Tag: News
Tall storeys stir anger
John Van KlaverenPLANS to allow public housing developments up to four storeys high have alarmed residents in Geelong’s northern suburbs, according to objectors.
They fear...
‘Healthy boost’ for city services
Erin PearsonGEELONG Hospital will increase elective surgery after two new theatres open next month, according to Health Minister Daniel Andrews.
Mr Andrews visited the...
Torquay Caravan Park reopening ‘on track’ for the tourist season
Erin PearsonTORQUAY Caravan Park is set to reopen to the public in time for the tourist season after five months of upgrade work, according...
‘Big-box’ rally plans
Erin PearsonTORQUAY traders will run a rally meeting against plans for a Bunnings store at the entrance to the town, according to Mitre 10...
Corio father, son in Korea medals
Erin PearsonCORIO'S father-and-son duo Phil and Josh Zdybel have celebrated in South Korea after a quadruple medal haul at a World Taekwondo Champion-ships.
Seven-year-old...
New festival for Anglesea
Erin PearsonANGLESEA is set to rock out to its first music festival in October.
Organisers are promising a “new direction” with a combination of music...
Local Legend – Rachael chills out
Andrew MathiesonWHEN stuck on an ice-capped desert for most of a year, adventurer Rachael Robertson stepped forward to literally take the plunge into her...
Geelong now a ‘growth attractor’, says economist
John Van KlavernLEADING Australian economic commentator Robert Gottliebsen has a secret love of the Geelong region – he has a property in Anglesea.
But he...
Double standards
Andrew MathiesonA LABOR MP has accused his election rival of double standards over a glossy brochure printed in Melbourne.
Corangamite’s Darren Cheeseman said Sarah Henderson...
Women lead new ‘wave’ in asbestos
Andrew MathiesonAT LEAST 15 Geelong residents have come forward fearful they have been exposed to deadly asbestos, according to a prominent law firm.
Lawyer Tracy...
State ‘expert’ to advise on climate change
STATE Government has employed a “Climate Communities facilitator” to provide the region with “ex-pert advice”, South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield has announced.
He said Amy...
Funding fears over code confusion
Erin PearsonSPORTS clubs across the region are in the dark on a new State Government code of conduct, according to the chief of Football...
Charges dropped against Cat
Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn and his co-accused after alleging they raped a woman in a car.
Bruhn...
