from a plan to run Australia on 100 per cent renewable energy in just nine years, according to...
FINALLY FRIDAY: Bigger Potbelleez
Living large: The Potbelleez will play two gigs in Geelong after touring Australia with Usher.ERIN PEARSONBIG stages are large crowds are the future for...
JOIN THE CLUB: The deep end
Puck luck: Geelong Underwater Hockey Club players in action.JOHN VAN KLAVERENIT SOUNDS like the start of a joke: What do you get when you...
City shoppers ‘going frugal’
JOHN VAN KLAVERENCENTRAL Geelong must ride “the tide of consumer change” toward frugality and convenience, according to a shopping trends expert.
Directional Insights managing director...
Hawks go into break in 3rd spot
A seven goal to two first quarter against the breeze helped Drysdale to a 40-point win against Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on Saturday and...
