Tag: News
Plunge driver walks
Alex de VosA 20-year-old Leopold man who seriously injured two passenger when he drove his car off a cliff has walked free from Geelong...
Super land swap
Jessica BentonA NEW supermarket for St Leonards is paving the wayto future retail development in the town, according to a community group.
St Leonards Progress...
Pool dead in water
Alex de VosA $60,000 feasibility study has poured cold water on plans for a Torquay aquatic centre, according to councillor Jim Tutt.
He said Surf...
At the centre of leadership
Andrew MathiesonINSPIRATION for a Torquay 28-year-old to build a worldwide, life-changing organisation came in the form of a rehabilitating Bolivian capuchin monkey struggling to...
Learners’ logs cost P-plates
Alex de VosAn increasing number of learner drivers are failing to secure their P-plate licences because of “incorrect and messy” logbooks, according to Geelong...
Elle inspires dad’s big ride
Andrew MathiesonRIDING a bike the stretch of Tasmania – and back to Geelong – feels like baby steps for charity cyclist Jasper Boyd when...
Battlers’ credit lifeline set to start dealing out money
Andrew MathiesonA series of interest-free loans are “up and running” for struggling low-income earners and battling pensioners in Geelong.
Charities have started referring clients to...
Whale of a season closes with a visitor record
Jessica BentonThe region has finished a record season for southern right wales along the Great Ocean Road, according to a wildlife worker.
Department of Sustainability...
Union boss slams driver penalties
Alex de VosUnions have slammed Geelong Taxi Network’s plan to penalise drivers for misbehaviour under a shake-up of services.
Geelong Trades and Labour Council boss...
Researchers discover hidden war treaures
Jessica BentonA research team has uncovered a treasure trove of war relics spread across the Bellarine Peninsula in an Australian-first study.
Historian Bob Marmion, archaeologist...
Council on Copenhagen: Don’t call it a junket
Jessica BentonANOTHER Geelong councillor is packing his bags for an overseas trip at the expense of ratepayers.
Councillors have voted unanimously to send John Doull...
Frank rises to Remembrance Day challenge
Andrew MathiesonOLD digger Frank Hayes cast a solitary figure on Remembrance Day this week, standing beside the flag pole at Geelong’s Johnstone Park like...
Councillor Crockett sworn in
Phoebe Crockett is officially the new Torquay Ward councillor for the Surf Coast Shire after she was sworn into the role this week. ...
