Tag: News
Life’s tough on the street, says James
Alex de VosJames Janev was 15 when he found himself living on the streets of Geelong.
Years of couch surfing, house hopping and extended stays...
Spring bid ‘bubbling’
Jessica BentonAuthorities should reopen “bubbling” mineral springs at Clifton Springs, according to a foreshore committee member.
Clifton Springs foreshore sub-committee’s Bernard Filbay called for the...
Quit stalling on bans, says body
Alex de VosQuit Victoria has urged Surf Coast authorities to speed up their work on introducing the state’s first beach smoking bans.
Quit Victoria’s Fiona...
Fluoride activists target MP to promote city ‘mass rally’
Anti-fluoridation activists protested outside the Belmont office of MP Michael Crutchfield yesterday to promote a mass rally later this month.
The activists carried their “Barwon...
Police ‘working days off’ to cover shortfall
Jessica BentonSTAFF shortages in Geelong are forcing officers to work days off and draining resources from the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, according to...
State, Barwon Health hit back on lists Ted’s figures ‘fudged’
Jessica BentonSTATE Government and Barwon Health have accused the opposition of fudging waiting list figures for Geelong Hospital.
A spokesperson for Health Minister Daniel Andrews...
Mayor praised for ‘separating disruptive councillors’
Alex de VosSurf Coast’s mayor has separated two councillors after “constant disruptive behaviour” at council meetings, according to colleagues.
Councillor Ron Humphrey “applauded” Mayor Dean...
A league of his own
Andrew MathiesonSIX-year-old Connor Fopiani’s pathway to football stardom promises to be easier than that of his father.
The Highton boy learns most of his...
Push for developers to secure ‘entitlements’ Summit boosts water pressure
Developers would have to secure water entitlements before building new residential estates under a proposal from a Geelong version of this month’s 2020 Summit...
Summit of jargon
Peter FaragoDELEGATES to Geelong’s 2020 Summit have sent a massive list of ideas to Canberra ahead of the Labor Government’s own Australia 2020 Summit.
But...
Bike lane bid falls
Alex de VosTorquay cyclists have slammed Vicroads for rejecting an application to build a bike path on a busy road.
Torquay Life Activities Club’s Klaus...
Wind to 110km/h batters region during ‘rare’ storm
Alex de VosWind reaching 110km/h left a trail of havoc across the region on Wednesday.
Geelong State Emergency Service and Country Fire Authority reported hundreds...
Community views needed on neighbourhood house upgrade
Members of the public have the chance to help shape the City’s newest community centre.
The City of Greater Geelong has called on the Geelong...
