Tag: News
Geelong ‘worst’ for car vandals
Andrew MathiesonGeelong is number-one in Victoria for car vandalism, according to RACV statistics.
An RACV investigation found that the city led the state with...
Union generates plan for saving engine jobs
Andrew MathiesonGAS-fired power from Geelong-made car engines could save the jobs of Ford workers under a radical union plan.
Car manufacturing unions are scrambling to...
Truckers feel pinch as region’s petrol prices hit $1.60
Alex de VosGeelong transport companies were feeling the squeeze harder than most as fuel prices reached all-time highs in the region yesterday.
Petrol stations across...
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...
Supporting Palliative Care Week
Bellarine Community Health (BCH), as part of Palliative Care Week, wanted to challenge the community to begin a conversation about death, to think about...
