Tag: News
Stan rides high again
Alex de VosA mystery benefactor has given an 87-year-old Lara pensioner back his freedom after reading in last Friday’s Independent how a thief had...
Mall outpost for cops crack down on thugs
A police “hub” will give officers a front-line battle station to fight violent crime in Geelong’s mall.
Federal Member for Corio Richard Marles announced funding...
Spy eyes on beach ‘perverts’
Alex de VosHidden cameras will spy on a controversial nude beach to help weed out “sexual predators”, according to a Surf Coast community group.
Surf...
Graffiti sanction to offset new laws
Andrew MathiesonCITY Hall will sanction graffiti on selected public buildings to offset new laws increasing police search and seize powers against alleged vandals.
Police can...
Chartwell bosses turn on each other in talks
The bosses of collapsed Geelong investment company Chartwell Enterprises have turned on each other in media interviews.
Both Graeme Hoy and Ian Rae emerged from...
The Wright stuff
Andrew MathiesonDIANE Wright’s vision is nothing new – it’s been precisely 100 years in the making.
Call it coincidence or fate but the founder of...
Bid to ban glass
Alex de VosTorquay could soon have Victoria’s first glass-free beaches, according to a Surf Coast Shire councillor.
Ron Humphrey said council would investigate a ban...
Anglers set for an early present
Alex de VosTorquay could have a new boat ramp before Christmas, according to Great Ocean Road Coast Committee.
The foreshore manager has called for tenders...
Drysdale banks on community
Jessica BentonDRYSDALE residents are digging deep to establish a Bendigo Community Bank.
Project steering committee chairman Chris Reymers said the community had so far pledged...
Ferry moves closer
Jessica BentonPORTARLINGTON’S hopes of establishing a ferry to Melbourne have moved a step closer with Parks Victoria allocating space for the service at...
Fury over by-election snub as party jostles for council seat Liberal lashings
Alex de VosLiberal party in-fighting has erupted in by-election campaigning for a seat on Geelong’s council.
Party members have attacked Ron Nelson for preferencing candidates...
Drugs, conflict ‘push 200 kids onto streets’
Alex de VosHundreds of Geelong youths are sleeping in the streets or in temporary accommodation according to a youth homelessness report.
The National Youth Commission...
Honouring Geelong’s Vietnam Veterans
Hundreds of people came together in Geelong to honour and remember the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam Veterans...
