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Marine gardens a new ‘obstacle’ for resources hunt, fishing
Alex de VosDiscovery of underwater “gardens” and ancient rivers could stop resources exploration and fishing off the Surf Coast, a Deakin University scientist has...
Top cop backs ‘spy’ cameras
Alex de VosTorquay police are using hidden cameras to bust criminals, one of the town’s top cops has revealed.
Police Inspector Bill Mathers praised the...
12 years later, work starts on marina, apartments Rippleside project underway
Jessica BentonWORK has begun on a controversial $67 residential and marina development at Rippleside.
Contractors have started removing asbestos at a former shipyard to make...
Deakin down in national ranking of research work
Peter FaragoDEAKIN University has slipped on an Australian ranking of research performance, a new report has revealed.
Despite a 27 per cent increase in research...
Union threat over rail strain
Andrew MathiesonGEELONG rail workers have resolved to “take whatever action is necessary” on a Melbourne line straining under a surge in passengers.
Rail, Tram and...
Man wins compo claim after 12 sewage floods
Peter FaragoBarwon Water has copped a $6000 fine after a tribunal heard raw sewage had flooded an Anglesea residential property 12 times.
Victorian Civil and...
Running in the 80s
Andrew MathiesonVIVACIOUS 80-year-old Lloyd Morgan doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.
Shying away from a growing reputation built on the back of a...
Jetstar increase rattles residents
Jessica BentonAn increase in noisy Jetstar flights is turning the Bellarine Peninsula into “another Essendon”, according to residents under the flight path.
Clifton Springs’ Phillip...
Ferry bid looks to interstate examples
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON’S proposed ferry could be modelled on similar services in Brisbane and Sydney.
Bellarine Ferry Group secretary John Rae said the organisation would investigate...
Bore could lead to ‘end of bans’
Jessica BentonBarwon Water could remove restrictions after tests found that a borefield near Anglesea could boost the region’s supply 30 per cent, according to...
Gun club saga: Locks threat
Andrew MathiesonCHANGING locks will be a last resort to evict Geelong Gun Club, according to State Government officials.
But the shooters can still gather at...
Democracy dead as council loses control
Alex de VosGeelong’s Mayor has launched a blistering attack on State Government’s takeover of council planning powers.
In an email to Geelong councillors, Mayor...
50 years for Portarlington Ladies Auxiliary
Portarlington Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating half a century of community service and fundraising support for Bellarine Community Health (BCH).
It all began on April 29,...
