Tag: News
Fine appeals plunge 40 per cent
Andrew MathiesonAPPEALS against parking fines have dropped about 40 per cent in the past two years, according to Geelong council’s latest figures.
The reduction in...
Push to create affordable homes at expensive Lorne
Surf Coast Shire has vowed to press ahead with plans to create affordable housing in one of the region’s most-expensive towns.
A report to council...
You’re looked down upon becasue you’re in public housing Tenants set to lose their...
Alex de VosResidents of a public housing block in East Geelong face death threats, police visits, abuse and destruction almost daily as fellow tenants...
$1.2m track option for council
Andrew MathiesonGeelong councillors should consider spending $1.2 million to help dirt-bike riders buy their McAdam Park track, according to a City Hall report.
Council remains...
City under siege over its sandwich sackings
Alex de VosHundreds of protesters have stormed a council meeting in Geelong to support two workers sacked for accepting a free steak sandwich each.
City...
Agents: house sales booming
Alex de VosBooming sales figures suggest a healthy housing market in Geelong despite recent falls in median house prices, according to real estate agents.
A...
Shopping centre gives red card to mall rats
Andrew MathiesonA Geelong shopping centre is targeting the city’s “mall rats” for anti-social behaviour.
Westfield Geelong security guards are handing out warning cards to youths...
Stressed Torquay residents taking the philosophical approach to life
Andrew MathiesonSTRESSED out workers and housewives are turning to “practical philosophy” in the sanctuary of Torquay’s cafes.
Sitting over a coffee or sipping a wine...
Footy in the frame
A VAN crawls down a dirt road around the boundary of Elderslie Reserve, skidding to a halt on centre-wing.
Out roll some clunky old...
City fines haul down
Andrew MathiesonGeelong’s council recorded a shortfall in fines revenue last financial year after staff caught fewer residents breaking by-laws.
City Hall reaped more than...
Turtle concept inspires Teesdale parade to creek
Teesdale will host a lantern parade this weekend to mark the culmination of a two-year project to develop a unique community meeting place.
The town,...
Borough branded for tourism image
New “branding” will help businesses in the region’s smallest municipality attract visitors, according to tourism bodies.
Bellarine Tourism has announced it will launch the “exciting”...
Deakin Uni to backpay staff
Deakin University is starting to repay hundreds of staff members who were underpaid approximately $3 million over the course of eight years.
The...
