Tag: News
Storage study for water plan
Barwon Water is set to look underground for storing future drinking supplies.
A spokesman said yesterday that the authority would begin a study into the...
Property figures: We’re hot to invest
Andrew MathiesonGeelong and the Surf Coast are among the hottest places to buy property in regional Australia, according to a national research real estate...
First a Banksia award, now the United Nations
Alex de VosTorquay’s Larissa Brown has been awarded one of Australia’s highest environmental honours.
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced Ms Brown as the...
The lord of the rings
Andrew MathiesonTHE echoes of a cheering, sometimes bloody-thirsty crowd at Festival Hall still ring in Tony Saltalamacchia’s battered 55-year-old ears.
They are sounds the sounds...
200 jobs still available at TAC nears completion
Jessica BentonABOUT 200 jobs are still up for grabs as the Transport Accident Commission prepares to move into its new Geelong office building, according...
More parents ‘ignore speed rule at schools’
Alex de VosGeelong motorists were increasingly thumbing their noses at special speed limits outside schools despite intense media campaigns warning them to slow down,...
Early Ling return earns top doc nod
Andrew MathiesonLEADING sports doctor Dr Peter Larkins yesterday backed the attempt of Geelong’s Cameron Ling to return to AFL football next week from a...
Dispute ‘holding up’ supply of 1500 blocks
Jessica BentonDisputes with land owners have put the brakes on release of 1500 housing allotments at Clifton Springs’ Jetty Road, according to a ward...
Aquifer plan ‘wastesful’ MP in attack on water boss
A federal MP has attacked the boss of Barwon Water for revealing his authority could use a new groundwater supply to remove watering restrictions....
Sea change goes reverse in region
Andrew MathiesonSurf Coast residents are moving to Geelong in a reversal of the sea change phenomenon, according to new government statistics.
But the Department...
Bridge over its troubled waters as centre complete
Westfield unveiled the final stage of its $200 million shopping centre redevelopment in central Geelong yesterday.
Shoppers rushed to the centre to inspect new tenants...
More beach for Dell
Jessica BentonCLIFTON SPRINGS’ Dell Beach will come back to life in a project to restore the popular strip of foreshore, according to authorities.
State Government’s...
Putting workplaces under surveillance
A Bellarine MP is calling for stronger protections on workplace surveillance as technology advances and job environments shift towards remote working.
Legislative...
